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By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State government has shut down the popular Saint Mary Catholic Church, Oke-Padre, Ibadan, for violating "severe environmental laws." The government said the action arose from the church's dilapidated toilet facilities that caused air pollution and sewage overflow in the area. The development was contained in a statement issued by the State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, on Thursday,May 29. In it, the State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Mr. Seun Ashamu, was quoted as saying that the situation contravened the state environmental regulations and required "urgent intervention" to prevent potential health hazards. Ashamu…

Fellow Nigerians, as we mark the second anniversary of our administration, I salute your resilience and undaunting spirit. Two years ago, you entrusted me with the sacred responsibility to lead our nation at a time of historic challenges. Together, we have faced these headwinds with courage and determination. The economic and general situation of the country I inherited required that we redirect the country’s affairs with a bold and new vision. I immediately implemented two necessary policies to stop our country from further drifting into the precipice. It was apparent that if the federal government and the other two tiers…

*File Containing List Of Beneficiaries Allegedly Submitted To President's Office Tension and rage have gripped the Federal Civil Service over ongoing secret moves to grant tenure extension to some handpicked top civil servants who are due for retirement. The bid has unsettled many other senior civil servants as well as lower ranked ones who feel a sense of betrayal. Reports said the names of at least three benefiting very senior civil servants have been forwarded to the Presidency for approval to extend their tenure beyond retirement age. Among them is a Permanent Secretary. A particular wing of the Presidency,headed by…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan The newly-installed Jagun Olubadan of Ibadanland and member of the House of Representatives, representing Egbeda/Ona-Ara federal constituency of Oyo State, Hon. Akin Alabi, has hailed President Bola Tinubu’s "bold and strategic leadership," describing this as a well-structured blueprint for national prosperity. In a statement released to the media by his media aide, Hameed Mustapha, to commemorate the second year of President Tinubu’s administration. Rep Alabi emphasised the importance of patience and unity, urging Nigerians to support the President "as he builds a new economic foundation for future generations." Rep Alabi, who is Chairman, Reps Committee on…

By John Ekah, Gusau Good tidings came for the Muslim faithful in Zamfara State, North-West Nigeria, as former governor and Senator representing Zamfara West Senatorial District, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, has donated 80 trucks of assorted fertilisers to them for wet season farming. The senator further donated 30 trucks of 50Kg bags of rice for distribution ahead of Eid-el-Kabir festivity. These were contained in a statement by the Chairman, Publicity and Media Committee for Senator Yari Political Organization, Hon. Ibrahim Mohammad. Speaking shortly after a meeting in Gusau, the state capital, Chairman of the state distribution committee, Dr. Lawal M. Liman,…

By Ademola Adegoke, Abuja; Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu; Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan; Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna; Sam Tyav, Makurdi Praises and promises rained on Nigeria's children on the occasion of the 2025 Children's Day, which was celebrated yesterday, President Bola Tinubu leading prominent Nigerians with words of encouragement to the nation's future leaders. In a statement posted on his official X, Tinubu said: "You are the pride and future of our great nation. I join you to celebrate the 2025 National Children’s Day with immense pride and profound joy. “On this special day, let me reaffirm our commitment to nurturing and protecting you…

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has slammed N900 million in damages against former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai and five others on charges of violations of multiple fundamental human rights and arbitrary imprisonment of Adara elders of Southern Kaduna, Kaduna State, North-Central Nigeria, during his tenure as Governor. El-Rufai served eight years of two four-year terms each as governor, from 2015-2023. The landmark judgment was delivered on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, by Justice Hauwa’u Buhari. Mr. Awemi Dio Maisamari and eight other Southern Kaduna elders, plaintiffs/applicants in the matter, were victims of…

The camp of those who want to see the back of President Bola Tinubu off the nation's top seat in 2027, increased by one: Abubakar Malami, former President Muhammadu Buhari's Justice Minister/Attorney General of the Federation (AGF). Malami, who was Minister/AGF for eight years (2015-23), is unhappy that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders endorsed President Tinubu for a second term amid biting hardship, hunger and increasing insecurity buffeting the land. He rebuked them for such attitude. Malami took the position during a meeting of the National Political Consultative Group (North), held in Abuja, weekend. The meeting formed part…

Terrorists fighting under the flag of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) suffered serious human and material losses in the early hours of today following an attack on a military formation in New Marte, Borno State. They, however, managed to evacuate at least 15 corpses of their colleagues after the failed midnight assault. According to renowned counter-insurgency expert and security analyst in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, in a post on his X account on Tuesday, May 27, reliable sources disclosed to him that the terrorists, riding on about 20 motorcycles, launched a coordinated attack on troops in New…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacchaeus Adedeji, is not growing grey hairs over becoming governor of Oyo State. He is focused on his present assignment, his aide, Dare Adekanmbi, has said. Speaking on a popular radio programme in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, Adekanmbi explained that: “When Zacch Adedeji was in government (under the late Abiola Ajimobi), he never saw himself as being in government of a political party. "He thought of being in government for the people of Oyo State; if anybody went to see him, he threw his doors open. “You go…