The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested six suspected members of the Alora Confraternity following a violent clash at a hotel in Ikere-Ekiti. The Command says the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday at Inspiration Hotel, where the suspects allegedly gathered for a meeting before a fight broke out among them. According to…
The defamation trial of African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, was abruptly halted on Monday after a heated exchange between two Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) disrupted proceedings at the Federal High Court. Trouble began when Sowore’s lead counsel, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN), requested an adjournment, arguing that court documents needed for the cross-examination…
The Presidency has strongly rejected claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that the Tinubu administration is engaging in fiscal recklessness, insisting that Nigeria’s economy is showing signs of recovery following a series of major reforms. Officials argued that Atiku’s criticism relies on outdated economic figures that do not reflect current realities. In a statement…
Popular actor-turned-politician, Desmond Elliot, has reportedly returned to Nollywood following his defeat in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for Surulere Constituency I ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development comes after photographs and videos surfaced online showing Elliot on a movie set alongside renowned actor Ibrahim Chatta. The images captured both actors…
Candidates seeking admission into Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, have been advised to prepare for the next stage of the 2026/2027 admission process as the university has announced the official date for printing the Post-UTME screening examination pass. According to the institution, candidates who successfully completed their Post-UTME registration will be able to print their…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on the international community to ensure that the United States remains committed to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between both countries, describing the agreement as crucial to regional stability and Iran’s future foreign policy direction. In a statement posted on his official X account on Sunday, Pezeshkian said…
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has announced the official schedule for its 2026/2027 Post-UTME screening exercise, urging all eligible candidates to complete their registration before the stipulated deadline. In a statement released on Friday, July 31, 2026, the institution disclosed that the online registration portal will close on Sunday, August 9, 2026, while the Post-UTME…
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has cautioned job seekers against a fake recruitment update circulating online, claiming that a status-check portal for the next phase of its ongoing recruitment exercise will open on Monday, August 3. The Board issued the warning on Sunday through its official X (formerly Twitter) account,…
…𝑨𝒔 𝑭𝑼𝑶𝒀𝑬, 𝑭𝑼𝑻𝑬𝑺-𝑰𝒀𝑰𝑵 𝒅𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒄𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒄 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin-Ekiti (FUTES-IYIN), Professor Gbenga Aribisala, has urged Nigerian universities to place scholarship, research and academic excellence above financial considerations, saying revenue generation should always complement, not replace the core mandate of higher education. Aribisala stated this…
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has explained the rationale behind his administration’s decision to immortalise former governors of the state by naming newly completed legacy projects after them, describing the gesture as a recognition of their selfless service and contributions to the development of Ekiti. The governor spoke on Friday during the inauguration of…
