Local and regional news updates, covering events, stories, and developments in metropolitan areas.
Ogbomoso, Nigeria — A container-laden truck lost control and overturned at Takie Roundabout in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, killing three people in a tricycle on Tuesday morning. The tragic accident, which occurred around 9:30 a.m., claimed the lives of two female passengers and the tricycle operator, leaving the community in shock. Eyewitnesses reported that the truck…
Nigeria – Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his condolences to the Minister of Labour and Employment, Alhaji Maigari Dingyadi, over the death of his mother, Hajiya Hauwa’u Abubakar. In a telephone call on Sunday, Buhari described the late Hajiya Hauwa’u as an inspirational figure whose life was a testament to commitment and values….
AFRICA – Pope Francis has appointed Sister Simona Brambilla to lead a Vatican department, naming the first woman head of the office that oversees the world’s Catholic religious orders and congregations. Francis, who has sought to reform the Catholic Church’s governance, named the nun as Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life…
Nise, Awka South LGA, Anambra State — Tragedy struck the Nise community as three siblings—a girl and two boys—were discovered dead inside a parked vehicle in their parents’ compound. The heartbreaking incident occurred on Saturday, January 4, 2025, while their parents were away for the day. Upon returning home in the evening, the father searched…
EKITI – A search is underway for a man who fled after buying 59.20 litres of fuel worth N58,548.4 at a filling station in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State. The incident, which was captured on CCTV, shows the man driving off without paying, leaving the elderly fuel attendant in tears and debt.o Social media user…
ZIMBABWE – A young boy has been found alive after surviving five days in a games park inhabited by lions and elephants in northern Zimbabwe, according to a member of parliament. The ordeal began when Tinotenda Pudu wandered at least 23 km (14 miles) from home into the “perilous” Matusadona Game Park, said Mashonaland…
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old suspected burglar, David Adediji, for breaking into a home in Okorowepo, Idiroko area of the state. Adediji allegedly entered the home through a window, damaging the iron security bars, and struck the female resident on the head with an iron rod. The suspect made away with…
A fire incident occurred in the early hours of Friday at the Tollgate area along the Lagos/Ibadan expressway in Ibadan, Oyo State. The inferno ravaged four shops, destroying properties worth millions of naira. According to sources, the incident occurred around 5:50 a.m. and was reported to the Oyo State Fire Service. The General Manager of…
Ado Ekiti, Nigeria — Tragedy struck in Ado Ekiti as a young woman, Ifeoluwa Adekalu, lost her life to an accidental gun discharge by a policeman. The incident occurred on Thursday at the Okela Police Station in the Ekiti State capital. According to reports, the yet-to-be-named officer, visiting the station, fired his weapon in celebration…
United States of America–United States President Joe Biden awarded a former Republican congresswoman, Liz Cheney, with a citizens service medal on Thursday. Liz Cheney, who’s a fierce critic of President-elect Donald Trump, bagged the award after the incoming president warned she “could be in a lot of trouble” once he takes office. The ex-lawmaker from…
The founder of Abel Damina Ministries and Power City International, Pastor Abel Damina, has declared that smoking cigarette and drinking alcohol are not sins. Damina, however, said he is not encouraging people to take up the vices because they have side effects. The controversial Pastor disclosed this during his New Year’s Eve sermon on Tuesday….
