Ekiti, Nigeria — The Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe, has charged the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, to be in the pioneer of efforts to tackle the challenges facing the Yoruba race. Oba Adejugbe, who said it was not time for Yoruba to be…
Anambra, Nigeria — Federal lawmaker, Afam Ogene, has decried the alleged imposition of N700,000 against traders affected by the closure of the Onitsha drug market by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). Ogene, who is the member representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency in Anambra under the Labour Party said in a…
Akwa Ibom, Nigeria — The Police Command in Akwa Ibom said it had arrested four suspected criminals in Udi Street in Uyo and recovered numerous stolen items. DSP Timfon John, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, said this in a statement in Uyo on Monday. John said that the suspects were arrested based on credible intelligence…
Enugu, Nigeria — The Police in Enugu State have rescued 21 kidnapped victims, neutralized one suspect, and arrested another during multiple coordinated operations across the state. The operations also led to the recovery of a firearm, a vehicle, and other exhibits. According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, the breakthroughs were…
Nigeria — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2025 UTME resit for candidates affected by technical issues during the main exam. Out of the 336,845 candidates rescheduled for the exam, 21,082 (about 7%) were absent. While no specific reasons were provided for their absence, JAMB has granted them…
Nigeria — Dangote Refinery has slashed the pump price of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, by N15 per litre. According to a statement released yesterday, the company said that as a result of the reduction, Nigerians can now purchase the product at N875 per litre in Lagos instead of N890— N885 per…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has disclosed that the current administration of President Bola Tinubu inherited “almost no projects” in the Southeast region of the country upon assuming office. This was as the minister highlighted that significant interventions have since begun to address the infrastructure gap. Umahi made this known on…
Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, said he was expecting more politicians to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections. The President, who said he was happy with what his administration and the party had achieved, said he did not expect people to remain in “a sinking…
United States — Man sentenced to death for the 1989 murder of his wife and her two sons was executed in Tennessee on Thursday, according to the state’s Department of Correction. Smith, 75, is to be put to death by lethal injection on May 22, 2025, for the 1989 shooting and stabbing murders of his…
Rivers, Nigeria — Some of the commuters at Mbano Camp junction in Oyigbo local government area of Rivers, on Thursday, have appealed for the state government’s intervention on the bad roads in the area. The commuters, who spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at Oyigbo, said that the Oyigbo to…
Nigeria — APC chieftain and youth advocate, Comrade Isaac Balami has condemned the constant attacks on Seyi Tinubu, stating that an attack on him should be seen as a slap on Nigerian youth and the less privileged whom Mr. Tinubu has dedicated his time to the protection of their rights and privileges. Balami, who referenced…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Senator representing Ebonyi North Senatorial District, Onyekachi Nwebonyi, has called for the relocation of the habitats of old buildings in the community around the Abuja International Airport. Nwebonyi made this call in a now-trending video during the last plenary on Thursday. The Deputy Senate Chief Whip said he wanted the vicinity…
Benue, Nigeria — The Benue government has announced the death of former military governor of Katsina State, Rtd Col. Joseph Akaagerger. This is contained in a press statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Benue Governor, Mr Tersoo Kula and made available to newsmen in Makurdi on Tuesday. Kula stated that the former…
Amambra, Nigeria — The Catholic Diocese of Awka, Anambra State has expressed its deep sadness over the passing of one of its priests, Reverend Father Anthony Udogu, who died in the early hours of Monday, while playing lawn tennis. The deceased, until his death was the Parish Priest of St. Francis Parish, Awka and Dean…
Nigeria — The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has returned from a trip to the Vatican, emphasising that his participation in the inauguration ceremony of Pope Leo XIV should not be misconstrued as political. Accordimg to a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Obi clarified that the…
Ogun, Nigeria — Director General of National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has confirmed two top Nigerian musicians, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and Bukola Elemide, also known as Asa, for the opening of the 22nd National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Sunday. The opening will be held at the MKO Abiola Stadium…
