WAEC introduces resit exams for WASSCE candidates
The West African Examinations Council has introduced resit examinations for candidates. This was said to allow them to retake their West African Senior Secondary Examinations papers as early as January and February 2025. Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show in Ghana…
Bishop settling couple’s fight stabbed to death in Osun
An Osun State-based clergy, Bishop Shina Olaribigbe of Rapture Empowerment International, Osogbo, was in the early hours of Thursday stabbed to death while settling a fight between a couple. Although details about the couple involved were not immediately available, security…
Tinubu has mandated reintroduction of history in basic school curriculum, says Tunji Alausa
Tunji Alausa, the minister of education, says President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed that history should and will be reintroduced as a subject in Nigeria’s basic schools. History, reports indicate, was removed from Nigeria’s basic school curriculum in 2007, eliciting sharp…
Welcoming 2025: A Year of Renewal and Boundless Possibilities
Now, 2025 stands before us like a blank canvas, waiting for the vibrant strokes of our dreams, aspirations, and hard work. The new year brings with it a chance to reflect, reset, and recharge. It’s an opportunity to forge new…
Ogun to construct Anthony Joshua Indoor Boxing Ring, says Abiodun
Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has announced plans by his administration to construct a brand-new Anthony Joshua Indoor Boxing Ring. Abiodun also announced that the two-time former world heavyweight boxing champion would light the Gateway Games National Sports Festival…
Seven Doors: A Blend of Myth and Historical Realities
Femi Adebayo’s Seven Doors stands out as a masterpiece that intricately weaves myth with historical realities, drawing its core inspiration from Ifa Divination, particularly the Oyeku corpus. This rich cultural connection not only grounds the movie in Yoruba spirituality but…
JUST IN: Many feared dead at Ibadan children funfair stampede
Many children reportedly lost their lives in a stampede at a children’s carnival in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The incident occurred at the private children’s fun fair held at Basorun Islamic High School, resulting in fatalities and injuries in…
Tinubu shifts N47.9trn 2025 budget presentation to Wednesday
The presentation of the N47.9 trillion 2025 budget by President Bola Tinubu, initially scheduled for Tuesday, December 17, 2024, has been postponed to Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Sources within the Senate revealed that the shift was confirmed by a top…
Yoruba Union Backs UK Party Leader, Kemi Badenoch, Condemns Nigerian Police Misconduct Under IGP Egbetokun
The Yoruba Union, known as Ìgbìnmó Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorúbá, has thrown its support behind Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the United Kingdom Conservative Party, following her recent comments about the Nigerian Police. The Union commended Badenoch for shedding light on what…
Nigerians Don’t React’, Amaechi Blames Citizens For Politicians’ Rascality
A former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has blamed the docility of Nigerians for the inability of the country to get the right form of leadership. Amaechi was speaking at the 2023 TheNiche Annual Lecture themed “Why We Stride and…