Ilorin, July 7, 2025 — In a decisive move to bolster local governance and enhance grassroots development, the Executive Chairman of Ilorin South Local Government Council, Hon. Nuhu Majeed Podo, has unveiled the list of newly appointed Executive Council Members. The appointments, which took effect from Monday, July 7, 2025, are aimed at promoting inclusive
July 7, 2025 In a move aimed at cushioning the impact of rising transport costs, the Kaduna State Government has officially rolled out a free transportation scheme for civil servants and students across the state. Beginning today, July 7, eligible individuals with valid identification cards can board designated state-run buses at no cost. Announcing the
July 7, 2025 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a major drug trafficking attempt involving cocaine ingeniously concealed within lipstick containers and property title documents. The illicit substances were being shipped to Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom through courier and airport channels. According to a statement by the NDLEA, the drugs
Ibadanland is poised for a new chapter in its rich traditional history as former Oyo State Governor, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, prepares to ascend the revered throne as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. Sources within the Olubadan-in-Council confirmed that all customary rites and due consultations have been concluded in line with the ancient chieftaincy succession
The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, has reiterated the need for inclusive national growth and sustained attention to rural development in her message to commemorate World Rural Development Day. In her address, the First Lady emphasized that rural communities form the backbone of Nigeria’s socio-economic structure
July 7, 2025 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially discredited a fraudulent list currently circulating on social media, which claims to contain names of shortlisted candidates for a purported Computer-Based Test (CBT) in an ongoing recruitment exercise. In a statement issued on Monday, the NCS described the document as fake and misleading, warning the
July 7, 2025 The Federal Government is set to embark on the rehabilitation of the ageing Carter Bridge in Lagos, following structural concerns raised by engineers. The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, disclosed this during an inspection tour of the facility on Monday, July 7, 2025. Accompanied by a team of ministry engineers and
July 7, 2025 A senior officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Dr. Oluwafemi Adeyemi Badiru, has initiated criminal proceedings against the Service, its top leadership, and other unnamed individuals, accusing them of conspiracy, obstruction, and deliberate perversion of the course of justice. The legal action, filed before a competent court, outlines serious allegations that
July 7, 2025 | Ibadan, Oyo State The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has passed on at the age of 89, marking the end of an era for the ancient city of Ibadan and the traditional institution in Oyo State. Though official confirmation from the Oyo State Government and the Olubadan-in-Council is still being
July 7, 2025 — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for an urgent overhaul of the global governance architecture, as well as the financial and healthcare systems, to better reflect the needs and aspirations of low-income and emerging economies—particularly those in Africa. Speaking at the ongoing 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the
