FG Completes South Africa Evacuation, Brings Home Final Batch of 308 Nigerians
The Federal Government has concluded the evacuation of stranded Nigerians from South Africa following the arrival of the final batch of 308 returnees, bringing an end to the emergency airlift operation coordinated through the Nigerian Mission in Pretoria and relevant government agencies. The last group of evacuees landed in Nigeria after being airlifted from South…
France Were the Favourites. Spain Were the Better Team. Why the World Cup Semi-final Ended the Way It Did
For days leading up to the first semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the conversation across television studios, newspaper columns and football forums sounded almost unanimous. France were expected to reach another World Cup final. The reasoning appeared straightforward. Didier Deschamps possessed arguably the tournament’s most balanced squad. Kylian Mbappé remained one of the…
FG Suspends Proposed Review of WAEC, NECO Registration Fees
The Federal Government has suspended the proposed review of registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). The Federal Ministry of Education said that the letter conveying the proposed fee adjustment, dated 18 June 2026, has been withdrawn to allow…
Oriire Abduction: Ikoyi Vanguard Hails Tinubu, Makinde, Security Agencies for Safe Rescue of Pupils, Teachers
Ikoyi Land under Ikoyi Land Vanguard for Development has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the president, Bola Tinubu and the executive governor of Oyo state, Engineer Seyi Makinde and all security agencies, local vigilantes for their unrelenting efforts at ensuring successful rescue of the Oriire kidnapped children and teachers of Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota,…
STOP THE PHOTO OPS: SEYI MAKINDE DID NOT RESCUE THE ORIRE ABDUCTEES | By Elder David Oluokun
Today , Governor Seyi Makinde rushed to odogbo Military Barracks Ojoo Hospital to visit the rescued victims of the Orire kidnapping. While we are glad the victims are receiving medical attention and are safe, the people of Oyo State must know the truth: this rescue had nothing to do with Governor Makinde. WHERE WAS GOVERNOR…
BREAKING: Relief as Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers Regain Freedom After 56 Days in Captivity
After enduring nearly two months in captivity, the pupils and teachers abducted during coordinated attacks on three public schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have finally regained their freedom, bringing an end to one of the state’s most disturbing school kidnapping incidents in recent years. The development was confirmed on Friday by…
Coalition of Christian Stakeholders Demands Christian Deputy Governor in Niger for 2027
A coalition of Christian leaders and stakeholders in Niger State has called on Governor Mohammed Umar Bago and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to ensure that a Christian is chosen as the party’s deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 general election. The group, operating under the aegis of the Concerned Christian Stakeholders…
INEC Extends Continuous Voter Registration by Two Weeks, Introduces Online Self-Service Registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a two-week extension of the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise following a review of the exercise and consultations with State Offices, political parties, civil society organisations and other stakeholders. The CVR, which commenced on 18 August 2025 and was initially scheduled to end on 10…
Oyo FOMWAN Begins Week-long 40th Anniversary Celebration on Monday
The Oyo State chapter of the Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN) has unveiled a comprehensive seven-day programme of activities to commemorate its 40th anniversary, with events designed to promote faith, youth development, humanitarian service, environmental sustainability and community engagement across the state. The anniversary celebration, scheduled to hold from July 6 to…
Tinubu Jokes About ‘Akara’ Backlash, Playfully Calls First Lady ‘Iya Alakara’
ABUJA – President Bola Tinubu on Thursday drew laughter at the Presidential Press Corps Dinner after jokingly referring to First Lady Oluremi Tinubu as “Iya Alakara” (Mother of Akara Seller), a playful remark widely seen as a response to the recent public debate sparked by her comments encouraging women to embrace small-scale businesses. The President…
