Author: Samson Adeyanju Uwala

The Sokoto State Government has banned all forms of “signing-out” celebrations by graduating secondary school students across the state. Making this known on Thursday, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Prof Ahmad Ladan Ala, cited rising incidents of student misconduct, vandalism, and public disturbances associated with such events. However, the directive affects both public and private schools. Ala, also added that the signing-out trend has deviated from its original celebratory intent and now undermines the values of discipline, academic focus, and responsible conduct that the state’s education system strives to promote. “All principals have been directed to take immediate…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has charged the newly 550 recruited operatives of the Amotekun Corps to be committed to service and also uphold the ideals of community policing as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s security architecture. Speaking at the passing-out parade of Batch E operatives held at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Sagamu, on Thursday, the governor who was represented by his deputy, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, said the recruitment aligns with his administration’s commitment to protecting lives and property. The governor said that the addition of 550 operatives to the State Security Network Agency is in line…

Four students were killed on Wednesday, while returning home from school in Sowo village axis of Owode-Abeokuta dual carriage, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State. Reports had it that the accident happened when a Toyota Corolla car rammed on them on a walk way. Newsjaunts reports that the driver of the vehicle was said to be overspeeding and suddenly lost control to knock down the innocent male pupils of Iddo Primary School, Iddo Kobape, who thereafter lost their lives. According to the Public Relations Officer of Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE), Babatunde Akinbiyi, who confirmed…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Ogun State Command, has honoured the leadership of Asiwaju Dapo Wahab Foundation (ADWF) for its outstanding contribution towards drug abuse prevention. Global President of the foundation, Asiwaju Dapo Wahab on Wednesday, during a courtesy visit to the State Command of the NDLEA, reiterated that the purpose of the visit is to strengthen collaborative partnerships in the ongoing fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking. While also adding, that the purpose of the visit is to deepen mutual efforts towards creating a drug-free society. The State Commander of NDLEA, Commander Tijjani Rabe, ACIPM, during…

Nigerian law enforcement and anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has withdrawn its ₦12.3 billion fraud case against Ọba Otudeko, former Chairman of First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) Holdings, just days after his high-profile sale of a significant stake in FirstHoldco. This move was announced during the legal proceedings the Federal High Court, Lagos. According to the EFCC counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), in his debate told the court that the matter had been amicably resolved between the nominal complainant, First Bank of Nigeria, and the first defendant, Otudeko. Oyedepo, further added that both…

Ogun State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has rescheduled the suspended 2024/2025 Unified Promotion Examination in all Primary, Secondary Schools and Technical Colleges/Government Technical and Vocational Colleges to Thursday 24th July and to terminate on Thursday 31st July, 2025. Recall that the ongoing Unified Promotion Examination was suspended by the government, as a result of the industrial action by the State workers, and it came to an end yesterday (Tuesday). In a statement signed by the State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, where he urged principals of the schools and colleges to ensure adequate arrangement…

By Idris Katib An alumnus of Crescent University, Yusuf Abidemi Sopeyin, also the winner of the Proprietor’s prize for the best behaved male graduating student at the 2009 convocation, has been promoted to the position of Professor of Economics and Artificial Intelligence at the Omniversity Imperial College LCC, Missouri, United States of America (USA). In his response to the feat, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Ibraheem Gbajabiamila expressed his congratulations on behalf of the Proprietor, Prince Mahruf Adesegun Ajibola SAN, Board of Trustees, Governing Council, Senate Management, Staff, Students and Alumni Association to Professor Yusuf Abidemi Sopeyin. Also, he described the…

The joint leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and Joint Negotiating Council (JNC) in Ogun State have suspended its eight-days industrial action. Reports had it that, the strike which started on Tuesday, July 15, following what was described as years of injustice and non-compliance with the State’s Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The suspension comes following an agreement to constitute a Pension Fund Management Committee, a key outcome of negotiations between union leaders and the state government. Details later

The United States Mission Nigeria has issued a stern warning to anyone caught committing visa fraud, with the threat to ban such person for life. Making this known on its X page, the message read: “US government interagency efforts combat fraud and will end illegal immigration. Those who commit visa fraud will be banned from the United States for life. “A nation without borders is not a nation. We will pursue criminal charges against those who engage in visa fraud and those who bring in and harbor illegal aliens.” The latest is part of ongoing clampdown on immigrants and intending…

By: Adejola Adeyemi Crown In Yoruba land, to be a king is not simply to sit on a throne—it is to step into an ancient rhythm, one that ties the living to the dead, the earth to the heavens, and the people to their gods. The Yoruba king, or Oba, is not viewed as a political figure alone. He is called Aláṣẹ Ẹkejì Ọ̀rìṣà, which means “the one who wields authority, second only to the gods.” This title is not poetic—it is a deeply spiritual affirmation of how the Yoruba regard kingship. From the moment a king is chosen to…