The 24 schoolgirls abducted by bandits from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, have been rescued, bringing relief to families and renewed attention to school security in the region. The announcement was made on Tuesday evening by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy. According to him, the President praised the security agencies for their efforts in securing the girls’ freedom and urged them to intensify operations to rescue other students still held by armed groups. Expressing relief, President Tinubu said, “I am relieved that all the 24…
Author: Aderogba Dauda
The busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway was thrown into chaos early Thursday morning after a horrific multiple-truck collision on the Kara Bridge claimed at least eight lives and left hundreds of motorists stranded in a gridlock that extended several kilometres into Lagos. The fatal crash, which occurred around 6:29 a.m. on the outbound section of the expressway, involved no fewer than six articulated vehicles. Witnesses said one of the trucks, a 14-tyre vehicle, collided with a container-laden lorry, igniting a fierce fire that quickly spread across the bridge. Another truck, reportedly conveying cartons of biscuits, spilled its entire load onto the highway,…
A suit has been filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking an order to bar former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election. The plaintiff, through the suit, urged the court to issue a perpetual injunction restraining Jonathan from presenting himself to any political party in Nigeria for nomination as its presidential candidate. The court was also asked to restrain the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from accepting or publishing Jonathan’s name as a candidate for the 2027 presidential election or any other subsequent election. The former president was listed as the first defendant in the…
By Dauda Aderogba Saki, an historic community in Oyo State, will throw its doors open to the world today as the nine-day yearly Beere Festival begins. Beere Festival (Odun Oko) is more than just a cultural celebration. It is a living heritage, a tourism piece, a commercial showcase, and a symbol of unity and discipline that dates back centuries. The festival is the living history of Saki’s cultural identity. It is named after the traditional thatching grass called Beere, a symbolic ritual rooted in the ancient architecture and governance system of Saki.The festival originated from the pragmatic leadership of past…
Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade has been officially approved as the new Alaafin of Oyo by Governor Seyi Makinde, marking a significant moment in the history of the ancient Oyo Kingdom. Dotun Oyelade, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, confirmed the development in a statement, noting that Prince Owoade’s selection followed extensive consultations and traditional divinations by the Oyomesi, the Kingmakers of Oyo. The Governor’s endorsement affirms the Oyomesi’s recommendation, concluding the process to fill the throne left vacant since the passing of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, on April 22, 2022. Hon. Ademola Ojo, the Commissioner for…
The Chief Magistrate’s Court in Iyaganku, Ibadan, on Tuesday, ordered the remand of three individuals, including Naomi Silekunola, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, over their alleged involvement in a tragic stampede during a Christmas funfair at Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan. The incident, which occurred last week, resulted in the deaths of 35 children and injuries to six others. Also remanded were Oriyomi Hamzat, CEO of Agidigbo FM, and Abdullahi Fasasi, Principal of Islamic High School. Presided over by Chief Magistrate Olabisi Ogunkanmi, the court issued the remand order after the suspects were arraigned amidst tight security.…
Like every lover of Yoruba traditional music, language, and culture, I have recently been inundated with requests to lend a voice to the newest raging fire in the Fuji music genre. Since the passage of Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Balogun, popularly known as Ayinde Barrister or Agbajelola Barusati, there have been longstanding tiffs on whom of the trio of Ayinde Omogbolahan Anifowose, KWAM 1; self-named King Saheed Osupa (K.S.O.) and Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, was the “King.” These musicians’ recent quest for supremacy is not new. From time immemorial, supremacy battles have been part and parcel of Yoruba music. Now tempered by…
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Vice President Kashim Shettima on the occasion of his 58th birthday. This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Monday in Ibadan. Senator Alli commended Shettima’s unwavering dedication to the nation’s progress and the pivotal role he continues to play in the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Alli lauded the Vice President for his exemplary leadership, which he described as a blend of wisdom, foresight, and a deep commitment to the well-being of Nigerians. He noted that Shettima’s contributions, both as a…