By Tunji Olaopa “Chief Afe Babalola did not abandon Nigeria. On the contrary, he has left his imprimatur on several dimensions of the Nigerian space. He has blazed a trail through many Nigerian landscapes; and these are trails that are too definitive and enduring to be glossed over as mere achievements. Afe Babalola’s stature as […]
By Erewunmi Peace The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that it recorded over two million registered members within the first week of its ongoing nationwide digital membership registration exercise, with party leaders projecting that the figure could rise to nine million within two weeks. The APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, disclosed this while […]
By Erewunmi Peace Reports have emerged claiming that United States military airstrikes carried out in north-western Nigeria killed at least 155 fighters linked to the Lakurawa militant group. According to the reports, the strikes targeted suspected Lakurawa camps in parts of Sokoto State, as part of counter-terrorism operations aimed at weakening armed groups operating in […]
By Erewunmi Peace Residents of several farming communities in Kano and Katsina States have raised alarm over the activities of armed bandits who have reportedly imposed a ₦50,000 levy on farmers before they are allowed to cultivate or harvest their crops. According to reports, the bandits operate mainly in areas close to forest zones linking […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has spent ₦43 billion on the rehabilitation of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has revealed. Speaking during a media briefing, Umahi explained that the funds were used to carry out extensive repairs across the bridge, including rebuilding and repainting concrete sections, […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Badagry Kingdom in Lagos State is in mourning following the death of His Majesty De Wheno Aholu Menu‑Toyi I, the Akran of Badagry, who passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the age of 89. Oba Menu‑Toyi I, one of the longest-serving traditional rulers in Lagos, reigned for nearly 49 years, leaving a legacy […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development in partnership with the Department of State Services (DSS) has intercepted seven trucks suspected of illegally transporting lithium ore in the South-West region of Nigeria. According to officials, the operation followed credible intelligence reports that a convoy of trucks was mobilised to move illegally mined lithium […]
By Erewunmi Peace The family of Chief (Mrs) Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo, wife of the late Chief Victor Olabisi Onabanjo, the first civilian governor of Ogun State, has announced her death at the age of 100. She passed away on Monday, January 11, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of family love, faith, and community service. Her […]
In this segment, the provosts oversee the Colleges of Postgraduate Studies and Pharmacy.
Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, commemorates the anniversary of its academic commencement on January 4, 2010, every first week of January. This marks the opening session of the 2026 anniversary.
By Erewunmi Peace Victims of the January 2024 Bodija explosion in Ibadan have demanded the full disbursement of the N30 billion federal intervention fund, citing delays and unequal compensation as major concerns. Community representatives and victims told reporters that the relief fund, meant for reconstruction and compensation, has yet to reach many affected households, leaving […]
By Erewunmi Peace A tense moment unfolded at a state interfaith event in Oyo on January 12, 2026, when Oba Rashidi Ladoja, former Oyo State Governor and Olubadan of Ibadanland, appeared to snub Alaafin Abimbola Owoade I by declining a handshake in public. The incident drew attention from attendees and sparked reactions on social media. […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Afe Babalola University Multi-System Hospital (ABUAD Hospital),Ado-Ekiti, has started the New Year on a high note with the receipt of an Award of Excellence in recognition of its outstanding healthcare services. The award, presented by Progress 100.5 FM, Ado-Ekiti, is part of activities marking the media organisation’s anniversary celebration. It honours […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has clarified that investigations involving former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), began before his assumption of office. Olukoyede made this known while responding to allegations that the probe against Malami was politically motivated or […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its planned nationwide strike following intervention by the Federal Government. The association announced the decision after holding an emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Saturday, January 11, 2026. The strike was earlier scheduled to commence on Monday, January 12, 2026, over unresolved […]
By Erewunmi Peace Properties worth millions of naira were destroyed following a fire outbreak that engulfed a lounge and a nearby residential building in Ibadan, Oyo State. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of the day, affected a lounge located within a hotel premises as well as an adjoining residential structure. Eyewitnesses said […]
By Erewunmi Peace Kashim Shettima will chair the maiden edition of the Hadiza Bala Usman Governance Colloquium, scheduled to hold in Abuja as part of activities marking the 50th birthday of Hadiza Bala Usman, Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination. The event, which will take place on Tuesday at the Transcorp Hilton, […]
By Erewunmi Peace Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has responded to critics calling for his removal, saying that “power is not given, it is taken” and warning that political opponents underestimating his influence will face consequences at the polls. Speaking at a political event in his Obio-Akpor constituency, Wike stressed that […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Ministry of Health has warned that Nigeria is currently facing multiple layers of disease, highlighting the need for increased vigilance, prevention, and public awareness. According to the Ministry, the country is grappling with a combination of endemic, emerging, and re‑emerging diseases, which pose significant challenges to public health systems and […]
By Erewunmi Peace The United Kingdom has intensified its campaign against illegal employment, targeting Nigerians and other foreign nationals who work without proper authorization. The government says this is part of a broader effort to strengthen border security, enforce immigration laws, and crack down on rogue employers exploiting undocumented workers. According to official UK government […]
