The South West Guild of Online Publishers (SWEGOP) has urged the newly inaugurated management of the South West Development Commission (SWDC) to swiftly initiate visionary and transformative programmes that emphasise quality execution and timely delivery. In a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Bisi Oladele, and Public Relations Officer, Remi Oladoye, the guild congratulated the commission’s leadership team and encouraged them to focus on projects that will accelerate economic and infrastructural development across the South West region. SWEGOP particularly advised the commission to work closely with the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission, noting that such collaboration would ensure…
Author: Bolanle Akinwalere
As part of activities marking his first anniversary in office, the Executive Chairman of Olorunsogo Local Government, Hon. Olayanju, has lined up a series of events aimed at showcasing completed projects, empowering residents, and reinforcing community engagement. The three-day celebration is scheduled to kick off on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, with a special thanksgiving prayer at the local government secretariat by 10 a.m. The event will serve as a moment of reflection and gratitude for what the chairman described as a productive year of service to the people of Olorunsogo. Later the same day, a friendly football match will be…
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned what it described as deliberate efforts by traditional leaders in Oke Agbe, Akoko, Ondo State, to obstruct justice in the aftermath of a brutal attack on Muslim women and children by masqueraders. The group is calling for the immediate arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators. In a strongly worded statement released following the June 12, 2025, incident, MURIC alleged that some masqueraders invaded the mosque and residence of Imam Muhammed Hussain Jegede Taqweem, assaulting his wives and children in what it described as a targeted religious attack. “Traditionalists are trying to frustrate police…
The Presidency has debunked recent claims made by former Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, alleging that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu supported the annulment of the historic June 12, 1993, presidential election. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency described Lamido’s comments as false, revisionist, and misrepresented historical facts. Lamido had, during a live television appearance, claimed that President Tinubu only gained prominence after the formation of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) and accused Tinubu’s late mother, Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji, of mobilising market women in support of the…
The National Opposition Coalition Group has formally submitted an application to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) seeking the registration of a new political party, the All Democratic Alliance, ADA. The coalition, led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, filed the application dated June 19. INEC acknowledged receipt of the request on Friday, signalling a significant move by the opposition bloc to establish a new political platform. The proposed formation of ADA is also backed by other prominent political figures, including former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi and Umar Ardo, convener of the…
A major realignment is taking shape in Nigeria’s political landscape as a former All Progressives Congress (APC) support group, led by Ismaila Abu Ishaq, has announced its defection and rebranding as the Coalition for Project Rescue Nigeria 2027, with its full backing now behind former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Ishaq, who previously served as a member of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, disclosed the group’s new direction after a strategic meeting with Atiku at his Abuja residence. Speaking to journalists on Thursday, he described the decision as a response to what he termed “the failures of APC leadership,” stressing that…
In a fresh move to strengthen the education sector, Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has constituted a new board for the Oyo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), reaffirming his administration’s commitment to quality education and efficient service delivery. The appointments were confirmed in an official communication signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi. Leading the newly constituted board is Mrs. Olubukola Oladipo, who has been appointed as Chairperson. Other members of the board include: Governor Makinde congratulated the appointees and urged them to view their new roles as an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the…
Panic gripped the Cocoa House area in Ibadan on Monday when an unidentified middle-aged man jumped from one of the upper floors of the 26-storey building and survived. The incident, which drew a large crowd of traders and passersby, occurred suddenly and left many in shock. Eyewitnesses said the man hit a roof near the building’s security post before landing heavily on the ground, sustaining multiple injuries. “It was just like a film when I saw the man coming from the top floor of the Cocoa House building,” said one witness, Adetoro Oke. “One cannot just imagine that someone can…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has activated the portal for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Change of Course and Institution process, enabling candidates to revise their initial selections. This development offers an opportunity for UTME candidates to adjust their first-choice institutions or courses through the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) portal, particularly after completing their registration or upon receiving their results. However, candidates should note that the change process is not entirely online. It requires a physical visit to an accredited CBT centre, where biometric verification via fingerprint capture must be completed to authenticate the…
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has reappointed Alhaji Aderibigbe Kamoru Abiodun as chairman of the Oyo State Civil Service Commission, reaffirming his trust in the leadership that has steered the commission in recent years. Also reappointed are Alhaji Kolajo Isiaq Adewale and Mr. Olutoyin Adedeji Akanmu as full-time members, while Chief Ogunjimi Solomon Oluwole returns as a part-time member. In addition, Pastor Taiwo Oluwagbemiro A. and Mr. Oladimeji Oladapo have been appointed as new part-time members of the commission. The appointments, which take immediate effect, were confirmed in a letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba…