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African studies institute mourns scholar, pioneer ASUU president Biodun Jeyifo

Nigeria, Feb. 12 -- The Institute of African Studies (IAS), University of Ibadan, has expressed grief over the death of Biodun Jeyifo, an emeritus Professor of African and African American Studies and... Read More


Jakande's servant-leadership mindset remains evergreen - Lai Olurode

Nigeria, Feb. 11 -- A retired professor of sociology at the University of Lagos, Lai Olurode, has described the late first civilian governor of Lagos State, Lateef Jakande, as an exceptionally accompl... Read More


Payroll Irregularities: Document reveals findings that led Osun govt to hire audit firm

Nigeria, Feb. 10 -- A staff audit exercise commissioned by the Osun State Government shortly after the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke assumed office in 2022 has resurfaced amid an ongoing ... Read More


Vandalism: Onanuga's 'shoot-at-sight' comment draws criticism on social media

Nigeria, Feb. 2 -- A comment by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, has drawn attention online after he suggested extreme measures against vandals alleg... Read More


DevReporting, partners invite journalists to pitch stories on Lagos urban challenges

Nigeria, Jan. 27 -- DevReporting, in partnership with the Pro-Poor Development Media Network (PDM-Network), has invited journalists to submit story pitches focusing on critical urban challenges confro... Read More


Osun LG Crisis: Gov. Adeleke accuses sacked APC officials of illegal takeover of council secretariats

Nigeria, Jan. 26 -- Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has accused former local government chairmen and councillors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of illegally occu... Read More


Governor Abiodun announces Tinubu's approval for oil drilling in Ogun, Olokola Deep Seaport kick-off

Nigeria, Jan. 23 -- President Bola Tinubu has approved the commencement of commercial oil drilling at Tongeji Island in Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State, Governor Dapo Abiodun said in a stat... Read More


Again, Ogun govt halts Awujale selection process, gives reasons

Nigeria, Jan. 21 -- The Ogun State Government has ordered the immediate suspension of the ongoing process to select a new Awujale of Ijebuland, citing security concerns and the need to maintain public... Read More


Alaafin stripped of Obas council's permanent chairman status as Olubadan emerges new chair

Nigeria, Jan. 16 -- The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on Thursday emerged as the inaugural chairman of the newly reconstituted Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, following its inaugur... Read More


Alaafin reacts to Gov. Makinde's claim of consenting to Obas council's rotational leadership

Nigeria, Jan. 16 -- The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has refuted claims by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde that he was consulted on the introduction of a rotational chairmanship for the state's C... Read More