Yoruba nation
15 Feb
The death of Chief Ayo Adebanjo has sparked an outpouring of tributes from leaders, activists, and citizens alike from across the country, highlighting his legacies, strong convictions and passion to see a better Nigeria.
29 Jan
Turkey-based Nigerian activist and blogger Beatrice Opeyemi, popularly known as Teni Omoologo, has denied allegations that she received ₦1 million from Mohbad’s sister-in-law, Karimot Adebayo, to disrupt the campaign for justice for the late singer. The controversy stems from claims that Teni was financially induced to suppress the movement seeking accountability for Mohbad’s death. However,…
13 Nov
Despite President Bola Tinubu’s ethnic background, his kinsmen in the South-West are insisting that the country remains a contraption as long as the 1999 Constitution remains amid Tinubu’s slow-paced restructuring agenda
26 Oct
Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has debunked a report that a warrant of arrest has been issued against him by a Federal High Court, Lagos over alleged breach of contract.
14 Oct
A Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, yesterday, gave an insight into reasons for submitting a 25-page petition on the clamour for the Yoruba nation to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), Keir Starmer, at 10, Downing Street, London.
19 Apr 2024
Oyo State Government, yesterday, charged residents of the state to report any illegal, life-threatening and nefarious activities going on in their environment, saying the government is out to maintain security.
18 Apr 2024
The Oyo State Government says it demolished the building belonging to the Yoruba Nation agitators in its capital, Ibadan, over alleged illegal and nefarious activities in the house.
17 Apr 2024
Security operatives in Oyo State have uncovered a hideout of some people suspected to be Yoruba nation agitators.The hideout was found in Oluyole Local Council of the state.
13 Apr 2024
Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has distanced himself from the invasion of the Oyo State government Secretariat by armed men suspected to be Yoruba Nation agitators. Early Saturday morning, armed men in army camouflage with raised Yoruba Nation flag and other symbols, attempted to take control of the Oyo State House of Assembly…
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The Vice Chancellor of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti (BOUESTI), Professor Olufemi Adeoluwa, has declared that the N275 million monthly subvention from the Ekiti State Government is grossly inadequate for running the institution. The Vice Chancellor said that due to the current economic reality in the country, BOUESTI needs N500…
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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the United Kingdom are partnering on the UK/Nigeria Inward CyberTrade Mission to build a National Cybersecurity Architecture. Malam Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of NITDA, at the meeting with some UK delegates on Monday in Abuja, said that President Bola Tinubu was committed to economic reforms and transformation, which…
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The third Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting for the year on Monday approved N733 billion to facilitate various road projects aimed at upgrading the country’s road networks and bridges. Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this while briefing newsmen about the projects approved as part of the government’s strategy to enhance connectivity and economic growth…
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The Speaker of the Economic Community of West African States’ Parliament (ECOWAS Parliament), Memounatou Ibrahim, has reaffirmed the bloc’s commitment to economic integration among member states. She spoke on Monday at the opening of the first Extraordinary Session and seminar of the Parliament for the year 2025 in Lagos State. With the theme, ‘ECOWAS @…
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The Federal Government has set aside N500 million to empower women interested in leather goods and footwear manufacturing. The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, who spoke on Monday, said the decision was part of deliberations at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu. Giving clarity to the policy,…
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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, adjourned the suit filed by the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS) against Binance Holdings Ltd, demanding 79.5 billion US dollars over economic losses allegedly caused by its operations in Nigeria, until April 7. The matter, which was on number 9 on the cause list, could not proceed…
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A Kogi State High Court sitting in Lokoja has granted the request by Muhammad Gambo, the second runner-up in the Kogi State congress of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held on August 31, 2024, to be joined in the suit. The court has equally accepted a notice of appeal filed by Gambo in the suit…
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Kano State House of Assembly has constituted a seven-man committee to investigate the recent demolition of over 500 shops at Rano market in Rano Local Government Area. The decision followed a motion of Urgent Public Importance raised by the member representing Rano Constituency, Ibrahim Muhammad (NNPP-Rano) who expressed concerns over the demolition’s impact on local…
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Operatives of the Imo State Police Command, led by the Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, on Monday stormed an area in Irete, Owerri West Local Council, suspected to be the den of bandits where they keep their victims. Four suspected kidnappers were promptly arrested. In a statement issued at about 7 p.m. by the command's…
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Mr. Oluyemisi Adeaga, President of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, has emphasised the urgent need for Nigeria to explore local funding sources for humanitarian aid, Adeaga made this statement in Abuja during the official induction of Olori Temitope Enitan-Ogunwusi, wife of the Ooni of Ife, as a brand ambassador for the Nigerian Red Cross Society.…