Tag: Nigeria News

Crowning Obas in absentia: Why Oyo’s decision is stirring legal and cultural concerns

Culture Damilola Bayonle -
The Oyo State Government’s decision to proceed with a historic coronation ceremony in Ibadan—despite the absence of the principal...

Oyo’s absentia coronation of Senator Sarafadeen Alli sparks legal, cultural debate in Ibadan

News Damilola Bayonle -
The Oyo State Government has carried out the coronation of three Ibadan High Chiefs as crown-wearing Obas in a...

Osogbo Rainstorms: Adeleke Visits Victims, Grants Scholarship After Tragic Loss

Business Damilola Bayonle -
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has taken a compassionate step in response to the devastating Osogbo rainstorms, visiting...

El-Rufai bail after mother’s death: ICPC grants temporary release amid trial

News Damilola Bayonle -
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has been granted temporary bail by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related...

Cubana Chief Priest fires back at Isaac Fayose over Tinubu alliance, sparks political debate online

Business Damilola Bayonle -
Cubana Chief Priest, Isaac Fayose trade words over Tinubu alliance A heated exchange has erupted on social media as Cubana...

NAFDAC denies FG order to halt sachet alcohol crackdown, says enforcement ongoing

Business Damilola Bayonle -
No directive to halt sachet alcohol enforcement, NAFDAC insists The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)...

Tinubu arrives Eyo festival venue — A powerful cultural revival moment

Culture Damilola Bayonle -
Tinubu arrives Eyo festival venue in Lagos The 2025 edition of the historic Eyo Festival in Lagos witnessed a symbolic...

Nicki Minaj UN address urges global action to protect christians in Nigeria

Entertainment Damilola Bayonle -
American rapper Nicki Minaj delivered a powerful speech at the United Nations on Tuesday, urging the international community to...

FG confesses financial crisis in foreign missions, vows bold reforms

Business Damilola Bayonle -
The Federal Government has publicly acknowledged the ongoing financial and operational difficulties confronting several Nigerian diplomatic and consular missions...

Oyo Assembly Seeks Justice for Student Killed by Police Bullet

News Damilola Bayonle -
In a swift and emotional response to the tragic killing of a secondary school student in Ibadan, the Oyo...

Soyinka: Promote Indigenous Languages, Culture for Nigeria’s Growth

News Damilola Bayonle -
Nobel Laureate and iconic literary figure, Professor Wole Soyinka, has made a renewed call for Nigeria to urgently promote...