Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a prominent Islamic cleric, was deported from Saudi Arabia and barred from the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage despite having a valid visa. Saudi authorities denied him entry into Medina upon arrival. Gumi attributed the deportation to his views on world politics, which apparently made the Saudi authorities uncomfortable with his presence during the…
The Obafemi Owode Local Government in Ogun State is set to commission several completed projects on Monday, June 30, 2025. The event, scheduled to take place at various locations within the Local Government Area, is expected to be attended by State Delegates, Party Leaders, Royal Fathers, and other Stakeholders. Projects to be Commissioned – Motorized…
In a momentous declaration, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, announced the renaming of The Polytechnic, Ibadan to Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, Ibadan, in tribute to the late Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, a revered former governor of the state. This announcement was made on Thursday, June 26, 2025, during a grand Interdenominational Commendation Service held at the…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced the concurrent implementation of Bachelor’s Degree Programmes across 15 approved Federal Colleges of Education. This development follows President Bola Tinubu’s assent to the Federal Colleges of Education Act, 2023, empowering these institutions to award both the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and Bachelor’s Degrees in Education. The Key…
As I write this piece, my eyes stare at the gory news of deaths and destruction caused by airstrikes, missiles and drone strikes on innocent people in Iranian, Israeli, Russian and Ukrainian cities. What have we done wrong? Where are international organisations and laws and when will these end? These are questions probably on the…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased the pump price of petrol to N945 per litre in Abuja and N915 per litre in Lagos. This represents a N35 increase in Abuja and a N45 hike in Lagos from the previous prices of N910 and N870 per litre, respectively. The price adjustment, which took…
For the third consecutive year, no Nigerian University has secured a spot in the top 1,000 of the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings. The 2026 edition, released on June 19, 2025, saw only three Nigerian Institutions ranked: University of Ibadan, University of Lagos, and Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. In the ranking, University of Ibadan (UI)…
Caleb University Imota, Lagos, in a resounding testament to her unwavering commitment to academic distinction and institutional advancement, has appointed the erudite and globally acclaimed scholar, Prof. Olalekan Asikhia, as the new Vice-Chancellor. He succeeds Prof. Nosa Owens-Ibie, who had completed his two terms in office. A professor of Business Administration of international repute, distinguished…
The Executive Chairman of Obafemi Owode Local Government, Amb. Adesina ‘Lanre Ogunsola, FCPA, has taken swift action to address the recent land grabbing crisis in Eredo Community. The crisis, which led to scuffles and threatened to cause mayhem in the Area, prompted Ogunsola to set up a Committee of enquiry to investigate the root cause…
The Management of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) in Ogun State has faced backlash over its enforcement of a “no bra, no exam” policy. A viral video showed school officials inspecting female students to determine if they wore bras before allowing them to enter the examination hall. Some students expressed frustration and embarrassment over the manner…
