The Federal Government has explained its decision to appoint Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, as an ambassador for proper airport security protocols. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, in a statement on Wednesday, said the move aligns with global practice where repentant offenders are engaged to educate others against misconduct. He described the role as voluntary and similar to community service. “For further clarification, it is common practice all over the world that a repentant offender is made to preach publicly against the exact conduct from which he has repented. It is akin…
Author: Bolanle Akinwalere
It was a day of celebration for Comrade Adeogun Ayobami and his team as they emerged victorious in the keenly contested Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) elections. Out of the 13 positions up for grabs, Adeogun’s team clinched 11, securing a sweeping majority and reaffirming their strong grassroots support among members of the union. The NULGE Integrity Group (NIG), led by Comrade Salaudeen Ibrahim Olaiya, won two positions, putting up a spirited fight despite the outcome. The election, which was held in a peaceful and orderly atmosphere, drew attention from stakeholders across the local government workforce, with many…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has advised all candidates who participated in the 2025 school-based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to revisit its official result portal within the next 24 hours and recheck their results. The directive was issued on Thursday in a statement signed by the Council’s spokesperson, Mrs. Moyosola Adesina, amid mounting concerns over the accuracy of the recently released results. According to the statement, the call for a recheck follows the discovery of technical issues during a post-release internal review by the Council. These glitches affected the integrity of the results initially published on…
Nigeria’s media landscape has lost one of its most illustrious pioneers, Dr. Doyinsola Abiola, who passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the age of 82. A trailblazing journalist and former Managing Director of the now-defunct National Concord newspapers, Dr. Abiola was widely celebrated as the first Nigerian woman to serve as editor-in-chief of a national daily. Born Doyinsola Aboaba, she began her academic journey at the University of Ibadan, where she earned a degree in English and Drama in 1969. Soon after, she joined the Daily Sketch newspaper, where she quickly gained prominence through her column, Tiro, which…
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the reconstruction of a critical 23-kilometre road linking Okaka to Igbojaye and the Kunle Afolayan Productions (KAP) Film Village located in Komu, all in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of the state. The approval, announced on Tuesday during the Hijrah 1447 luncheon organised by the state government at the Presidential Lodge, Secretariat, Ibadan, fulfills a promise the governor made during the commissioning of the KAP Film Village in April 2025. At the time, he had committed to enhancing rural infrastructure and boosting culture and tourism across Oyo State. Speaking at the event, Governor Makinde…
The ancient city of Ibadan came alive on Monday as Comrade Salaudeen Ibrahim Olaiya, a top contender for the presidency of the Oyo State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), brought his statewide campaign to a resounding close at the iconic Mapo Hall. The event, which marked the grand finale of the NULGE Integrity Group (NIG) campaign, drew a massive crowd of union members, supporters, and key stakeholders from all zones across the state. Hosted within the Ibadan South East Local Government Area, the occasion also served as the Ibadan Zone’s official rally in support of…
The Olubadan-In-Council has formally nominated Oba Rashidi Ladoja, a former Governor of Oyo State, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. This decision was made during a closed-door meeting held on Monday at the Olubadan Palace, Oke-Aremo, in the Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State. Although Oba Ladoja was absent from the meeting, the session was presided over by the Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, who confirmed the council’s unanimous resolution. “All members of the Olubadan-In-Council have signed and endorsed Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the next Olubadan of Ibadanland,” Oba Ajibola stated. He added that the council’s…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially announced the release of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for school candidates. The announcement was made on Monday, August 4, 2025, via WAEC’s official handle on X (formerly Twitter). The Council expressed satisfaction in notifying all candidates who sat for the 2025 WASSCE that their results are now available online. Candidates who participated in the examination can now check their results by visiting the official WAEC result portal at http://waecdirect.org. WAEC also advised students to ensure they have their result-checking PIN and examination numbers ready, as both…
The Oke-Ogun Indigenous Youths Solidarity Forum has made a passionate appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, to zone the 2027 Oyo State governorship ticket to the Oke-Ogun region. The group, under the leadership of its National President, Comrade Dr. Ojedokun Jonathan, cited a history of political marginalization and underrepresentation as core reasons behind the demand. In a detailed memorandum addressed to the President and the Governor, the youth forum outlined 15 compelling reasons why Oke-Ogun deserves the opportunity to produce the next governor of the state. Key Points from the Youths’ Submission: The…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred the national honour of the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) on all 24 players of the Super Falcons, in recognition of their outstanding performance and contribution to Nigerian football. The honours were bestowed during a presidential reception held in Abuja on Monday to celebrate the victorious team. The event attracted top government officials, sports administrators, and stakeholders in Nigerian football. In addition to the national awards, President Tinubu announced a generous reward package for the team. Each player is to receive a cash reward of $100,000 and a three-bedroom apartment. Members…