Author: Bolanle Akinwalere

Former Vice President of Nigeria and founding member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has formally resigned his membership from the party, citing irreconcilable differences and a shift from the party’s original vision. In a resignation letter dated July 14, 2025, and addressed to the PDP leadership, Atiku expressed his deep gratitude for the opportunities he had during his time in the party, including serving as Nigeria’s Vice President from 1999 to 2007 and twice emerging as the party’s presidential candidate. “It is indeed heartbreaking for me to make this decision,” Atiku wrote. “However, I find it necessary…

The Ibadan Discourse Group (IDG), a body of distinguished Nigerians from the South West, has congratulated renowned journalist and writer, Dr. Lasisi Olagunju, on his recent election as a Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL). Dr. Olagunju, Editor of Nigerian Tribune on Saturday and a respected columnist, is a prominent member of the IDG. In a press statement issued by the group’s Coordinator, Mr. Clement Ige, and signed by its Media Coordinator, Dapo Falade, the IDG hailed Dr. Olagunju as “a source of pride to the Tribune stable and journalism in general,” describing him as “one of the…

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has passed away at the age of 81. He died at 5:01 p.m. on Saturday in a hospital in London, United Kingdom. A statement confirming his death was issued by his former media aide, Garba Shehu, on behalf of the family. The brief announcement reads: “INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHIRRAJIUUN.The family of the former president has announced the passing of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London.May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin.” Buhari, who was born on December 17, 1942, first came to national prominence as a…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced 150 as the official minimum cut-off mark for admission into Nigerian universities for the 2025/2026 academic session. The decision was reached and made public during the 2025 JAMB Policy Meeting on Admissions, held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, on Tuesday. In addition to the university benchmark, the board also fixed 140 as the minimum cut-off for colleges of nursing sciences, while polytechnics and colleges of education will accept candidates with a minimum of 100. JAMB stated on its official X (formerly Twitter) account: “The minimum admissible scores…

In a decisive move aimed at standardizing entry requirements into Nigeria’s higher education system, the Federal Government has officially declared 16 years as the minimum age for admission into all tertiary institutions across the country. The directive was issued by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, during the opening session of the 2025 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Policy Meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday. Dr. Alausa described the new policy as binding on all institutions and emphasized that no candidate below the age of 16 should be offered admission. He maintained that the regulation is “mandatory and…

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved a fresh round of appointments into key positions in the state’s public service, including the dissolution of the board of the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) and the naming of new officials in strategic roles. As part of the changes, Honourable Taiwo Lekan Salami has been appointed as the new Chairman of 3SC, following the dissolution of the club’s existing board. The move is seen as part of the governor’s efforts to reposition the club for better performance and professionalism. In another major shake-up, Governor Makinde appointed Honourable Adeyinka Kazim Adeniyi, popularly known…

Ibadanland has been thrown into mourning as the Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin I, has passed on, just two days after celebrating his 90th birthday. The revered monarch, who ascended the throne as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland in July 2024, died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, after a brief but impactful reign lasting exactly one year. Oba Olakulehin was born on July 5, 1935, and was presented with the staff of office by Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on July 12, 2024. His enthronement was widely celebrated as a symbol of stability…

Students of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, on Tuesday staged a protest against the Oyo State Government’s decision to rename the institution, causing widespread disruption along the busy Sango–Eleyele Road in the state capital. The protest, which began early in the day, saw students block the main gates of the institution and barricade adjoining roads, leaving hundreds of commuters and staff stranded. The demonstration brought traffic to a standstill, making movement difficult for residents, travelers, and workers in the area. Governor Seyi Makinde had recently announced plans to rename The Polytechnic, Ibadan to Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, Ibadan in honour of the late…

In a sudden and unexpected development, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has officially tendered his resignation, with immediate effect. Ganduje, who served as Governor of Kano State from 2015 to 2023, cited health concerns as the primary reason for stepping down from the party’s top leadership role. In his resignation statement, he emphasized the need to focus on his personal well-being and attend to medical matters that require his full attention. The move comes just months ahead of the APC’s scheduled national convention in December 2025. Until then, the party’s National Vice…

In a historic gesture of recognition, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has announced the renaming of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, in honour of the late former governor of the old Oyo State, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo. The institution will now be known as Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic. The announcement was made on Thursday during an interdenominational commendation service held at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan, in honour of the late elder statesman. Governor Makinde described Dr. Olunloyo as an “academic colossus, technocrat, and visionary leader” whose foundational contributions to the institution and the state continue to inspire future generations. Olunloyo, who served…