Ijaiye SAPZ Groundbreaking: A Model of Subnational Vision and Global Partnership
On Saturday, 2 August 2025, the quiet community of Ijaiye in Akinyele Local Government Area witnessed a transformative milestone in Oyo State’s economic journey. The event marked the groundbreaking of…
BREAKING: Nigeria’s D’Tigress Win Fifth Straight Women’s Afrobasket Title
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have been crowned champions of the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket after defeating Mali in the final. The Rena Wakama-led side clinched the title on Sunday…
VIDEO: Makinde Explores Royal Entertainment Boat Cruise in Ibadan
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, visits the Royal Entertainment Boat Cruise at Eleyele Lake in Ibadan, showcasing his administration’s commitment to promoting tourism and economic development in the state. During…
Only virgins deserve bride price, says ex-presidential aide Reno Omokri
Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has declared that only virgins should be considered brides, arguing that any money demanded for a non-virgin under the guise of bride price amounts to…
Ijaiye: Vice President, AfDB president commend Makinde’s agribusiness policy(photos)
By Rahman Taofeeq, Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina and the governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi…
CAF Sacks Referee After Morocco Protests Nigeria’s Victory
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reportedly dismissed its Director of Refereeing, Désiré Noumandiez Doué, in the wake of bitter fallout from the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON)…
Fatal lullaby: Scary tales of Nigerian mothers soothing babies with alcoholic drinks
Children, barely able to walk, are being introduced to alcohol by the very hands meant to protect them. Across parts of Nigeria, the age of first contact with intoxicants is…
I used Plan B to beat Morocco – Super Falcons coach
Super Falcons coach, Justin Madugu, has revealed how switching tactics midway into the game helped his team overcome hosts Morocco in the final of the African Women’s Nations Cup. Speaking…
JUST IN: Makinde appoints new aides
Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has appointed Mr Ademola Aderinto as the Senior Special Assistant on Public Works, while he also appointed Mr Lamidi Kazeem Ajibola as his Special Assistant…
BREAKING: Dino Melaye resigns from PDP, cites party’s ‘lack of potency’
By Abdulsalam Adigun, Former Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, citing the party’s inability to provide credible leadership and deliver good governance…