Makinde Set to Make History as First Governor to Install Three Olubadans
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State is poised to make history by becoming the first governor to install three Olubadans of Ibadanland during his tenure as the Executive Governor of the state, Egalitarian Voice reports. This milestone follows the passing of the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, on Monday, July 7, paving the way for the […]
Interview: We regret not marrying more women – Senior citizens
Polygamy too risky, says retiree For some men, particularly in communities where tradition still shapes daily life, the decision to marry more than one wife is not always about pleasure or patriarchy. Beneath the surface of such decisions lies something far more fragile: a deep fear of loneliness. It is the lingering dread of spending […]
Nigeria on the Brink of Restructuring: 31 New States, State Police, and Diaspora Voting Up for Debate
…Constitutional Overhaul Begins July 4–5 Across 6 Zones …..Senate Sets Stage for Historic National Hearings By Egalitarian Voice In what may become the boldest constitutional review exercise in decades, the Nigerian Senate has announced it will consider 31 proposals for new states as part of a sweeping national reform agenda during zonal public hearings scheduled […]
EXPLAINER: Can Stun Gun Discovery Send Adefarasin to Jail?
There is widespread speculation regarding the legal implications of Paul Adefarasin, founder of House On The Rock, displaying what appeared to be a gun at a content creator. On Wednesday, the Lagos State Police Command described the object they recovered from Adefarasin as ‘prohibited’. The police said the object was “not a lethal weapon or […]
Drama In Courtroom: Senator Natasha Walks Free On Bail, Trial Date Announced
Drama In Courtroom: Senator Natasha Walks Free On Bail, Trial Date Announced The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama has granted bail to the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, in the sum of ₦50 million. Justice Chizoba Orji, who issued the ruling on Thursday, denied the Federal Government’s request […]
‘No Bra, No Exam’: What Female Students Think of OOU’s Harassment Disguised as Dress Code Policy
‘No Bra, No Exam’: What Female Students Think of OOU’s Harassment Disguised as Dress Code Policy In 2022, Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ogun State, hit the headlines for denying students entry into the campus for not wearing shoes. Three years later, the school is once again in the news, but this time, for conducting physical checks on female […]
FIBSU National Emeritus President Aare Alao Olalekan Hosts New Executives, Promises Bursary Support for Students
FIBSU National Emeritus President Aare Alao Olalekan Hosts New Executives, Promises Bursary Support for Students By Wisdom Darasimi, Senior Correspondent In a remarkable gesture of mentorship and commitment to student development, the Emeritus President of the Federation of Ibadan Students Union (FIBSU National), Aare Alao Olalekan, on Monday, June 9, 2025, hosted the newly elected […]
Tragedy as Fire Destroys over 300 Shops at GSM market
Tragedy as Fire Destroys over 300 Shops at GSM market Over 300 shops have been destroyed by fire at the popular Farm Center GSM market in Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano. The fire, which reportedly started around 2:00 pm at the (Dan Sileka) building within the market, destroyed over 300 shops and caused significant […]
FLASHBACK: Even Yahaya Bello Thought He Could Be President Until ‘Brick Wall’ Appeared
On Friday, Yahaya Bello, former Kogi State governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential aspirant in the build-up to the 2023 general elections, said he will not contest in the 2027 presidential election. Bello made this known through Michael Ohiare, his Media Director, via a signed statement. “While we state categorically, that our principal, Bello, has […]
Developing: Recall Process Against Afijio House of Assembly Member, Hon. Deji Oparinde, Reportedly Underway over Abuse of Power
A wave of political unrest is building in Afijio Local Government Area of Oyo State as credible reports indicate that a recall process has commenced against the Honourable Member representing the constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Deji Oparinde. At the center of the controversy are serious allegations concerning Hon. Oparinde’s alleged […]