Author: Festus Adeloye

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has stated that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar cannot use the party for his political ambition. Adebayo, who made the remark during an appearance on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Wednesday, added that he will not step down for Atiku. The former presidential candidate also clarified that Atiku had not requested that anybody step down, pointing out that the SDP belongs to Nigerians. “I will not [step down], and he [Atiku] has not said anybody should step down. Neither me nor Vice President Atiku Abubakar can use the…

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has announced a ₦5 million reward for credible information leading to the recapture of seven inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Ilesa, Osun State, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The escape occurred after heavy rainfall damaged the facility’s perimeter wall at approximately 2:00 a.m. In a statement, Deputy Controller of Corrections and Public Relations Officer Umar Abubakar urged the public to report any information about the inmates’ whereabouts to the nearest security agencies, assuring confidentiality and anonymity. Contact details include: complaintresponsedesk@corrections.gov.ng, info@corrections.gov.ng, or phone numbers 07087086005, 09060004598, and 08075050006. Controller General Sylvester Ndidi…

The Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has said that there was no conspiracy against any part of the country following the technical glitch in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Oloyede’s statement comes amid the controversy trailing the five states of the southeast zone and Lagos. Accusations have been thrown at the board, with many alleging that the southeast candidates were deliberately compromised. Dismissing the claims in a meeting with the management of the board on Wednesday, Oloyede said there was no such conspiracy. He also expressed regret over the death of…

The Oyo State Government is investigating the police officer who shot a secondary schoolboy during a routine traffic operation in Ibadan. The incident occurred on Alakia Old Road on Tuesday, causing outrage among residents and calls for justice. The government expressed condolences to the bereaved family and describing the event as sad, shocking and painful. The government stressed out that the incident was totally avoidable, noting that it stemmed from a traffic violation committed by the father of the deceased, who was driving against traffic. According to the statement, around 7:30 a.m., the father of the slain boy was driving…

The National Sports Commission, NSC, has disqualified six athletes in the on-going National Sports Festival, tagged Gateway Games 2024 holding in Abeaokuta, Ogun State for failing anti-doping tests. The NSC DG Hon Bukola Olopade, warned that any registered athletes discovered with antidoping issues cannot compete for scoring medals at the ongoing National Sports Festival Olopade made it clear after a strategic joint meeting of the Main Organising Committee and the Local Organising Committee of the Games on Monday “This is in line with global best practices and the World antidoping Agency (WADA) code,” the commission said. The NSC DG charged…

For the first time since February 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has maintained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27.5 per cent. CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso announced the decision on Tuesday in Abuja following the 300th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. Cardoso said all 12 MPC members voted unanimously to hold all key monetary parameters. The committee retained the Cash Reserve Ratio at 50 per cent for Deposit Money Banks and 16 per cent for Merchant Banks. The Liquidity Ratio remains at 30 per cent, and the Asymmetric Corridor was held at +500/-100 basis points around the MPR. The News…

A prison governor who had a relationship with a drug-dealing gang boss in the United Kingdom (UK) has been jailed for nine years. Kerri Pegg, 42, was seen as a “rising star” of the Prison Service, climbing the career ladder from graduate to governor at HMP Kirkham in Lancashire in six years. But her trial heard she “didn’t play by the rules” and began a relationship with major Liverpool crime figure Anthony Saunderson, helping him secure day release. Sentencing her at Preston Crown Court, Judge Graham Knowles KC told her: “You betrayed the public trust in you and you betrayed…

Victor Osimhen scored to help Galatasaray win their 25th Turkish league title on Sunday, sending Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce to second place for the fourth consecutive season. Turkey’s most successful team defeated Kayserispor 3-0, with Osimhen scoring the first goal. With two rounds of games remaining in the Turkish Super Lig, Turkey’s most successful team is eight points ahead of Fenerbahce. Galatasaray goalkeeper Fernando Muslera converted a late penalty to seal the victory. Galatasaray has been leading since the third game of the season, and they have qualified for the Champions League league phase. They were helped in their championship bid…

Tributes have continued to pour in for Professor Joseph Olugbuyiro, a former lecturer at Covenant University who died on Sunday May 11, 2025. Olugbuyiro, a professor of Pharmacognosy was said to have died from shock as a result of the abrupt termination of his appointment and forceful ejection from his official quarters by the university authorities. While demanding justice for him, his friends and colleagues have set up #JusticeForCovenantLecturers while also calling on the federal government and the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa to order an investigation into staff welfare in the university. They claimed that Covenant University was deducting…

Award-winning singer, Davido has written a touching message to his longtime friend and manager, Asa Asika, in celebration of his wedding. Reflecting on their journey together, Davido highlighted the strength of their bond, forged through years of shared challenges and triumphs. He praised Asa’s unwavering loyalty, dedication, and commitment to their collective vision. The singer also acknowledged the positive influence of Asa’s new wife, Leona, noting that she has brought out a more tender side of him. He expressed gratitude to her for loving Asa genuinely. “Asa, today shattered me… in the most beautiful way. “Seeing you stand beside Leona,…