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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday inaugurated an eight-member Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the abduction of students and teachers at Esinele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area of the state on May 15, 2026. The commission, chaired by Prof. Mojeed Owoade, was inaugurated at the Executive Council Chamber, Governor’s Office,…
A civic organisation has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate top officials of the Ondo State House of Assembly over alleged forgery and fraudulent alteration of the N70 billion 2025 budget of the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC). The development adds a new twist to the leadership crisis…
Music has a unique power to connect people, regardless of their origins. For Norwegian jazz musician Audun Aschim and Nigerian singer DOTTi The Deity, that connection has evolved into a friendship founded on mutual respect, curiosity, and a shared passion for artistry. Their story provides a glimpse into the burgeoning cultural exchange between Africa and…
…Accuse Ondo Speaker of stalling legislative activities …Provide your evidence – Speaker The leadership crisis rocking the Ondo State House of Assembly has taken a fresh twist, with some lawmakers accusing Speaker, Hon. Olamide Oladiji, of presiding over an Assembly that has held only four plenary sittings in the last seven months. …Accuse Ondo Speaker…
Members of the Ondo State House of Assembly seeking the removal of Speaker Olamide Oladiji have rejected peace overtures from Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, insisting on a change in legislative leadership. The assembly’s spokesperson, Olatunji Fabiyi, told journalists on Monday that Mr Aiyedatiwa had been attempting to persuade lawmakers to withdraw their support for the impeachment…
The ongoing paternity controversy surrounding Fuji music icon Wasiu “Kwam 1” Ayinde has renewed public interest in his past remarks about his relationships and family life. The controversy erupted after a woman, Ogechi Eleana, claimed the singer fathered and abandoned her 12-year-old daughter, Azizat. Kwam 1 later responded during a public appearance without directly addressing…
The leadership crisis rocking the Ondo State House of Assembly deepened on Monday as lawmakers declared that plenary sessions would remain suspended until Speaker Olamide Oladiji resigns over allegations surrounding the handling of N44 million released by the Ondo State Oil-Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC). The decision effectively stalls legislative activities in the House, after…
Three bills including a bill for a law to establish the vehicle inspection services and for connected purposes, another meant for the establishment of the State judicial institute law, to serve as a centre for the professional training of staff of the State Judiciary and for related matters as well as a bill to amend…
Nigerian Afrobeats star, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has reinforced the growing global appeal of Nigerian music with a headline performance at the 2026 TribeVille Festival Deluxe in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. The annual festival, held on 24 July at the Armoury, celebrates Black music, culture and artistic expression, bringing together artistes from Africa,…
Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart as Special Adviser on National Assembly Matters (House of Representatives). This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria NAN reports that Olanrewaju-Smart replaced Ibrahim Olanrewaju who had resigned from the position…
