The Commander of the 17 Brigade, Nigerian Army in Katsina State, Brigadier-General Babatunde Omopariola, has called for the promotion of developmental journalism as a strategy to tackle insecurity in Nigeria. Speaking during a luncheon with members of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Katsina State Council, led by Chairman Tukur Den-Ali, the event…
Dalyce Curry, an actress known for her roles in Blues Brothers, Lady Sings the Blues, and The 10 Commandments, has tragically passed away at the age of 95. Her remains were discovered after her home in Altadena was destroyed in a wildfire, according to TMZ. The devastating incident occurred as the Eaton…
The Police have arrested Mrs Fatimah Odeale, who inflicted razor blade wounds on a 10-year-old boy, Olasunkanmi Oluwadamilare, for allegedly stealing N600. CSP Omolola Odutola, the Ogun State Command’s spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement in Abeokuta on Monday. Odutola explained that a delegation from the National Association of Proprietors of…
Lagos State Governor, Bababjide Sanwo-Olu, skipped the usual Monday weekly executive council meeting, staying at Lagos House, Marina, as the news of Speaker of the State, Mudashiru Obasa’s impeachment filtered around the state. Armed security personnel had, in the early hours of the day, stormed the premises of the Lagos House, Alausa,…
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), located in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has announced an indefinite closure following a protest by students over issues related to result verification. The protest stemmed from delays in verifying National Diploma (ND) results for students who had completed their studies at other polytechnics. The frustration over these delays led to a…
Three months after an official memo ordered his redeployment, Adegboyega Fasasi, Chief Security Officer (CSO) to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, remains in office, defying the directive from the Department of State Security Service (DSS). The directive, issued in October 2024 by DSS Director General Tosin Ajayi, required Fasasi to attend an executive management…
Lagos – Joe Igbokwe, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has voiced his support for the impeachment of Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Obasa, who was impeached by the assembly members on Monday, faced allegations of financial misconduct and various statutory violations. Following his…
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has been removed from office after he was impeached for gross misconduct and abuse of office by his fellow lawmakers. The lawmakers also appointed the Deputy Speaker, Mojisola Miranda, as the new speaker of the assembly. Mr Obasa has represented Agege Constituency…
President-elect Donald Trump takes office in ten days, inheriting a far more complex and unstable international landscape than when he first entered the White House. Global conflicts are intensifying, with Russia’s war in Ukraine nearing its third year, escalating competition with China across multiple domains, and mounting tensions in the Middle East. Israel…
The Nigerian telecom sector is facing a growing crisis due to escalating operating costs, including rising fuel prices, power costs, labor, and security, as well as fluctuations in the forex market. These factors have put immense pressure on telecom businesses, prompting calls from telecom operators for tariff increases to maintain operations and ensure business…
The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has criticized Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed for attributing governance challenges to President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms. In a statement signed by Chairman Emeka Nwankpa and Secretary Dapo Okubanjo, TMSG dismissed Governor Mohammed’s claims, describing them as baseless and an excuse for incompetence. They argued that only…
Dr. Maymunah Kadiri, a Consultant Neuropsychiatrist and Medical Director of Pinnacle Medical Services in Lagos, has identified social media as a significant factor contributing to the rising cases of depression and suicide, particularly among young people. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Dr. Kadiri explained that social media often…
President Bola Tinubu has rejoiced with Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on his 60th birthday. A statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), informed that President Tinubu commended Aiyedatiwa for his unwavering dedication and political consistency, beginning from his membership of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN)…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Owerri zone has called on Nigerians, particularly vulnerable students, to voice out against the Federal Government’s proposed policy to abolish the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) across public institutions in the country. They alleged that the proposed policy is a plot to kill public tertiary education in…
Sierra Leone has reported its first confirmed case of mpox since the world’s highest alert level for the potentially deadly viral disease was raised last year. “The patient is a 27-year-old man from the rural district of the Western Zone,” near the capital Freetown, the National Public Health Agency stated in a social media…
