Osun command set to mark 2026 national police day

By John Dike Osogbo ‎ ‎In commemoration of the forthcoming 2026 National Police Day, and in line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, Osun State Police Command has outlined a series of activities to mark this occasion. A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, said the […]

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Popular Yoruba Actress Bukky Mountain dies

By John Dike, Osogbo The Yoruba film industry has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of a popular actress, Bukky Mountain, under circumstances that remain unclear. Information circulating online said she passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. She was said to have been buried the same day in line with Islami rites, […]

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CBN crashes Ways & Means to N2.8trn – Cardoso

Nigeria’s Ways & Means portfolio has crashed to N2.84 trillion, down from N26.95 trillion inherited by current administration. Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed this at the Monetary Policy Forum, themed, “Strengthening Nigeria’s Macroeconomic Stability Through Effective Monetary Policy: The role of Critical Stakeholders” in Abuja, yesterday. According to […]

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Oluremi Tinubu meets Melania Trump at White House summit on AI, education

Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s first lady, on Wednesday attended the “Fostering the future together summit” hosted by Melania Trump, her US counterpart, at the White House in Washington, DC. Oluremi was among 45 first ladies, including France’s Brigitte Macron, who attended the event aimed at “expanding access to educational tools” and protecting children in digital environments. […]

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Oil price rises to $108 as Iran describes US plan to end war one-sided

The price of crude oil in the international market continued to rise yesterday, with Iranian officials maintaining their criticism of the 15-point peace plan proposed by the United States to end the US-Israel war on the country, saying that it was one sided, unfair and skewed to favour US and Israel. Oil prices rose by […]

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2027: Support for Tinubu ignites fresh rumbles in PDP

As leaders intensify reconciliation efforts ahead of Sunday’s National Convention, the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led camp of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday, said the party will not back President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Support for President Tinubu, who will run on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, is one of the contentious […]

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Tinubu at Falae’s book launch tasks royal fathers on joint action against insecurity

as Aiyedatiwa charges emerging leaders to emulate Falae’s virtues He’s a model of competence, patriotism, social democracy –Mimiko Falae credits divine grace for a life of survival, success By Fisayo Akimduro President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged traditional rulers across the country to guide their subjects with wisdom, promote dialogue, discourage violence and foster unity […]

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Outage, fuel hike: Frozen-food traders count losses

battle soaring costs, shrinking profits  Customers cut purchases as prices surge Unstable electricity supply and rising fuel prices are placing significant strain on frozen food businesses in Lagos and other parts of the country as traders struggle to cope with higher operating costs and reduced customer patronage. The traders, who spoke with the News Agency […]

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Out-of-school children now 273m globally – UNESCO

The number of children and young people out of school worldwide has climbed to 273 million, according to the UN Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). In the 2026 Global Education Monitoring (GEM), UNESCO stated that the number of out-of-school children and young people has climbed for the seventh consecutive year. The report finds that […]

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