Japa, agbero, eba, 17 other Nigerian words added to Oxford Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary has expanded its lexicon with 20 Nigerian words and expressions in its latest update. The newly added entries include popular terms like “japa,” “agbero,” “eba,” “419,”…
Re: Olaniyan and the 2027 Guber Race ||By Abubakre Ajao
The Yoruba have a saying, which seeks to warn against deceit or sycophancy, as the case may be. They tell a sycophant or whoever he or she is deceiving; “iro…
Makinde commiserates with Okere of Saki over wife’s death
By Sulaimon Sheriff Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has expressed condolences to the Okere of Sakiland, Oba Khalid Olabisi, over the death of one of his wives, Olori Waliyat Abimbola.…
BREAKING: Okere Of Saki Loses Wife
The Okere of Sakiland HRM Ọba Khalid Oyeniyi Olabisi has lost his wife, Queen Waliyat Abimbola. Queen Abimbola, second wife of Oba Khalid died few hours ago in a private…
BREAKING: Stampede: Court to hear Oriyomi, Naomi, principal’s bail application Jan 13
Oyo High Court will decide on bail applications filed by ex- Queen Naomi Silekunola, Alhaji Oriyomi Hazmat and Fasasi Abdulahi on Monday, 13th January, 2025. The court commenced the hearing…
SHOCKING: Three crushed to death as container falls on tricycle in Ogbomoso
Tragedy struck in the Takie area of Ogbomoso, Oyo State, on Tuesday when a container-laden truck lost control and fell on a commercial tricycle, leaving three people feared dead. The…
BREAKING: Bauchi Governor Sacks 5 Commissioners
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has sacked five commissioners in a cabinet reshuffle to enhance governance and ensure optimal service delivery. This is contained in a statement by his…
INTERPOL summons Ibadan broadcaster over criminal defamation, cyber-stalking
Peter Olasupo, a popular Ibadan-based broadcaster, has been summoned by the International Criminal Police Organization to appear at its office over allegations of criminal defamation and cyber-stalking. According to a…
EFCC dismisses 27 officers over alleged fraudulent activities
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has dismissed 27 officials over alleged fraudulent activities and misconduct. In a statement on Monday, Dele Oyewale, EFCC spokesperson, said the…
At annual interfaith thanksgiving service, Makinde promises to review pensioners’ wages
By Sulaimon Sheriff Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has promised to review pensioners’ wages and gratuities, clear the backlog of arrears and revisit the Contributory Pension Scheme in the state.…