By Tope Alade Earlier this morning we read a piece entitled: “UPDATED: ASUU, NANT say no objection to FUOYE VC’s return, as SSANU kicks”, from an online news outlet, Devreporting, and we were greatly disappointed after reading some statement credited to one Abdussobur Salaam, identified as the National Vice President, SSANU, who was quoted to…

The female student seen in a viral video having sex with an elderly teacher at Okadjakrom Senior High School (SHS) in Ghana has reportedly owned up to arranging the recording. According to a popular United Kingdom-based Ghanaian media personality,Trouble Man Carlos (real name, Ransford Kojo Essilfie), who claims to have spoken directly with the student,…

A fresh graduate of the Osun State College of Technology, Esa-Oke, identified as Taoreed, has been confirmed dead after being struck by a stray bullet in a violent clash between rival cult groups in the community. The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday, September 23, just hours after Taoreed had collected his National Youth Service Corps…

Engr. Dr. Taofeek Adekunle Abdul-Hameed, FNSE, FISE, FNIEEE, FIMC, the pioneer Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, Oyo State, has been named Best Rector of the Year 2025 in recognition of his visionary leadership and contributions to technical education in Nigeria. Dr. Abdul-Hameed received the prestigious Face of Living Hero of Academic World Award 2025 from…

In a bid to raise awareness and save lives through early detection, the Access to Basic Medical Care (ABC) Foundation has announced a free breast cancer screening initiative for 1,000 women in Oyo State. The initiative, which forms part of activities to commemorate Pink Month—globally recognized every October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month—was unveiled by…

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, has declared that his lingering conflict with the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, can never be resolved, accusing the Ife monarch of betrayal and alleged attempts to destroy him. Speaking on the controversy surrounding his strained relationship with the Ooni, the Oluwo alleged that despite playing…

A National Leader of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), Comrade Adesina Akinpelu, has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for failing to address the worsening insecurity faced by Yorubas in the North Central region, particularly in Kwara South, during his nationwide broadcast marking Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary. In his address, President Tinubu highlighted his administration’s commitment…

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) congratulated Nigerians on the nation’s 65th Independence anniversary, urging citizens to remain hopeful, patriotic and committed to sustaining the nation’s hard-earned unity. Alli, in his goodwill message on Wednesday in Ibadan, said Independence Day remained a powerful reminder of the resilience, sacrifices, and collective determination of Nigerians to live together…

…says society is committed to assisting FG, stakeholders in renewed hope agenda By Dr. Tosin Tume(Public Relations Officer) The Society of Nigerian Theatre Artists (SONTA) has celebrated Nigeria at 65 independence anniversary, saying the country’s march to greatness is non negotiable. It also reiterated the society’s commitment, dedication and determination to collaborate with the Federal…

Prince Segun Akanni, Publisher of The Drum Online (Pan-Afrikan) and Convener of the annual Pan-Afrikan Drum Festival in Canada, has congratulated Mr. Ola Awakan of TV Continental (TVC) on his appointment as the Director General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Awakan,…