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It is no longer news that Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook and seventh richest man in the world is presently in Nigeria. He came in quietly on Tuesday 30th August, 2016 and his first point of call was Co-Creation Hub (CcHub), Yaba, Lagos. Where he is said to be really touched with the level of energy and commitment of the students and was impressed at the children coding and sharing ideas.

Gilbert Chagoury, the Nigerian-Lebanese billionaire, owner of the popular My Joy Bread in Ibadan, Eko Hotel in Lagos and the Atlantic City, has been banned from entering the United States.

Staffers of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in connection with largesse of the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Allison-Madueke to influence the 2015 general elections, are still working and receiving salaries. 

Former Minister of Aviation and the serving senator representing Anambra North Senatorial District in the upper chamber of the National Assembly, Stella Oduah lost her son on Friday to the cold hands of death.

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Oyo State has described the newly created Local Council Development Authority as Greek gift and ill-timed initiative.

Adebola Daniel, the son of the former governor of Ogun State, has proved beyond reasonable doubt that indeed there ability in disability, as he starts a foundation to press for equity and fairness to the physically challenged individuals in Nigeria.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has berated Governor Ayodele Fayose for criticising President Muhammadu Buhari over proposal to the National Assembly requesting for emergency powers to stimulate the economy.

The Oyo State Government has expressed readiness to partner with Online media practitioners in the state, in order to make information more accessible to citizens thereby fostering development in and around the state. This was made known on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information, Tourism and Culture, Mr. Toye Arulogun while receiving members of the Online Publishers’ Group, Oyo State chapter at his office in the State Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. While speaking during the courtesy visit, the Chairman of the OPG, Mr. Yinka Agboola stressed the need to have access to information from the government especially to balance stories before publication and keep the citizens abreast of the government’s activities. Mr. Arulogun who noted that there is a shift from information to communication said the government has stepped up efforts to make information available to people in the state and also educate and enlighten them about the government’s programmes. While also pointing

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has said that all machinery have been put in place to establish and package Shea Butter across the state for global transaction as well as providing employment opportunity for the citizenry.

Hon. Abayomi Oke, the Commissioner for Youth and Sports in Oyo State, has assured the Referees Association in the state of government's support to enhance the development of sports in the state.

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has said there would be a major shake-up in the Pace Setter Transport Services, (PTS), operators of the mass transit buses in the State.

The name Olatunde Oginni means different things to different people; while some see him as very consistent and a successful businessman, some see him to be too controversial. But from whichever perspective you might like to assess  him from, what you cannot take away from him is, his brain and the never die spirit. Also, the philanthropic side of him. He has been making money right from the younger age; by 24/25, Oginni had has companies and properties here and there. Which gave him a kind of upper hand above his peers and since then he has been giving back to the society in his own little way. Today, Olatunde Oginni sits atop a vibrant business empire which include Tiger Beach Limited, Flogin Natural Resources Limited, Tiger Flo Security, Olatunde Oginni Property and many more. Recently, Oginni shared his experience with Dare Adeniran as per his lifestyle as the Olodogbo of Odogbo-Ijesha. He  opens up on so many interesting issues and the controversy surrounding his tittle ‘’Olodo

President Muhammadu Buhari has requested the Senate to confirm nominees into positions of Chairman, Executive Commissioner, and Non-Executive Commissioners of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). A statement signed by the President's Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina confirmed that "in a letter dated August 2, 2016, sent to President of the Senate, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, Senator Olabiyi Durojaiye (South West) was nominated as Chairman, while Mr. Sunday Dare (South West) got the nod as Executive Commissioner, Stakeholders Management. Those nominated as Non-Executive Commissioners are: Aliyu Sa'idu Abubakar (North East), Clement Omeiza Baiye (North Central), Chief Okoi Ofem Obono Obla (South South), Pastor Ezekiel Yissa (North Central) and Senator Ifeanyi Ararume (South East). The nominations are in accordance with Section 8(1) of the Nigerian Communications Commission Act 2003".

Fresh facts have emerged as to why the former Registrar, Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chief Executive, Professor Dibu Ojerinde was sacked. Though it is believed in some quarters that Dibu Ojerinde must have seen his sack coming based on the recent happenings within the organisation he headed in the last couple of months, which has put the education of many tertiary education seekers in jeopardy. Abujareporters however opined that Ojerinde,  whose tenure was suppose to end April 2017, might have gotten his fingers burnt over the 2016 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) irregularities bordering on result multiplicity, centre relocation and system failure. Many people protested that the irregularities of the exercise limited their chances of gaining admission this year, that the board was unprepared for the CBT it adopted three years ago. It would be recalled that Ojerinde alongside other 16 chief executive officers in the Ministry of Educat