BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (aka BAO) marked his second anniversary as Governor of Ekiti State, having been sworn in on October 16, 2022. Oyebanji’s two-year anniversary celebrates his dedication to Ekiti State’s progress. He has masterfully navigated Nigeria’s intricate politics, balancing competing interests …

BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE I fondly recall my time at Ijebu-Jesa Grammar School in Osun State, specifically from 1979/80 to 1982/83. This period stands out due to the Unity Party of Nigeria’s (UPN) Free Education programme, spearheaded by the late Obafemi Awolowo. Under this initiative, education was completely free, covering everything …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has announced Anthony Ewa as its new president. Ewa assumed office in an acting capacity on Monday, October 14, 2024, stepping into the role just weeks after Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, had declared himself the …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, sitting in Abuja, commenced the hearing on Friday, October 18, 2024, of a suit challenging the alleged illegal tenure extension by the Chris Isiguzo-led Central Working Committee (CWC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). The case, which was mentioned …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILE-IFE, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA – Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, FNIVS, FNIM, RSV, D.Sc., D.Litt., the Olu of Ilaro & Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, and Chairman of the Ogun State Council of Obas, joined other royal fathers, friends, and family to celebrate the 50th birthday of the …

…Five More Africans Made Latest Billionaires Index LAGOS, NIGERIA – President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote remains the Richest Man in Africa, and now the 65th Richest Man in the World, despite the volatility of the Nigerian currency against the dollar. Bloomberg, in its latest top 500 Billionaires Index released …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – News Central TV on Thursday, October 17, 2024, hosted a delegation from UNICEF to explore a potential partnership aimed at amplifying global issues through engaging storytelling across Africa. The meeting, held at News Central’s headquarters in Lagos, was part of a broader initiative by both organizations to …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, in collaboration with the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), and the Ogun State Technical and Vocational Education Board (OGSTVEB), has announced the recruitment of suitable candidates for the Ogun State Teaching …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Primate Elijah Ayodele, the Founder of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has boldly stated that corruption in Nigeria is a deeply rooted fraternity that cannot be eradicated by physical means alone. According to him, the battle against corruption requires more than just legal frameworks, technology, and law enforcement …

…Oba Salako Reflected On Abundant Goodness In His Life, Extended His Thanks To Those Who Have Consistently Supported Him Throughout His Journey BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IBOORO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The ancient town of Ibooro, located in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, came alive with celebration on …