Lagos, Nigeria — The Afrobeats star Davido has penned an emotional tribute to his long-time manager, Asa Asika, following Asika’s traditional wedding in Lagos. It was previously reported that the award-winning singer served as a groomsman during the ceremony, visibly supporting his manager throughout the celebrations. On Saturday, Davido took to X to share a…
Enugu, Nigeria — A middle-aged man identified as Ogbonna, popularly known as Mourinho, has allegedly killed his ex-girlfriend, Chisom Ayogu, at his residence in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State. It was gathered that the deceased, who hailed from Amufie community in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State, had visited Mourinho at his…
Bauch, Nigeria — Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has approved a donation of N100m to support families of vigilantes and villagers who were recently ambushed and killed by bandits. The governor made the announcement on Thursday during a condolence visit to Duguri, Gwana, Yelwa Duguri, and other affected communities in the Alkaleri Local Government…
Amambra, Nigeria — The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old man, Habubakar Umar, for allegedly defiling four minors in the state. In a press statement on Thursday by the command’s spokesman, SP Suleiman Nguroje, the police disclosed that the suspect was arrested on Tuesday. “The operatives of Adamawa State Police Command attached to…
Ogun, Nigeria — The Residents of Ogun State have dismissed claims of “deadly rice” circulating in communities within the state, describing the rumours as mere “business gimmick.” Recently, voice messages were circulated by concerned parents and relatives, warning their loved ones against buying or consuming rice. According to the messages, a foreign trader allegedly invoked…
England — American Rapper Chris Brown was arrested at a five-star hotel in the United Kingdom on Thursday for allegedly attacking a music producer, Abe Diaw with a bottle at a nightclub in 2023. Metropolitan Police detectives detained the 36-year-old American musician at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester at 2 am on suspicion of grievous…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Universal Basic Education Commission on Tuesday said it will unveil a new template for the disbursement of counterpart funding for Universal Basic Education. According to the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Aisha Garba, who spoke at the interactive workshop with the State Universal Basic Education Boards in Abuja. Garba said that…
Borno, Nigeria — The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has condemned recent attacks by Boko Haram and ISWAP in various parts of the state, while urging residents to remain resilient and prayerful. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Dauda Illiya on Tuesday, the governor symphatised with the victims while reaffirming the state government’s…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has cautioned healthcare workers and institutions against the misuse of gloves, warning that they could become tools of contamination rather than protection. Dr Tochi Okwor, the Head of Disease Prevention and Control at the NCDC, said this in an interview with the News Agency…
Ondo, Nigeria — The Ondo State Government has assured Akure residents that the 7.8km Oda Road project will be ready for inauguration in June 2025. It stated that it is committed to improving infrastructural development across the 18 local government areas. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Infrastructure, Lands, and Housing, Olawoye Abiola…
Abuja, Nigeria — The House of Representatives has issued a one-week ultimatum to Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State and Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State, alongside the leadership of their respective State Houses of Assembly, to appear before its Committee on Public Petitions. This follows the controversial suspension of several lawmakers in both states….
Nigeria — The Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has declared he never nursed the intention of stepping down from his position as leader of the national assembly. Akpabio stated this on the floor of the senate plenary on Thursday, in response to Senate majority leader, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, who passed a vote of confidence…
Lagos, Nigeria — A Sport gaming platform BetKing has unveiled a street football-themed crash casino game, JJ BallX, while honouring former Super Eagles captain Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha. According to a statement, BetKing recently launched the game in Lagos, paying tribute to Nigeria’s street football culture and the former Super Eagles captain, Okocha, who also inspired…
Lagos, Nigeria — A Nigerian digital bank, Palmpay, has announced that it processed 15 million daily transactions in the first quarter of 2025. The disclosure was made during a media roundtable held in Lagos to review the company’s first-quarter performance on Thursday. According to the fintech firm, PalmPay now has 35 million registered users, with…
Ogun, Nigeria — A yet-to-be-identified lady was found dead and dumped in a drainage along OGTV Road in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, with her private parts cut off. It was gathered on Thursday from a source in the area, who did not want to be mentioned in print because of the nature of the…
