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By Peter Omopo  Traditional rulers in Egbeda Local Government Area of Ibadan, Oyo State, have called on the Nigeria Police to retrain and sensitise their officers on the responsible use of firearms, following the tragic killing of a student by a stray bullet allegedly fired by a police officer. The appeal was made in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Acting Chairman of the Egbeda Traditional Council and representative of the Olubadan, High Chief Sharafadeen Alli, in the wake of the incident that claimed the life of an SSS 3 student. The student, who was on his way to…

In the heart of Ado Awaye, a serene community in Oyo State known for its iconic suspended lake, a quiet but powerful transformation is underway. Spearheaded by LAPO Microfinance Bank (LAPO MfB) in collaboration with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), an ambitious afforestation campaign is breathing new life into the landscape. This initiative is more than a response to environmental degradation—it is a deliberate and strategic step toward climate resilience and ecological restoration. Climate change remains one of the most pressing challenges of our era, with widespread impacts that cut across continents. According to the United Nations, global…

By Peter Omopo  Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused the Nigerian judiciary of widespread corruption, alleging that some judges and legal practitioners have compromised their roles, thereby eroding public trust in the justice system. El-Rufai made the remarks on Monday, May 19, 2025, while speaking at the Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Bwari Branch, held in Abuja. According to the former governor, increasing judicial delays, procedural inefficiencies, and questionable decisions have contributed to a growing perception that the judiciary is no longer a neutral arbiter of justice. “In parallel, our judiciary—meant to be the bedrock…

By Peter Omopo  The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called on all levels of government and other employers of medical professionals to prioritise the welfare of doctors as a key measure to address the country’s growing brain drain crisis, commonly referred to as the “japa syndrome.” Speaking in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, during a grand reception held in honour of newly appointed commissioners and senior special assistants in the health sector, NMA President, Prof. Bala Audu, emphasised that the ongoing shortage of medical personnel is not exclusive to Nigeria but a global issue. He warned, however, that failure to provide…

By Peter Omopo  The United Kingdom, France, and Canada have jointly warned Israel of potential sanctions should it continue its intensified military operations in the Gaza Strip, according to a report by the BBC on Monday. In a coordinated statement, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney urged Israel to halt its offensive and immediately facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza. The leaders described the humanitarian conditions in the enclave as “intolerable,” citing a full blockade that has restricted access to food, fuel, and medicine since early March. The joint…

By Peter Omopo  Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has declared Galatasaray “the best” after helping the club secure a record-extending 25th Turkish Süper Lig title with a 3-0 victory over Kayserispor on Sunday. Osimhen, who has been in superb form, scored his seventh goal in six games to fire the Istanbul giants to the league crown with two matches remaining. The emphatic win put Galatasaray eight points clear of closest rivals Fenerbahçe, effectively ending Jose Mourinho’s side’s title hopes. Reacting to the triumph, Osimhen celebrated on social media platform X, writing: “What more can I say? We are the Best.…

By Peter Omopo  Ogun State and Lagos State will clash in the semi-finals of the women’s badminton team event at the ongoing 2024 National Sports Festival, with the match scheduled for Tuesday (today) at the Alake Sports Centre in Abeokuta. The badminton event, which commenced on Monday, has drawn top Nigerian talent as states battle for medals in both the men’s and women’s categories. In the women’s quarter-finals, the team event was contested over three singles and two doubles matches. Hosts Ogun State, led by Olympian and multiple African Championships medallist Dorcas Adesokan, secured a dominant 3-0 victory against the…

By Peter Omopo  A fresh oil spill has struck the Oshika community in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State, causing extensive environmental damage to farmlands and contaminating local water sources, including the Wome River. The incident, which occurred on Monday, affected a pipeline operated by Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, the firm that recently took over facilities formerly managed by Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria. Residents and environmental activists have decried the impact of the spill, which they say has further endangered livelihoods in the predominantly agrarian and fishing community. Environmentalist and Executive Director of the Youths…

By Peter Omopo  The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted full accreditation to 31 academic programmes across three Nigerian institutions: Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti; Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo; and the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede in Oyo State. According to official communications dated April 30, 2025, and signed by the NUC’s Acting Director of Accreditation, Abraham Chundusu, EKSU received full accreditation for 18 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes following the commission’s October/November 2024 accreditation exercise. Programmes granted full approval at EKSU include Master’s degrees in Personnel Management, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, and Philosophy, as well as disciplines such as Arabic…

By Peter Omopo  The Vice-Chancellor of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Prof. Timothy Adebayo, has endorsed the Federal Government’s move to potentially extend the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to students in private tertiary institutions. This follows a recent announcement by NELFUND Managing Director, Akintunde Sawyerr, during a strategic engagement and sensitisation session with institutional leaders in Enugu. Sawyerr hinted that the loan scheme, currently restricted to students in public institutions, could be expanded to include private university students within the next three years. Prof. Adebayo, responding to the development, hailed the proposal as a progressive step toward ensuring educational equity…