Ibarapa region of Oyo State is set to witness the fourth edition of the annual student program, tagged “Adventure Await Comrade”, an initiative of Comr. Idris Adeboye Jimoh (Sugar), the Chief of Staff to the Deputy Coordinator of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), South-West Zone D. The 5-day program which will span from November 3, to November 7, 2026, is expected to bring together students, youths, and academic stakeholders for a series of activities designed around leadership, community service, youth development, tourism, and social engagement. According to the convener of the initiative, day one, November 3, 2026, will…
Author: Illyas Oke
The House of Representatives has given major telecommunications operators in Nigeria seven days to appear before it and explain the persistent poor quality of network services affecting millions of subscribers across the country. The affected companies, including MTN Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria, Globacom and Mafab Communications, have been directed to appear before the House Ad Hoc Committee investigating the deterioration in telecommunications services on October 28, 2026. The committee issued the ultimatum during a public hearing in Abuja on Wednesday, following the failure of some invited operators to honour previous invitations. The decision followed the adoption of two motions sponsored by…
The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved Governor Seyi Makinde’s request for a N100 billion loan from United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc to fund infrastructure projects, alongside a separate N300 billion facility to refinance an existing contractors’ loan obtained from Access Bank. The approval followed a letter from Governor Makinde, addressed to the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, and read during plenary. Under the arrangement, the N100 billion loan will finance critical infrastructure projects and accelerate the completion of ongoing projects across the state, while the N300 billion facility will be used to transfer the government’s existing contractors’…
The Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) candidate for Ibarapa Central/North Federal Constituency, Hon. Gabriel Timileyin Micheal, popularly known as GTMIKE, has taken his consultation tour to Igboora, Ibarapa Central Local Government Area of Oyo State, where he met with party leaders, executives and members ahead of the forthcoming elections. The meeting, held on Tuesday, October 20, also provided an opportunity for the ZLP candidate to engage with the party’s councillorship candidates in Ibarapa Central ahead of the local government elections scheduled for December. Addressing the party faithful, GTMIKE expressed appreciation for the warm reception, describing the visit as an opportunity to…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has constituted a technical committee to accelerate wheat and other staple crop production and advance livestock development across Nigeria as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to improve domestic food production. The committee was established on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during a high-level meeting on agricultural sector performance and strategic interventions at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Shettima charged members to develop a clear implementation blueprint for the government’s agricultural interventions, urging them to combine their expertise and coordinate efforts to accelerate action on priority areas. The committee comprises representatives of key ministries and government agencies responsible for…
Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has emphasised the need for modern military training and professional military education to prepare Nigerian troops for evolving security threats. He made this known on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, during a visit to the Rwanda Military Academy in Gako, as part of efforts to strengthen defence cooperation between Nigeria and Rwanda. Shaibu commended the academy’s training standards, discipline and professionalism, particularly the tactical skills demonstrated during a Special Forces display. He said modern security challenges require effective leadership, innovative training and the ability to adapt to complex operational environments. The army chief…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is targeting a voter register of more than 103 million Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general elections, as it intensifies preparations for the nationwide polls. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan disclosed the commission’s preparations during a readiness assessment visit to Enugu State on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The commission’s target follows the completion of its three-phase Continuous Voter Registration exercise, which attracted more than 10.7 million new registrants, subject to verification. INEC said it has also been working to improve voter registration, strengthen electoral logistics, and ensure eligible Nigerians can participate in the elections.…
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over Nigeria’s poverty levels, charging the Federal Government to learn from countries that have made measurable progress in reducing poverty. Obi made the call in a statement marking World Statistics Day on Tuesday, October 20, stressing that reliable data, evidence-based policies and international best practices were essential to effective governance and national development. Citing Bangladesh as an example, the former Anambra State governor said the country lifted about 34 million people out of poverty between 2010 and 2022, while its extreme poverty rate…
Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Engr. Seyi Makinde has promised to introduce tax breaks for entrepreneurs if elected president in the 2027 general election. He made the pledge on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the APM South-South town-hall meeting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, as he outlined his plans to encourage business growth and job creation. Makinde said the government alone could not provide the employment and economic expansion Nigeria needs, stressing that entrepreneurs must be supported to invest, establish businesses, and create jobs. He cited his administration in Oyo State, claiming it increased internally…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze and thunderstorms across parts of Nigeria from Monday, October 19, to Wednesday, October 21, 2026, warning residents to take precautions against changing weather conditions. In its weather outlook released in Abuja on Sunday, the agency predicted that northern states will experience hazy conditions, while parts of the southern regions are expected to record thunderstorms and rainfall. For the North-Central region, the agency envisaged sunny skies with patches of clouds during the morning hours on Monday. It predicted isolated thunderstorms accompanied by light rainfall over parts of Kogi, Kwara, Benue and the…