Author: Vincent Osuwo

President Bola Tinubu has arrived at the historic Mapo Hall in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, to attend the coronation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The week-long celebration of the new monarch’s ascension culminates with the president’s arrival, which was greeted with a thunderous reception by a sizable gathering of dignitaries and residents. Tinubu and other dignitaries’ attendance highlights the event’s significance on a national level as Ibadan commemorates the survival of its cherished monarchical institution. Ladoja, a former senator and governor of Oyo state, was chosen to be the 44th Olubadan after Oba…

President Bola Tinubu on Friday departed Abuja for Ibadan, Oyo State, to attend the coronation of Rashidi Ladoja, the new Olubadan. According to the Nigerian News Agency, the presidential plane departed from Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Tinubu will attend the ceremonial installation ceremony at the historic Mapo Hall in Ibadan alongside other dignitaries. His and other dignitaries’ attendance highlights the event’s significance on a national level as Ibadan commemorates the survival of its cherished monarchical institution. Ladoja, a former senator and governor of Oyo state, was chosen to be the 44th Olubadan after Oba Owolabi Olakulehin passed away on…

The Bauchi State Government has commenced the production of exercise books and chalk for onward distribution to schools across the state in a bid to boost academic excellence. Dr. Muhammed Rimin-Zayam, the Commissioner for Education, made the announcement on Friday during an inspection of the production site at the Education Resource Center in Bauchi. Rimin-Zayam stated that the program, launched with the cooperation of Governor Bala Mohammed, sought to reduce reliance on foreign contractors while also ensuring the availability of high-quality learning materials. “You can see that exercise books are being locally made in Bauchi State under the supervision of…

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has alleged that Nigerian workers at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals were dismissed shortly after joining the union, accusing management of intimidation and violation of constitutional rights. In a statement signed by branch chairman Abdulfatai Muhammed and branch secretary Eseoghene Choice on Friday, PENGASSAN said these events unfolded within 24 hours of the staff unionizing. PENGASSAN mentioned that following the formation of the Caretaker Committee of the Branch Executive Council and the submission of the first batch of unionized members’ list to management on September 25, 2025, management…

US President Donald Trump has said he will not allow Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to annex the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The US president told White House reporters ahead of Netanyahu’s speech to the UN General Assembly on Friday, “I will not allow Israel to seize the West Bank… It will not happen.” Trump, who will visit Netanyahu on Monday, also stated that a cease-fire agreement over the Gaza conflict was “pretty close.” Israel is under increasing international pressure to end the conflict and occupation of the West Bank, as a number of Western countries publicly recognize an independent Palestinian…

A former Governor of Oyo State, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has officially been crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. He received his crown in the Ose Meji Temple in Ibadan’s South-East Local Government Area. The monarch, who previously got the traditional Akoko leaf at the Labosinde Compound in Oja’ba, Ibadan, is set to be formally presented with the staff and instrument of office by Governor Seyi Makinde in the ancient Mapo Hall. It was gathered that Makinde cut short his annual leave on Thursday to personally attend his coronation. It should be noted that Ladoja became Olubadan-designate upon the death of…

The US has promised to block any move to exclude Israel from the 2026 World Cup, which it will co-host with Mexico and Canada. A UN commission has stated that Israel committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, prompting UN experts and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to demand athletic sanctions. A US State Department spokeswoman told BBC Sport, “We will absolutely work to completely stop any attempt to ban Israel’s national soccer team from the World Cup.” UEFA, which oversees World Cup qualifying matches, may convene next week to determine whether to sanction Israel. One senior insider stated, “Our understanding…

A statewide blackout was averted on Thursday when electricity workers called off their strike after nearly 10 hours following the Federal Government’s intervention in the labor dispute raging at the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN. The truce was reached at an emergency meeting in Abuja called by the Minister of Power, who was represented by senior ministry officials, and attended by officials from the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, TCN management, the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), and the Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies (SSAEAC). The walkout, which was…

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) announced that a Delta Airlines flight from Lagos to Atlanta had to make an emergency detour to Accra, Ghana, after a fire broke out in the aircraft’s oven. The incident occurred on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, aboard Flight DL055, which had departed from Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos and was en route to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. According to NCAA spokesperson Michael Achinugu, the fire was swiftly extinguished and caused no harm to passengers or staff. However, the unexpected stop in Accra delayed the flight schedule because the crew surpassed their authorized duty…

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has disclosed that governors of the South East are in discussions with the Federal Government over the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. Otti, who spoke during his monthly media interaction with journalists on Thursday, revealed that the region’s governors were making efforts behind the scenes to secure Kanu’s freedom. Responding to questions on the IPOB leader’s fate, Otti said, “The information and assurances are not for public consumption. As his governor, I am in the forefront of ensuring that he comes back. The South East governors are…