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By Peter Omopo The management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, has announced the temporary closure of its Iseyin campus following the tragic death of a 200-level student of the Department of Agricultural Economics. The student was reportedly killed on Friday morning by a yet-to-be-identified commercial driver along the Iseyin–Saki Road in Oyo State. The incident sparked a violent protest by students, who allegedly set the commercial vehicle ablaze after the driver fled the scene. Confirming the development in a statement on Saturday, the university’s Registrar, Olayinka Balogun, said the institution’s management decided to suspend academic activities at…

By Peter Omopo | Awka The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, as the winner of the 2025 Anambra State governorship election. Announcing the results at the INEC headquarters in Awka on Sunday, the Returning Officer, Prof. Edoba Omoregie, said Soludo polled 422,664 votes, defeating his closest rival, Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who garnered 99,445 votes. The Young Progressives Party (YPP) candidate, Sir Paul Chukwuma, came third with 37,753 votes. According to INEC, 16 political parties participated in the keenly contested election.…

By Peter Omopo | Ibadan Top leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Oke Ogun axis of Oyo State have reaffirmed their loyalty to Governor Seyi Makinde, passing a vote of confidence on his leadership and lauding his administration’s achievements as the most impactful in the state’s history. The declaration came during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Iseyin Demonstration School Field I & II on Thursday, following the recent resignation of former lawmaker and PDP chieftain, Senator Hosea Agboola, popularly known as “Hallelujah,” from the party. Agboola, a prominent figure in Oyo politics, left the PDP along…

By Peter Omopo Global attention is fixed on Nigeria after United States President Donald Trump threatened to invade the West African nation and reclassified it as a “Country of Particular Concern (CPC)” — a move sparked by allegations of widespread persecution of Christians. The controversy began after international advocacy groups and social media campaigns claimed that thousands of Christians had been killed in Nigeria, prompting Trump’s decision and renewed international scrutiny. Comedian and TV host Bill Maher further inflamed the debate in September, describing the situation as “genocide,” citing claims that Boko Haram had killed over 100,000 people and destroyed…

Broken people often break others not because they are evil but because they are in pain. A heart that has never healed bleeds on those who never cut it. When we refuse to face our wounds, we risk transferring them to the people who love us most. In relationships and marriages, an unhealed heart can turn love into a battlefield. Past betrayal can make us suspicious of pure intentions. Past rejection can make us push away genuine affection. That’s why healing is not selfish, but it’s necessary. You can’t build a healthy “us” on a hurting “me.” In society, broken…

By Peter Omopo A United States lawmaker, Riley Moore, has accused the Nigerian government of failing to justify the billions of dollars in military assistance it has received from Washington, alleging continued killings of Christians in the country despite years of support. Moore, who chairs the investigative committee set up by US President Donald Trump to probe alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria, made the allegations during an interview on The Dinesh D’Souza Show on Thursday night. “My brothers and sisters in Christ are murdered for practising their faith and belief in our Lord Jesus Christ,” Moore said, condemning what he…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Federal University of Science and Technology (FUSTECH) in Epe, Lagos State, despite the Federal Government’s seven-year moratorium on creating new tertiary institutions. The development was announced on Thursday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary. He revealed that President Tinubu had signed the Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe (Establishment) Bill 2025 into law. “It is my honour to announce that the Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe Establishment Bill 2025 has been assented to by Mr. President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Akpabio stated. He added…

In relationships, one of the biggest mistakes we make is trying to change our partner. Real love doesn’t FORCE TRANSFORMATION, but INSPIRES it . You can not reshape someone with pressure, complaints, or control. But you can influence them through your character, patience, and actions. Change that comes from love lasts longer than change that comes from force. * Let your kindness teach * Let your patience speak louder than your anger * Let your constitency show what words can not express * Influence: Don’t impose. When you focus on becoming the best version of yourself, you naturally influence the…

By Peter Omopo, Lagos A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has called on President Bola Tinubu to reach out to respected Nigerians with global credibility to engage directly with U.S. President Donald Trump, following Washington’s recent decision to designate Nigeria as “a country of particular concern” over alleged attacks on Christians. Speaking on Friday during Channels Television’s Morning Brief programme, Momodu advised President Tinubu to put aside partisan politics and enlist the help of eminent Nigerians capable of diplomatically managing Nigeria’s international image. According to him, Nigeria possesses “some of the most brilliant and globally connected…

By Peter Omopo, Abuja A civil society organisation, Democracy Watch Initiative (DWI), has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of engaging in what it described as “authoritarian and destabilising actions” that pose a serious threat to Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its Director of Strategic Communication, Dr. Tunji O. Bamidele, the group alleged that Wike’s recent conduct reflected a deliberate attempt to undermine democratic institutions and destabilise political parties across the country. According to Bamidele, the minister’s actions “represent a calculated assault on the democratic fabric of our nation,” adding that…