Hundreds of articulated vehicles, including trailers and fuel tankers, have been stranded for about 48 hours along the Ifaki-Oye-Ilupeju axis of Ekiti State following the collapse of a section of the federal road at Ikupeju-Ekiti. The road failure has caused a massive traffic gridlock, disrupting the movement of goods into and out of the state…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Gombe State University (GSU) branch, has suspended its planned indefinite strike following commitments by the Gombe State Government and university management to address outstanding welfare issues. The decision was reached during a congress meeting held on Friday, August 21, 2026, at the ASUU Secretariat on…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has ordered the arrest of George Buchi Nwabueze following the discovery of another fake agency operating within the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF). The President also ordered the immediate suspension of three permanent secretaries — M.S. Danjuma, Nadungu Gagare and Richard P. Pheelangwah…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to mark Eid ul Mawlid, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of…
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is spreading at an “exponential” rate, with more than 2,500 deaths recorded in the past three months, according to the United Nations’ senior Ebola coordinator. Julien Harneis said Friday that half of the reported deaths occurred within the last 20 days, describing the outbreak as…
All North Central For Asiwaju 2027, a fast growing support group for the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has vowed to work assiduously to actualize the President’s victory in next year’s general election. The group disclosed this during the inauguration of its state coordinators by the convener, Chief Ewie Aimienwauu. The state coordinators inaugurated…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called for collaboration between the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and fellows of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) to explore solutions to waste management challenges in the state. Sanwo-Olu made the call on Wednesday during a mentorship session with the academy’s third cohort, the Class…
By Ayomide Otitoju Campaigning for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections officially began on Wednesday, five months before the polls, with the economy, cost of living and insecurity expected to dominate political debates. Africa’s most populous country continues to face economic challenges and persistent violence from armed groups, while President Bola Tinubu’s divided opposition could strengthen his…
By Ayomide Otitoju Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has received his Certificate of Return following his victory in the August 15, 2026 governorship election. Adeleke received the certificate at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Osogbo on Wednesday. The governor danced in celebration as supporters of the Accord Party and other well-wishers cheered…