Nollywood actress and wife of legendary singer, Innocent Idibia, better known as 2Face, Annie Macaulay Idibia has taken to her social media page to celebrate her 13 years of marital bliss with her husband. Taking to her Instagram story on Saturday, Annie shared highlights from their “Detty December” together, expressing pride and joy in…
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s stunning strike lit up Liverpool’s 4-0 win over Accrington Stanley to cruise into the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday as Chelsea thrashed Morecambe 5-0. Brentford were the only Premier League side to fall to lower league opposition as Plymouth, who sit bottom of the Championship, stunned the Bees 1-0 thanks…
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Friday unveiled a national campaign aimed at reducing the number of firearms on the country’s violence-stricken streets. The initiative, named “Yes to Disarmament, Yes to Peace,” incentivises citizens to anonymously surrender weapons at designated drop-off points, including churches, in exchange for cash. Compensation rates include 8,700 pesos ($430) for…
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has disclosed that a fire burned some shanties in the Surulere area of the state. The Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Lagos. According to him, following distress calls received through the 767…
2026 – The forum of former Osun State House of Assembly members under the All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged the party to zone its 2026 governorship ticket to the Osun West Senatorial District. In a communiqué signed by Ajibola Akinloye and 14 other ex-lawmakers, the group highlighted that Osun West has been marginalized, having…
Ekiti Airport – The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has begun the calibration of landing systems at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, marking a critical step toward the commencement of commercial flight operations. This development follows the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority’s (NCAA) approval for non-scheduled flight operations at the airport for a six-month period….
Lipton tea, cloves, and ginger form a powerful combination with numerous health benefits. Here’s why this trio should be a part of your daily routine: 1. Boosts Digestion and Metabolism Lipton tea is packed with antioxidants that cleanse the body, while ginger accelerates digestion by breaking down food in the stomach. Cloves, with…
OYO – Kingmakers in Oyo have rejected the appointment of Prince Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo, describing it as illegal and unlawful. The state government had earlier announced the approval of Prince Owoade’s appointment by Governor Seyi Makinde, two years after the stool became vacant. Five kingmakers from the town, however,…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a 32-year-old blogger, Augustus, for allegedly cloning its official website and publishing a fraudulent recruitment notice. The suspect, a native of Akwa Ibom State, was apprehended on Thursday at his residence on Akpan Eno Lane in Abak. Augustus, a graduate of the University of Uyo…
ASUU – Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared that 2025 could witness prolonged confrontations with the Federal Government unless concrete steps are taken to resolve lingering issues in the education sector. The Ibadan Chapter Chairman of ASUU, Prof. Ayo Akinwole, stated on January 2, 2025, that efforts by the FG in 2024…
Everyone is expecting my comment on the recent engagement of a foreign coach for the country’s national football team, the Super Eagles. I am sorry that I am going to disappoint those expecting me to criticize or praise the appointment. I am numb! Like every other Nigerian, I knew a search was on for…
Wike – A former minister of youth and sports, Solomon Dalung, has come under fire for his assertion that road construction in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) does not equate to development. Lere Olayinka, the senior special assistant on public communications and new media to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, described Dalung’s statement as “a…
Nigerian – Nutrition experts have highlighted ways Nigerians can maintain a healthy diet despite the soaring cost of food. They emphasized that healthy eating doesn’t have to be expensive, as proper education and access to the right information are essential. According to Professor Ignatius Onimawo, Vice-Chancellor of Ave Maria University, affordable alternatives can provide…
Ekiti – A coalition of human rights and community-based organizations across Nigeria has named Ekiti State Governor Abiodun Oyebanji as the 2024 Governor of the Year. The Nigerian Human Rights Community (NIHRCO), comprising 130 civil society groups nationwide, announced the recognition during its General Congress meeting in Lagos. The coalition lauded Oyebanji’s achievements in…
Governor Abiodun – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced plans to increase the number of interns under the Ogun Teach initiative from 4,000 to 6,000. This move aims to address the teacher-to-student ratio in the state’s education sector and ensure equitable access to quality education. The governor shared this update at his…
Nigeria Police Force – Raheem Okoya, son of billionaire businessman and industrialist, Chief Razaq Akanni Okoya, has publicly apologised following the backlash from a viral video showing him and his brother, Wahab Okoya, displaying wads of N1,000 banknotes and spraying themselves while dancing to a music. News reports that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF)…
