…the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar. The statement read, “This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Tuesday, 14th July, 2026, which is equivalent to the 29th day of Muharram 1448AH, shall be the day to look for the new moon of Safar 1448AH.” It added, “Muslims ar…

A Yoruba cultural advocate and Lead of Abinibi Hub, Bunmi Adetona, has appealed to the Oyo State Government to immortalise the late Michael Oyedokun, one of the teachers killed during the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, by naming a secondary school after him. Adetona made the appeal in…

…for the post had swelled on social media, with Nuhu Ribadu, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Uba Sani, Yakubu Dogara, Hadiza Bala Usman, Umaru Bago, and George Akume all rumoured to be in consideration. And then, of course, there is the sitting Vice President Kashim Shettima. I personally cannot see how anyone on this list offers…

…Ajibola, popularly known as Pasuma.For years, many fans have believed that the late Yoruba actor Baba Agbako was Pasuma's biological father.However, the respected actress has dismissed the claim, insisting that there was never any blood relationship between the late movie star and the Fuji singer.Iya Rainbow addresses…

…of the 9.7-kilometre Saki Township Road along the Oke Ogun Polytechnic-Ilesa Baruba Road, the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the 34.85-kilometre Oyo-Iseyin Road, and the construction of the 5.5-kilometre Adegbayi Junction-Bus Terminal-Iwo Road Interchange. He added that work was also ongoing on the reconstruction…

…negotiations, was influenced by lessons learned from the abduction of Maj. Gen. Abubakar Rabbe, retd, in Katsina State. According to the sources, the DSS had earlier recommended a military assault on the kidnappers’ hideout after concluding that such an operation offered the best chance of rescuing the retired general…

…Bishop of Oyo Diocese, Most Rev. Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo, and the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Alhaji Dawud Akinola, have expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and security agencies over the successful rescue of the pupils, teachers, and other victims abducted in Oriire…

…students remain in captivity following separate Boko Haram attacks on schools in Askira/Uba Local Government Area, parents said the Oyo rescue had rekindled hope but also deepened their frustration over what they described as prolonged silence regarding their children's fate. On May 15, suspected Boko Haram insurgents…

GistReel The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Federal Government over the proposed approval of a uniform ₦50,000 examination fee for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations fro…

…the development, the Zamfara State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, said the killing of the bandit commander had been reported. The death of Kachalla Yellow has generated reactions across the state, with images of his remains circulating on social media. The post Notorious Zamfara bandit kingpin Kac…

…to journalists. According to the statement, the operation led to the arrest of one Abubakar Ayomide, 25, also known as “Garbazin”, who subsequently led operatives to the group’s hideout, where four other suspects were apprehended. The other suspects were identified as Tanko Yusuf, 23; Ahmed Abibu, 24; Abubakar Shafi, 2…

Yoruba nation freedom fighter, Sunday Adeyemo, aka Igboho, has said President Bola Tinubu spared no effort in making sure that the kidnapped school children and their teachers in Oyo State regained freedom. Igboho said the government under Tinubu is determined to deal with all forms of criminalities in Nigeria. The stu…

…of kidnapped pupils, teachers in Oriire LGA Oyo state Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, the Olubadan of Ibadanland has urged government to secure communities sharing border with the National Park. The monarch while reacting to the release of the pupils and teachers kidnapped in Yawota and Ahoro Esinele communities in Oriire…

…as spokesman of African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar.The ex-Anambra governor dared Okonkwo to publicly release every alleged damaging piece of information he claims to have against him.Obi made the vow during an interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, stating that his lawsui…

…investigation of the matter and not a government agency. Among them is Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 elections, who argued: “Something is fundamentally wrong within the machinery of this administration. Nigerians deserve the whole truth, not caref…

…passing of the former midfielder. “With great sorrow, we mourn the passing of Antonio Ubaldo Rattin, an idol and symbol of our institution,” the club said. “We stand with his family and loved ones at this difficult time. Farewell, Rata.” Rattin also enjoyed a distinguished international career, representing Argentina f…

…by the Special Adviser to the Governor on SDGs and Water Resources, Hon. Damilola Otubanjo, while responding to a BusinessDay report titled “Despite N13bn Investments, Pipe-Borne Water Still Luxury in Ogun Capital,” published on 3 July 2026. According to the statement, while acknowledging that some residents of Abeokut…

…Stephen Agbor of the Department of Medical and Dental Service (DMDS), and Dan Abubakar signed the statement. According to the duo, the facilities were sealed following inspection by the taskforce on Health Quality and Anti-Quackery. Stay Ahead with Premium Times Follow us on Google News and never miss breaking stories,…

…persecution. When asked why other prominent opposition politicians like Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi have not been subjected to similar legal proceedings, Barde insisted that El-Rufai’s case is exceptional because of his political significance. “I believe Nasir is in this situation because the President and all the peo…

By Emmanuel Aziken & Emily Ogah For more than a decade, Jim Beabubari Marshall stood quietly inside the lifts of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, headquarters, moving staff, visitors and top officials from one floor to another. To many who passed through those doors daily, he was simply the lift operator.…

…the Round of 16. With the match level at 1-1 and appearing destined for extra time, Pau Cubarsi tested Belgium substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens with a powerful long-range effort. Lammens, who had replaced the injured Thibaut Courtois, failed to hold the shot, allowing Merino to react quickest and fire the rebound in…

…the state. The council, led by its Chairman and Sarki Fulani of Lagos, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar Bambado II, expressed joy over the safe return of the victims, describing the operation as a demonstration of commitment and coordination by the nation’s security architecture. In a statement issued by its Media Office, the…

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta/Ebunoluwa Sessou Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, and the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, have commended President Bola Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and security agencies over the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local G…

…insisting that criminal elements would not be allowed to gain a foothold in Yorubaland. In a statement issued by his Press Secretary, Alli Ibrahim, on Friday, Oba Akanbi said the rescue operation demonstrated that Nigeria could overcome its security challenges through collaboration between the government, security agen…

Influencer model plunges to her d£ath from 27th floor of Dubai skyscraper A newly engaged influencer mysteriously fell to her d£ath from the 27th floor of a Dubai skyscraper.Kauana Bilhar, 27, of Brazil, recently travelled to the United Arab Emirates where she fatally fell from the high-rise, her mother, Darla Bilhar,…