EFCC Freezes Osun Government Account 10 Days to Election
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has placed an Osun State Government account domiciled with First Bank on “Post No Debit” restriction. The move comes days...
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Controversial Musician Saint Janet Dies After Brief Illness
Nigerian musician Iyun Janet Oluwatoyosi Ajilore, widely known as Saint Janet or Mama Yabis, has died after a brief illness. The juju and highlife singer, noted for her...
Peller and Jarvis Tie the Knot in Star-Studded Lagos Wedding
Popular TikTok creators Habeeb Hamzat (Peller) and Amadou Elizabeth Aminata (Jarvis) held their white wedding in Lagos on 1 August 2026. The star-studded ceremony...
Ilya Du Healtheco Ilesha Coronation Holds Today as Obaemu Oluwapamilerin Bows Out
Today, 1 August 2026, the Ilya Du Healtheco Ilesha chapter of the Supremost Kegite Club International will hold a Night Jara coronation at 9060 Hotel. Outgoing Chief AB...
Adeleke Aide Faults Oyebamiji for Skipping Peace Accord
The spokesman for Governor Adeleke’s campaign council has faulted APC governorship candidate Bola Oyebamiji for failing to personally attend the National Peace...
Oloyede Hands Over as Aina Becomes New JAMB Registrar
Professor Is-haq Oloyede on Friday formally handed over to Professor Segun Aina as Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, ending a decade of...
Dangote Dollar Petrol Pricing: What It Means for Nigerians
Dangote Refinery has switched to pricing petrol, diesel and aviation fuel in US dollars. An economic analyst explains the move as risk management, while warning that...
Adeleke Commissions Ilesa Road, Pledges Health Tech Upgrade to Polytechnic
Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke on Thursday commissioned a dualised road in Ilesa and held a campaign rally. The Owa Obokun of Ijeshaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup,...
Tyla Lagos Concert Sparks Xenophobia Boycott Debate
South African Grammy winner Tyla’s planned Lagos concert on 22 December has ignited a fierce debate. Some Nigerians demand a boycott over recurring xenophobic attacks on...
INEC Extends Osun PVC Collection, Claims Full Poll Readiness
INEC has extended Permanent Voter Card collection in Osun State to 31 July after just 62 per cent of newly registered voters collected their cards. Chairman Joash...