Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced a restriction on commercial motorcycle operations, popularly known as okada, between 10:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. across the state as part of renewed efforts to strengthen security and curb criminal activities. The governor disclosed the directive on Friday while addressing residents on the state’s security situation, particularly the…
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled that the National Assembly’s controversial N110 billion vehicle procurement and allowance scheme was unlawful, describing the expenditure as a violation of procurement regulations, constitutional principles, and public trust. In a landmark judgment, Justice Yellim Bogoro held that the spending of N40 billion on 465 vehicles for federal…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has announced plans to construct a modern FIFA-standard stadium in Aba, with a proposed seating capacity of about 35,000, in what is expected to become one of the state’s most ambitious sports infrastructure projects in recent years. The proposed facility is designed to meet international football requirements, positioning Aba as…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has assured former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, that every effort is being made to secure the safe release of his abducted sister and her twin sons. The governor gave the assurance on Friday during a visit to Adelabu, where he expressed sympathy and solidarity with the family following…
The Federal Government has officially commenced the construction of a 20-megawatt mini-grid power project in Egume, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, in a move aimed at expanding access to electricity and driving economic development across the region. The groundbreaking ceremony was performed by the Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu, who described the…
Spain has secured the top position in a major international ranking recognizing the countries with the world’s most handsome men, further strengthening its reputation as one of the globe’s most admired destinations for beauty, culture, and lifestyle. According to data compiled by World Population Review, Spain outperformed several other countries in a global attractiveness assessment…
Football fans planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup will have to leave their vuvuzelas at home after FIFA officially prohibited the iconic plastic horns from all tournament venues across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The decision is part of FIFA’s updated stadium code of conduct, which outlines a range of items and…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has unveiled a new facility dedicated to the production of nuclear bomb fuel, signaling a significant step in the country’s efforts to strengthen and expand its nuclear weapons program. During a visit to the facility on Thursday, Kim emphasized the need for what he described as an “exponential” increase…
A fresh and troubling dimension has emerged in the ongoing abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, with reports indicating that the kidnappers have introduced both financial and ideological demands as conditions for the victims’ release. According to information attributed to the leadership of the Oyo State House of…
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a man identified as Ifechukwu Dennis over his alleged role in creating and circulating an AI-generated voice recording falsely attributed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The arrest was announced on Thursday by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, who disclosed that operatives from the Inspector-General of Police’s special investigative team tracked…
