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Toluwanisings: Family Announces Date for Service of Songs in Ibadan

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The family of Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has announced October 27, 2026, for his night of tributes and service of songs, a week after his sudden death. In a statement posted on the late singer’s social media page on Wednesday, the family said the event would hold at 3pm at the Hall of Grace, Jogor Centre, Ibadan, Oyo State. “We invite you to join us for a Night of Tributes and Service of Songs in honour of our beloved brother, friend, and gospel minister, Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, fondly known as Toluwanisings,” the statement read. Toluwanisings died on October 14, 2026, hours after ministering at a praise concert organised by fellow gospel singer Bidemi Olaoba in Ibadan. His death has triggered widespread reactions on social media, with celebrities and other Nigerians raising concerns about the state of the country’s healthcare system and the availability of emergency medical services. According to his personal assistant,...
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Why I’m Supporting Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Despite Hardship — Ex-Obidient Leader

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A former chairperson of the Coalition for Peter Obi (CPO), Marcel Ngogbehei, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, describing them as necessary steps towards achieving Nigeria’s long-term economic stability and sustainable growth. Ngogbehei, who previously organised activities for the Obidient Movement and worked with the Labour Party (LP) during the 2023 elections, urged Nigerians to assess the administration’s policies objectively rather than allowing political affiliations to influence their judgment. He spoke on Tuesday in Abuja at a press conference following his recent appointment as director-general of the Tinubu Movement for Sustainable Governance Foundation (TMS). According to him, the country’s economic realities before Tinubu assumed office must be considered when evaluating the rationale, immediate consequences and potential long-term benefits of the administration’s decisions. “We are not defending Tinubu as a person. We are looking at the init...
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Dotun Sanusi at 58: BASA Lauds Ilaji Boss as True Statesman Committed to Oyo’s Prosperity Beyond Politics

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•••Urges Government to Embrace Sanusi’s Vision, Resources and Commitment to Progress As Chief Engr. Dr. Jubril Dotun Sanusi (JDS), the Okanlomo Oodua and Gbonka Olubadan of Ibadanland, marks his 58th birthday anniversary on October 17, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Oyo South Senatorial District, Hon. Bolanle Aminat Sarumi-Aliyu (BASA), has described him as a true statesman whose overriding desire is to see Oyo State develop and prosper. BASA commended Sanusi for standing firm with the people of Oyo State and Nigeria at large, noting that his commitment to the advancement of society and willingness to invest his personal resources in development reflect a genuine passion for the collective good. “Engr. Sanusi is a big brother, and many of us are looking up to him,” BASA said, acknowledging his influence and the example he continues to set through his commitment to the progress of the state. For BASA, Sanusi's 58th birthday is more than a celebration of...
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From 1999 to 2027: South Ruled for 18 Years, North for 10 — How Is It the South’s Turn Again?

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By Mohammed Bello Doka  5 May, 2026. Stop. Do not scroll past this headline. Breathe in what is written—because what stares back at you is the single greatest threat to the survival of our fragile democracy since the handover in 1999. The numbers are not opinion. They are not ethnic sentiment. They are not propaganda. The numbers are 18 and 10. Between 1999 and 2027, Southern Nigeria will have occupied the presidency for eighteen years. The North will have held it for only ten. The gap is eight years—an entire Olympic cycle of political imbalance. Yet the political establishment, with a straight face, insists it is the South's "turn" again in 2027. For the North to lose eight years of leadership and be told to wait another four is not political rotation—it is a permanent coronation. This op-ed is not a diatribe. It is a plea for arithmetic. For justice. For the soul of a pact that has held Nigeria together for a quarter-century. Let us begin at the beginning. ...
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FAAC: FG, states, LGs shared N2.4trn in September | Statutory revenue increased by N246bn

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The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N2.43 trillion among the federal, state, and local governments as revenue for September 2026. In a statement on Thursday, Francis Kusa, chief information officer and head of information and public relations at the ministry of finance, said the allocation was made at FAAC’s October meeting, chaired by Shamsudeen Ogunjimi, accountant-general of the federation. According to the statement, the amount was drawn from a gross revenue of N3.91 trillion. From the stated amount, the federal government was said to have received N832.24 billion, while the states got N799.87 billion.
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NIGERIAN ARMY TRAINS 8 DIVISION SENIOR NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS ON LEADERSHIP, PROFESSIONALISM

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The Nigerian Army has organised a five-day Leadership Awareness and Development Course for senior non-commissioned officers of the 8 Division and Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, to strengthen their leadership capacity, operational efficiency and professionalism. A statement by the the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba indicates that the course aligns with the Chief of Army Staff's Command philosophy of building a professionalism It adds that the training is to improve discipline, enhance inter-agency cooperation and equip participants with the skills needed to respond effectively to Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. Representing the General Officer Commanding, 8 Division, and Commander, Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Bemgba Koughna, the Chief of Staff, Headquarters 8 Division, Brigadier General Ibrahim Gambari, commended the participants and the Nigerian Army Resource Centre for facilitat...
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ORIIRE ABDUCTION: OYO STATE GOVERNMENT INTENSIFIES EFFORTS TO RESTORE ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

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The Oyo State Government has intensified efforts to restore normal academic activities and strengthen education delivery in communities affected by the recent security incident in Oriire Local Government Area. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola, stated this during a working visit to rescued learners, teachers and members of the host communities at Ahoro Dada, Oriire Local Government Area, on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. The Commissioner, who led a team of senior officials from the Ministry to the affected communities, engaged students, teachers, parents, traditional rulers, security personnel and other stakeholders on measures to ensure the safe and effective return of learners to school. During a stopover at Iseyin District Grammar School, the Commissioner assessed teaching and learning activities following the resumption of the first-term academic session. He expressed concern about the level of preparedness observed and charged...
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