A Palestinian TV channel affiliated with a militant group said five of its journalists were killed Thursday in an Israeli strike on their vehicle in Gaza, with Israel’s military saying it had targeted a “terrorist cell”. A missile hit the journalists’ broadcast truck as it was parked in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza,…
Mrs. Funmilayo Ogunseyi, the mother of Naomi Silekunola, a former wife of the Ooni of Ife, has called on President Bola Tinubu and well-meaning Nigerians to intervene in her daughter’s legal troubles. Silekunola is among three individuals taken before the Iyaganku Magistrate Court in Ibadan in connection with a tragic funfair stampede that resulted in…
The king reflected on conflicts across the world in a year which also marked the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. King Charles III thanked “selfless doctors and nurses” for supporting the royal family in his Christmas address, marking the end of a year during which he and Princess Catherine have battled cancer. Speaking in…
₦170 million has been earmarked for the renovation and upgrading of malnutrition treatment and referral centres. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has pledged ₦670 million to combat malnutrition and enhance maternal and child health services across the state. This was announced during the official flag-off of the second Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health…
On Christmas Day, while many Nigerians gather with loved ones to celebrate the holiday, others dedicate their time and effort to ensuring essential services run smoothly and emergencies are handled effectively. Healthcare workers, security personnel, and firefighters are among the selfless individuals who sacrifice their holidays to maintain the nation’s safety and well-being. Their tireless…
The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (Oyo branch), on Tuesday, announced the indefinite postponement of its plan to inaugurate a Sharia court in Oyo town. The postponement followed widespread outcry against the planned Sharia Court inauguration earlier scheduled for January 11, 2025. In a broadcast on Tuesday, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, acknowledged the…
As Nigerians celebrate Christmas, traders across various markets in Nigeria are lamenting poor patronage amid skyrocketing food prices, a sharp contrast to the festive sales experienced in previous years. In Lagos, Abuja, Osun, Rivers, Edo, Kano, Kaduna, and Sokoto, among other states, traders decried the high cost of food items and ever-increasing food inflation on…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has felicitated with Christians in Osun State and beyond on the occasion of this year’s Christmas celebration, urging them to follow Jesus Christ’s example of compassion and tolerance. Governor Adeleke who described the birth of Jesus Christ as a defining moment for mankind, said the festive…
By Engr. Shakbab Ademola Adekunle’s opinion piece attempts to paint a distorted picture of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration while conveniently ignoring the transformative progress Osun State has experienced under his leadership. It is crucial to set the record straight and highlight the glaring contrast between the 12 years of APC’s maladministration and the unparalleled strides…
The Timi of Ede Land, Oba Muniru Adesola Lawal Laminisa 1 today hosted the traditional ruler of Ido Osun, Oba Olayinka Oyetunde Ishola Jokotola 11, Ilufemiloye 1 in his palace with both monarchs pledging for peace, unity and development of their communities and Osun state as at large. The visit was witnessed by top chiefs…
