- Perspectives
Saraki’s bloody legacy in Offa robbery and do or die politics – Green in memories of all in Kwara, by Bashir Adigun
The attention of Kwara State Government has once again been drawn to yet another uncouth, unintelligent, and desperate statement by the tattered opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), through its spokesman, Olusegun Adewara. In his usual role as the defender and image-launderer of his embattled master, Bukola Saraki, Adewara shamelessly attempted to trivialize the blood-soaked tragedy of the 2018…
Read More » - Perspectives
EXPLAINER: The misconceptions around Tinubu’s income tax reforms, by Michael Chibuzo
As the countdown to the January, 2026 effective take off of two landmark Tax Reform laws gathers steam, wrong narratives and misconceptions about aspects of the new tax laws have also been on the increase. While some of the misconceptions are borne out of innocent ignorance, others are mostly from a place of political mischievousness. In this Explainer I will…
Read More » - Politics
Two political appointees resign from Oyebanji’s cabinet in Ekiti
By Boye Oyeyemi – Two political appointees in Ekiti State have resigned from their positions in Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s administration. The officials are Mr. Shina Olawale Ogunleye, a member of the Ekiti State Microfinance and Enterprise Development Agency, and Mr. Oguntosin Akin Raymond, a member of the Ekiti State Multipurpose Credit Agency. Their resignation letters, dated October 1 and October…
Read More » - Crime & City Diary
NAFDAC destroys ₦15bn worth of fake, expired drugs in Ibadan
By Adejayan Gbenga – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed fake, expired, and banned drugs and products worth ₦15 billion in Ibadan, Oyo State. Speaking during the exercise on Thursday, NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, said the destruction was aimed at safeguarding public health and ensuring that only safe and effective products remain…
Read More » - Lifestyle & Hot Gists
Lagos to host world’s largest Jazz Orchestra in October
By Tosin Brown – The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, a 28-piece ensemble regarded as the biggest jazz orchestra in the world, will perform in Lagos State in what has been tagged a historic night of music. Legendary trumpeter and nine-time GRAMMY Award winner Wynton Marsalis will lead the ensemble to headline Runway Jazz ’25 – Timeless Return. The event…
Read More » - Perspectives
Owerri : In the heartland of the South East, President Tinubu strengthens bonds, reassures a nation, by Sunday Dare
It was about development. It was about good governance. It was about progressive politics. But more deeply, it was about recognition, respect, and renewal — a heartfelt connection between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and a region with a proud history and boundless potential. In Owerri, the capital of Imo State — right in the cultural and political heart of the…
Read More » - Politics
Kwara govt accuses PDP of trivialising 2018 Offa robbery, defends AbdulRazaq’s record
The Kwara State Government has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of attempting to downplay the tragic 2018 Offa bank robbery while seeking to whitewash what it described as the “bloody legacy” of the party’s 16-year rule in the state. In a statement issued on Friday, Bashir Adigun, Special Adviser on Media to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, faulted comments by PDP…
Read More » - Lifestyle & Hot Gists
Kunle Afolayan, Oyo govt partner to train young filmmakers in 10-day residency
By Tosin Brown – Kunle Afolayan’s KAP Film & Television Academy has unveiled a 10-day intensive Filmmaking Residency Programme, scheduled to run from October 6 to 15, 2025. The residency will be hosted at the KAP Film Village & Resort in Igbojaye, Oyo State, the location of the Netflix blockbuster Aníkúlápó. Themed “Emerging Stories,” the programme is designed to equip…
Read More » - Politics
Atiku urges urgent electoral reforms as EU delegation visits Nigeria
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concern over the slow pace of electoral reforms in Nigeria, two years after the 2023 general elections, warning that credible elections remain the only safeguard for democracy and national unity. Atiku made the remarks on Thursday after receiving a high-powered delegation from the European Union (EU), led by Barry Andrews, a member of…
Read More » - Sports
Flying Eagles’ coach hails players’ fighting spirit, eyes qualification ticket
Head Coach of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, Aliyu Zubairu, has expressed confidence in his team’s chances of qualifying for the knockout stage of the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, following their hard-fought 3-2 victory over Saudi Arabia on Friday. Speaking after the match, Zubairu commended his players’ fighting spirit, noting that their determination was the key to securing the…
Read More »
Follow our WhatsApp Channel