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Sagamu–Ijebu Ode Gridlock Worsens as Slow Road Works Frustrate Motorists
Four months after the Federal Government flagged off the long-awaited reconstruction of the Sagamu–Ijebu Ode Expressway, motorists and…
Nigerian Passport Fees Double as NIS Announces Major Review from September 1
The cost of obtaining a Nigerian passport will rise sharply from September 1, 2025, following an official announcement…
OYRTMA Bans Officers from Wearing Mufti During Operations
The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) has issued a directive mandating its officers to wear officially…
Oyo Govt Warns New JPs Against Interfering in Criminal Cases
The Oyo State Government has urged Justices of the Peace (JPs) to remain fair and impartial in handling…
ASUU Holds Congresses as FG Meets Over 2009 Agreement
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will today begin congresses across its branches to determine its next…
Minneapolis School Shooting Investigated as Anti-Catholic Hate Crime, FBI Says
The FBI is investigating a deadly shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis as an anti-Catholic hate crime…
Fake News Merchants, Election Propaganda and Scams: ICIR Journalist Nurudeen Akewushola Dissects Disinformation on “Voices of Freedom”
Fake news is not just a nuisance; it is a weapon. It misleads the public, divides communities, destabilises…
Oyo Govt Urges Private Companies To Prioritize Staff Welfare
The Oyo state government has urged private company owners to prioritize their employees' welfare, emphasizing that a healthy…
Prof. Akin Oyebode Cup 2025: Abiara Insists on Due Diligence as Online Registration Progresses
As preparations for the Prof. Akin Oyebode Cup 2025 intensify, Pelumi Abiara, Head of Operations, has stressed the…
Southwest, Edo States Brace for Flood and Cholera Threats as Oyo, UNICEF Launch Emergency Preparedness Workshop
The Oyo State Ministry of Information and Orientation, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), on…
South Korea Bans Smartphones in Classrooms to Curb Student Addiction
South Korea has approved a new law banning the use of mobile phones and smart devices during school…
Makinde to Begin One-Month Leave, Deputy Lawal to Serve as Acting Governor
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, will commence a one-month leave on Friday, August 29, 2025, with his deputy,…
Abuja–Kaduna Passenger Train Derails, Sparks Panic
A passenger train travelling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed on Tuesday morning, sending several carriages off the tracks…
Air Peace Set to Launch Direct Lagos–São Paulo Flights as Nigeria, Brazil Deepen Ties
One of Nigeria’s flag carrier, Air Peace, is set to begin direct flight operations from Lagos to São…
APC’s Bashiru Warns Against AI Dependence in Universities
The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Bashiru, has expressed concern over the increasing…
