Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has expressed joy and happiness over the approval granted University of Ilesa by the National University Commission (NUC) to run 32 courses for the 2023/2024 academic session. This was contained in a release issued by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed on Monday and made available to…
The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has commended Governor Ademola Adeleke for the spirited effort put in place for accelerated approval of the National Universities Commission for the newly established University of Ilesa. The PDP in a statement signed by it’s chairman, Hon Sunday Bisi also congratulated the University of Ilesa Community…
General Brice Oligui Nguema, who led a coup last week that toppled Gabon’s 55-year-old dynasty, took the oath of office as interim president on Monday, promising to hold “free… (and) transparent elections” after an unspecified period. Oligui, head of the elite Republican Guard, led officers in a coup on Wednesday against President Ali Bongo Ondimba,…
The rising costs of living and operations are limiting access to education and beyond the reach of many parents. While many are already considering the option of enrolling their wards in public schools, others will be adding to the out-of-school group, Iyabo Lawal writes. As private school operators increase fees for primary and secondary students…
The 16th edition of the biggest award ceremony that celebrates Afrobeats and African culture took place on Sunday at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta. The show, tagged ‘Celebrating African Renaissance,’ saw A-list artistes from the continent of Africa converge to celebrate the creativity of Pan-African talent and the event honors the best…
Ese Brume, yesterday, became the first Nigerian field athlete to qualify for the final of the Diamond League, which is athletics’ premier one-day series, by jumping 6.71m at the 12th of the 14 leg league’s meetings in Xiamen, China. The long jumper’s leap was enough to ensure a third place finish behind reigning world indoor…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has assured Nigerians that the naira will soon become stronger. Pastor Adeboye said those glorious days when the naira was stronger than the dollar would return. He spoke during RCCG’s monthly Thanksgiving service on Sunday, themed ‘Uncommon Miracles.’ Recalling the halcyon days…
Big Brother Naija All Stars housemates, Seyi, Ike, Lucy and Prince have been evicted from the reality show. Their eviction makes it nine housemates to be evicted from the ongoing show. Lucy and Ike were the first two housemates to be evicted from the show on Sunday with many not surprised at the eviction of…
President Bola Tinubu is expected to leave Abuja on Monday to attend the G-20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, India. President Tinubu is attending the Summit on the special invitation of Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. A statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale explained that…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of Prince Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye as the new Soun-elect of Ogbomosoland. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola said in a statement on Saturday that the announcement followed the long-drawn processes specified under the law. “His Excellency congratulates the new Soun-elect on his…
