Sunday, August 16, 2026

Aduwo Ayodele

May 14, 2026

Oyo evacuates street beggars, destitutes to rehabilitation home 

Mr Oyelade said several destitutes and beggars were apprehended at Beere, Mapo and Oja’ba access routes and relocated to the state’s rehabilitation centre in Akinyele, Ibadan.

Street beggars
May 12, 2026

Ex-power minister Bayo Adelabu declares governorship ambition, vows to reposition Oyo

Mr Adelabu said his ambition was driven by the desire to provide visionary leadership.

Bayo Adelabu
May 12, 2026

Ten-year-old girl shot as gunmen abduct businessman at residence in Oyo LG 

The statement noted that police detectives who visited the incident scene found three expended shells of ammunition and three face caps currently being examined.

Atisbo LG, Oyo State.
May 12, 2026

Hantavirus Alert: Nigerians warned about rats, eating bushmeat amid global threats of rodent-borne disease

African countries, particularly Nigeria, have been closely monitoring the outbreak, likely due to the continent’s ongoing struggle to eradicate a similar virus, Lassa fever.

Cruise ship infested by hantavirus and Lagos rats
May 11, 2026

Gov Adeleke appoints BOVAS CEO as UNIOSUN chancellor 

The appointment follows the expiration of the tenure of the former chancellor, Apostle Folorunso Alakija.

Victoria Adunola Samson
May 10, 2026

I joined Accord Party to strengthen it not to usurp Oriyomi’s position: Owoseni

Mr Owoseni noted that Accord Party stood out among other political parties due to its ability to attract organic grassroots support.

Fatai Owoseni,
May 9, 2026

Several Canadian varsities suffer Canvas cyberattack, students’ information leaked

A hacking group, ShinyHunters, claimed responsibility for the cyber breach in messages sent to Canvas users.

Canadian flag (credit: Konga)
May 9, 2026

OAU still on three-week mid-semester break, says management

Mr Olarewaju noted that official information from the university’s management would be duly communicated through recognised and verified communication channels.

OAU
May 8, 2026

CISD, NOA partner to advance civic awareness

Both organisations will work jointly on initiatives spanning awareness-raising, value reorientation, and the sensitisation of Nigerians to civic issues.

The Executive Director, the Centre for Inclusive Centre Development (CISD), Folahan Johnson and the Deputy Director, Department of Youth, Enlightenment and Inclusion, Muhammed Wase.
May 7, 2026

Funso Doherty announces defection from ADC to NDC

Mr Doherty was the Lagos ADC governorship candidate in the 2023 elections.

Funsho Doherty