Author: Festus Adeloye

The former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola; an Ibadan-based broadcaster and Chairman of a radio station, Oriyomi Hamzat; and the Principal of Islamic High School, Basorun, Abdulahib Fasasi, appeared on Monday before the Chief Magistrate Court in Ibadan, Oyo State. The trio face four charges related to conspiracy, murder, manslaughter and negligence in connection with the deaths of 35 children during a stampede at a Christmas funfair held in Ibadan, Oyo State on December 18, 2024. Previously arraigned on a holden charge—a temporary legal mechanism not recognised under Nigerian law—they were remanded in custody but later released…

The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has opened its portal and is receiving applications for recruitment into various vacancies in the Federal Civil Service. Taiwo Hassan, the head of press and public relations of the commission in a statement on Monday, disclosed that the vacancy announcement has been published on the Commission’s website: fedcivilservice.gov.ng and in selected newspapers. The announcement, published on the Commission’s official website, calls on interested applicants to submit their applications online via the portal https://recruitment.fedcivilservice.gov.ng. Candidates are allowed to apply for only one position and must submit their applications before the deadline of Monday, March 10,…

The Super Eagles have been drawn against Tunisia, Tanzania and Uganda for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Nigerian team was drawn in Group C during the ceremony that was held in Morocco on Monday. The mouthwatering encounter in the group will see Nigeria battling against the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia. Champions on home soil in 2004, Tunisia eliminated Nigeria in the semi-final before defeating Morocco in the final. The Tunisian team also knocked out Nigeria in the Round of 16 of AFCON 2021 in Cameroon. Nigeria defeated Tunisia 4-2 on its way to the AFCON final…

Security around the Lagos State House of Assembly in Alausa, Ikeja has been tightened ahead of today’s (Monday) plenary session to forestall breakdown of law and order. The acting Clerk’s office on Sunday, advised staff members and legislative aides to come to the complex with a means of identification. The notice which was signed by Omotayo Adekemi on behalf of the acting clerk read, “Regarding management directives, all staff members and legislative aides must present valid identity cards to access the House premises. Please remember that entry will be denied to anyone without a valid identity card,” the short notice…

The founder of Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti, Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, has accepted to withdraw charges against Human Rights Activist and kawyer, Dele Farotimi who is facing criminal defamation charges.  This followed the appeal by foremost Yoruba Monarchs, including the Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Oguwusi and other prominent Ekiti monarchs. They pleaded with legal icon to drop the charges during a meeting with him at ABUAD campus. Other prominent monarchs present at the parley were the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adejuyigbe, the Ogoga of Ikere, Oba Adejimi Adu, the Oloye of Oloye Ekiti, Ajero of Ijero Ekiti, Olojudo of Ido Ekiti,…

The U.S. Department of the Interior (DoI) on Friday said that the Gulf of Mexico is now to be known as the “Gulf of America” following an executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump. On Monday, Trump issued an order saying that the body of water on the south coast of the U.S. and east coast of Mexico would be renamed in honour of “American greatness.” The name Gulf of Mexico has been in use since the 16th century. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday said that “for us it will continue to be the Gulf of Mexico and for the entire…

The University of Ilorin has appointed two new Deputy Vice Chancellors, Professors Taibat Odunola-Bakare and Mukhtar Adeiza Etudaiye, to succeed Professors Olubunmi Omotesho and Sulaiman Ambali, whose tenures ended in December 2024. A statement issued on Friday by the University’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Kunle Akogun, announced that the appointments were made by the Senate and are awaiting approval by the University Governing Council. The statement read, “The two new Deputy Vice-Chancellors would formally assume office once the University Governing Council, led by Surv. Abiodun Aluko approves the decision of the Senate.” The statement added, “A renowned Professor of…

The Resident Electoral Commissioner for the Independent National Electoral Commission in Anambra State, Dr Elizabeth Agwu, has pledged to ensure credible elections in the state, claiming that she has made the electoral process unpurchasable for politicians over the last three years. Agwu further stated that she had successfully overseen free, fair, and credible elections in the state during her tenure. She made these remarks during a two-day stakeholders’ dialogue engagement organised by the International Press Centre in Awka on Thursday and Friday. The theme of the dialogue was, ‘Rebuilding Trust in the Electoral Process and Elections,’ aimed at fostering insightful…

The Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the pedestrian bridge connecting Oshodi Bus Terminals 2 and 3, citing safety concerns. The government raised alarms over the bridge’s safety and structural integrity. The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, issued the order in a statement released on Friday, expressing concerns about the bridge’s condition. “The order also mandated the contractor responsible for the initial construction of the terminal, through the Office of Infrastructure, to place concrete barriers at the entrances leading to the bridge. This is to safeguard the lives of pedestrians who use the infrastructure,”…

A team of experts from the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) have arrived in Ondo state to address the rising cases of Lassa fever in the state. In his address at a meeting with state government officials, the leader of the NCDC team, Dr. Olubunmi Olopha, said the NCDC had deployed a team of experts to provide the necessary support to the state in the face of the lassa fever outbreak. Olopha disclosed that less than 90 out of about 200 suspected cases had been confirmed since the reported outbreak in the state which has necessitated the synergy between…