Renowned preacher and founder of Eternity Network International (ENI), Apostle Joshua Selman, has released his prophetic declarations for the year 2025. Themed “The Days of His Power”, Selman urged believers to align their lives with these utterances and trust in the transformative power of God’s Word to shape their destinies. In his New…
Fellow Nigerians, As we enter 2025, I wish everyone a happy and prosperous New Year. May you be rich in joy, success, and good health. The dawn of a new year brings many hopes, aspirations, and prospects for better days. By the grace of God, 2025 will be a year of great…
By Damilola Adeleke The General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries )MFM), Dr. Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, has called on believers across the world to connect to God’s power, saying God is the only survival strategy to scale through 2025. According to him, any individual who does not want to be oppressed,…
VeryDarkMan, has revealed that the theft of N180 million from an NGO was actually a prank. He claims he did it to demonstrate that people are not as clever as they think. Over two months after launching his self-titled NGO, ‘Martins Vincent Otse Initiative,’ VeryDarkMan (VDM) has disclosed that hackers stole N180 million from…
President Bola Tinubu has consented to a proposal to establish a federal university in Southern Kaduna. Vice President Kashim Shettima who revealed this also disclosed that there are ongoing discussions to establish a Federal Medical Centre in Kafanchan, Kaduna State. According to a statement by his spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha, VP Shettima gave the…
Tech billionaire, Elon Musk has changed his name to Kekius Maximus on X. Musk effected the change on Tuesday without giving any reason for the latest development. Musk is the owner of X. News reported that Musk’s influence before and after President-elect Donald Trump’s electoral victory in November has become a…
The death toll from a road accident in southern Ethiopia has risen to at least 70 after a vehicle carrying a wedding party veered into a river, a local official said. The truck careered into the water at around 5:30 pm local time (1430 GMT) on Sunday some 300 kilometres (180 miles) south of capital…
Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, has dismissed speculations about his intention to run for Lagos State governor, emphasizing his focus on his current role. Speaking at a gathering of the Surulere All Progressives Congress (APC) held at Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos, Gbajabiamila attributed the rumors to those seeking…
Human rights activist Dele Farotimi has expressed his appreciation to Nigerians for their collective support during his detention over allegations of defamation. Farotimi was arrested on December 3 at his Lagos office by police officers from Ekiti Command and transported to Ekiti, where he faced charges stemming from allegations of defaming Senior Advocate of…
Embattled human rights activist, Dele Farotimi, on Sunday said he is ready to face his ongoing trial. Farotimi said his battle axes have been sharpened, and his guns primed, ready for war. Posting on X, the activist lawyer said he’s strong enough to confront principalities and powers. “I am strong enough…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, destroyed seized products with a street value of over N120 billion between October and December 2024 during a period of renewed enforcement in the six geopolitical zones and FCT. The Director General of NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, also warned that persons who…
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the killing of Rev. Fr. Tobias Okonkwo, a Catholic priest in Anambra State, and called for decisive action to end the nation’s incessant killings. Rev. Fr. Okonkwo, manager of the College of Nursing Sciences at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Ihiala, was shot dead by…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially commenced its recruitment process, opening applications for positions in its Superintendent, Inspector, and Customs Assistant cadres. This exercise, which began on December 27, 2024, follows the approval to recruit 3,927 officers in 2025. The recruitment is part of efforts to strengthen trade facilitation and contribute to Nigeria’s…
In a tragic discovery, the lifeless body of a male individual was found under the Okefia Bridge in Osogbo, Osun State on Friday. Details surrounding the presence of the body at that location remain unclear, but eyewitnesses noted that the man was partially undressed. According to a trader named Chibuzor in the area, the body…
According to the U.S. Council on Foreign Relations, between 2015 and 2018, approximately 37,500 people were killed by Boko Haram. Of these, 32,000 (85%) were Muslims, while 5,500 (15%) were Christians. If 85% of the victims were Muslims, how can this be classified as Islamic terrorism? Both Christians and Muslims were natural seed growers…
African nations often adopt Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs) mandated by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) when they accrue significant debts. While IMF loans aim to stabilize economies, their conditions have sparked debate over whether the loans cause more harm than good. Many African countries’ growing IMF debts have raised concerns, as substantial portions…
Many Nigerians remain unaware of the critical role local governments play in the nation’s governance. This lack of awareness largely stems from two factors: the actions of state governors since the Fourth Republic began in 1999 and the widespread ignorance about local government functions. The takeover of political party leadership by successive Nigerian presidents…
The United Kingdom has issued yet another travel advice to its citizens in Nigeria, the second of such in four months. According to the information updated on Wednesday, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, FCDO, warned against areas where there are banks and ATMs. It noted that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s redesigning and issue…
A devastating attack occurred in Benue State, Nigeria, on Christmas Day, resulting in the loss of at least 11 lives. The attack took place in Nyiev-ya, Kwande Local Government Area, where unidentified gunmen invaded several communities, killing and burning houses . According to eyewitnesses, the attackers, described as terrorist herders, invaded Ubutu and GSS Anwase,…
A devastating lone accident involving a Toyota Hiace bus occurred at Saapade on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, resulting in the loss of two lives and injuring 15 others. According to Florence Okpe, spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, the accident happened on Thursday at 4:34 p.m. Okpe attributed the cause of the…
