…political families. His father, Senator Raji Ayoola Adeleke, an ally of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, was elected to the Senate on the Unity Party of Nigeria platform during the Second Republic. His elder brother, Isiaka Adeleke, became Osun’s first civilian governor in 1992 and subsequently served twice in the Senate. Ademol…

…revealed that the arrested soldier had allegedly been absent without official leave (AWOL) and was reportedly notorious for involvement in illicit drug trafficking. All five suspects are currently in custody and are undergoing further investigation, while security agencies continue efforts to uncover possible links to…

…his 81st birthdayBalogun, currently receiving treatment in Lagos, cited Chief Obafemi Awolowo as inspiration for preparing his final wishesThe pioneer filmmaker directed that his viable organs be extracted for donation, with the rest of his body handed to medical institutionsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred…

…confrontation with illness."He added that he was inspired by the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, saying: "Like the late sage, I firmly believe that departure from earthly existence should involve a well-thought out and orderly process, rather akin to preparation for a long journey."In the document, Balogun instructed that…

…Development Commission, Mr Biyi Poroye. The state chairman of the party, Mr Babatunde Kolawole, on Tuesday led members of the state working committee to one of the party elders in the state, a former deputy governor and Nigerian Ambassador to Uganda, Chief Omolade Oluwateru. At the residence of the former deputy govern…

…President Bola Tinubu appointed Aina, a professor of computer engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, to succeed Oloyede as the sixth registrar of JAMB.Oloyede, who was first appointed in 2016 by former President Muhammadu Buhari and reappointed for a second term in 2021, reflected on his tenure and s…

…accounted for.” In the letter dated 1 August 2026 and signed by SERAP deputy director Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation said: “The Auditor-General’s findings suggest a grave betrayal of the public trust and raise serious concerns about corruption and the management of public funds, police exhibits, firearms and ammu…

…over allegations of sexually harassing a female student. Three months later, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, launched an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment involving a professor in its Department of Linguistics and African Studies, bringing to two the number of professors at the instit…

The Ọbafẹmi Awolọwọ Foundation has opened nominations for the 2026 editions of the prestigious Ọbafẹmi Awolọwọ Prize for Leadership and the Ọbafẹmi Awolọwọ Sectoral Leadership Awards, inviting institutions, professional bodies and members of the public in Nigeria, across Africa and the international community to nomina…

A professor of Yoruba folklore, literature and culture at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Prof Olusola Ajibade, has said Christians and Muslims in Yorubaland have, without realising it, adopted elements of Isese, the Yoruba indigenous religion, into their worship styles and music. Ajibade, whose research inter…

…According to the Presidency, Aina is a Professor of Computer Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, with expertise in digital infrastructure, national examination systems and institutional reforms. The Presidency noted that Aina holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems Engineering from the Unive…

•Urges more predictable regulatory environment By Yinka Kolawole The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI, has warned that Nigeria risks losing its position as Africa’s leading technology hub unless the government accelerates policy reforms, expands digital infrastructure and creates a more predictable regulato…

…approach, Balogun drew a profound historical parallel to his late father, Dr Ganiyu Kolawole Balogun (GKB), who served as the first pioneer chairman of the Ibadan Municipal Government (IMG) from 1976 to 1979. “When my late father started road construction across Labiran and Oke-Are, he faced heavy criticism and blame f…

…during his birthday celebration and thanksgiving service at All Souls Church, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State. “Good parenting is the foundation a child builds their whole life on. It’s not about being perfect; it’s about being present, consistent and intentional,” Prof Oluponna said. “Every generation…

…than developmental.” ‘I don’t feel safe serving Nigeria’ A graduate of the Obafemi Awolowo University, who identified himself simply as Abayomi, for security reasons, said he deliberately opted out of the NYSC scheme because of growing insecurity and fears over his personal safety. He explained that the decision was no…

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Seyi Awolowo, has said Nigeria’s educational aspirations should have progressed beyond what he described as the “Akara and Kulikuli” stage, urging the country to focus on innovation and artificial intelligence instead of survival-driven thinking. Awolowo, while appearing on Vanguard’…

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…Sports Club (SSC) has officially declared winger Ayodele Ismail absent without leave (AWOL), confirming in a formal statement that the player abandoned the club without authorisation.The Ibadan-based Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) side issued the statement on Saturday, July 18, 2026.The club attributed the pla…

…first lawyer, who served from 1900 until his death in 1915, to Sir Kitoyi Ajasa, Olawolu Eric Moore, Eric James Alex Taylor, Adeyemo Alakija and Alhaji Jubril Martins, who died in June 1959, leadership was for life. The modern presidency began with Chief Frederick Rotimi Alade Williams in 1960, who remains the longest-…

…Ondo State, Professor Ebunoluwa Adejuyigbe, has charged outstanding students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, to pursue excellence beyond academic success by embracing integrity, discipline and selfless service as the foundation for national development. Adejuyigbe, who made this charge while delivering th…

…this while speaking during the burial of his mother-in-law, Mrs Sabainah Ibironke Opawole, mother of Yeye Olufunke Daniel, former first lady of the state. The burial service which was held at Ibara Baptist Church, Abeokuta had in attendance former President Olusegun Obasanjo represented by his wife, Mrs Bola Obasanjo,…

By Yinka Kolawole The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has disclosed plans by the Federal Government to publish indicators tracking poverty, incomes and inequality to assess the impact of the government’s economic reforms on the living standards of Nigerians. He said the move…

By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria entered the second half of 2026 with its strongest macroeconomic fundamentals in several years, but the gains have yet to translate into broad-based improvements in the real economy, according to the Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), Dr. Muda…

…Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a 60-year-old man, Mr. Owoade Matthew Kolawole, in Igboyaye, Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State. The incident occurred between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026. According to the victim's family, the kidnappers contacted them shortly after the i…

…since doing that would imperil the whole second-term project, as happened to Chief Awolowo in 1979 and 1983. That leaves him with only a northern choice. By the past weekend, the number of probable northern candidates for the post had swelled on social media, with Nuhu Ribadu, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Uba Sani, Yakubu Dog…