As part of activities lined up for the coronation of former governor of Oyo State, Sen. Rashidi Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, religious leaders and residents of Ibadan and its environs gathered yesterday to offer prayers for the monarch, who turns 81 today. The event, held at Ibadan House, Oke Aremo, was attended […]

FOCI lauds Wike’s patronage Nigerian contractors, under the aegis of the Federation of Construction Industry (FOCI), have urged the Federal Government to lay out a proper transition plan that will enable them to switch from asphalt to concrete road construction across the country. The federation hailed Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike for recognising

Maiduguri, the Borno State capital was thrown into grief and outrage yesterday following the discovery of three young children’s bodies, including two belonging to a prominent political supporter of Governor Babagana Zulum, Zannah Jaridama Bornoye. The discovery comes days after Bornoye posted a viral video and social media attacking alleged “cabals and hypocrites” around the

•Enforcement to start October 2 Ahead of the October 2 nationwide enforcement of tinted glass permits, Lagos State Commissioner of Police Olohundare Jimoh has warned officers not to see it as an avenue for extortion. Jimoh told police personnel to avoid harassing motorists, warning that anyone caught would face disciplinary procedures, as provided for by

Firm offers N5m prize for girls in Innov8 STEM competition Nigeria’s biggest corporate supporter of culture, Globacom, will sponsor next month’s Ofala Festival in Onitsha, Anambra State, the firm announced yesterday. The annual Ofala festival is a customary obligation performed by the Obi of Onitsha. This year’s edition to be celebrated by His Royal Majesty,

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has thrown its presidential ticket open to all members keen on flying its flag in the 2027 general election. The party, which also formally abandoned its initial moves to register the African Democratic Alliance (ADA), explained that the ‘no automatic ticket’ decision was aimed at strengthening internal democracy and avoiding

Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba sociopolitical organisation, with technical support from Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission, has announced a two-day citizen-government engagement summit scheduled for October 9 and 10 in Akure, Ondo State capital. The summit, with the theme: ‘Strengthening Democracy through Dialogue: Assessing Progress, Charting the Future’, will bring together over 800 regional stakeholders