Local and regional news updates, covering events, stories, and developments in metropolitan areas.
Rome – With Pope Francis laid to rest, all eyes have turned to the conclave, the secretive meeting of cardinals set to convene within days to elect a new head of the Catholic Church. Alongside world leaders and reigning monarchs, an estimated 400,000 people turned out on Saturday for the Argentine pontiff’s funeral at the…
US – Some world leaders, heads of state and other dignitaries are presently in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis, the deceased head of the Roman Catholic church. Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, is heading the West African country’s delegation to attend the funeral. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Special…
NORTH – The unexpected current spike in violent killings in the country, especially in the northern part, recalls to memory what took place ahead of the 2015 general elections. Forces of insecurity had taken over the country, followed by a strong wind of propaganda unleashed on the public space that convinced the public that indeed…
Lagos, Nigeria — A student of Yaba College of Technology (YabaTech) has been tragically killed in what authorities suspect to be a cult-related attack, shortly after completing his examinations on Tuesday. The incident occurred near the institution’s back gate, where the unidentified student was reportedly confronted by a group of assailants who shot him at…
Eruwa, Oyo State — A 28-year-old electrician tragically lost his life on Wednesday while attempting to fix an electrical fault on an active power line in Odo Babaode, located in Eruwa, the administrative center of Ibarapa East Local Government Area. Confirming the incident, Mr. Akinyemi Akinyinka, General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency,…
Nigeria – Legendary musician, Evangelist Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, has come out to state that he is alive and well, in a bid to debunk reports about his death. The 83-year-old dispelled the rumours in a video released on Tuesday morning. Singing in a mixture of English, Yoruba and Pidgin English, Obey-Fabiyi said: “Hello, my name is…
US – Harvard sued US President Donald Trump’s administration Monday in a sharp escalation of the fight between the prestigious university and the Republican, who has threatened its funding and sought to impose outside political supervision. Trump has sought to bring several prestigious universities to heel over claims they tolerated campus anti-Semitism, threatening their budgets,…
Pope Francis – Catholic pontiff, Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 years. Confirming his demise, the Vatican said Pope Francis died in his residence in Casa Santa Marta. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, camerlengo of the Catholic church, said he died at exactly 7:35 am. Below are things to know about Pope…
US – Tech billionaire Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, on Saturday reacted to the cancellation of 402 ‘wasteful’ DEI grants worth $233 million by the US National Science Foundation, NSF. NSF had on Friday announced that it is terminating awards not aligned with agency priorities, ensuring current and new awards are consistent with…
United States — President Donald Trump of the United States on Thursday signaled a potential end to the tit-for-tat tariff hikes between the US and China that shocked markets. Speaking with reporters about tariffs at the White House, Trump said that a deal over the fate of social media platform TikTok may have to wait….
FCT – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has commended the quality and pace of ongoing infrastructural projects across the territory. Wike made the remarks on Monday during an inspection tour of several key construction sites in Abuja. Among the projects visited were the renovation of the Abuja International Conference…
US – Ex-Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Monday expresssed concern that President Donald Trump’s tariffs and other policies were eroding allies’ trust in US commitments, stating that some investors were starting to shun US assets. Yellen said that last week’s surge in yields on US Treasury debt, which move inversely to prices, was troublesome given…
Nigeria: The Nigerian Presidency has downplayed a recent US federal court ruling ordering the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to release investigative files connected to President Bola Tinubu’s alleged drug involvement in the 1990s. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga stated that the documents in question are decades old and contain…
Plateau state,Nigeria: Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has visited Plateau State to commiserate with victims of recent attacks in Bokkos The attacks left several people dead and many others displaced. Obi met with Governor Caleb Mutfwang and interacted with affected residents, expressing concern over the humanitarian impact of the…
NIGERIA –Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that Nigerians have no reason to live in poverty, given the abundant natural and human resources available in the country. Speaking at a dinner hosted in his honour by the Abia State Government in Umuahia, Obasanjo stated that the problem lies in the mismanagement of resources, not scarcity….
Lagos –The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has scheduled the state council election for July 12. Mr Tope Ojo, LASIEC’s Head of Public Affairs, made this announcement on Friday in Lagos. He revealed that the election for 57 council chairmanship positions and 376 councillor seats will take place on July 12. If necessary, a…
..Reaffirms Commitment to Religious Freedom, Security ABUJA – The Federal Government has faulted a recent social media post by the United States Embassy in Abuja concerning Nigeria’s security situation and testimonies of religious leaders at a U.S. Congressional hearing, describing the claims as inaccurate and misrepresentative of the country’s efforts. In a press statement…
Ibadan, Oyo State — A devastating fire broke out on Thursday night in Ibadan, destroying at least 12 shops at the Mayegun Cement Store Market, Agodi-Gate. The blaze began around 10:55 pm at Block A, No. 64, Mayegun Cement Store Market in the Araromi area and continued to rage for over three hours before being…
New York City, USA — A tragic helicopter crash in the Hudson River on Thursday afternoon has claimed the lives of six people, including a pilot and a visiting family of five from Spain. According to New York City officials, the incident occurred near Manhattan, prompting an urgent search and rescue operation after eyewitness footage…
Abuja, Nigeria — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the immediate closure of its national secretariat in Abuja to mourn the tragic death of its Director of Administration, Hon. Lateef AbdulRaif Adeniji. The closure, confirmed in an official memo dated April 10, 2025, was signed by Ubagba Abel, the Deputy Director of Administration. The…
New York City, USA — Emergency officials in New York have launched an investigation following the crash of a helicopter into the Hudson River on Thursday afternoon. The New York City Police Department (NYPD) confirmed the incident occurred around 3:40 p.m. local time, prompting a swift emergency response and the deployment of rescue teams to…
Bauchi, Nigeria — Tragedy struck in the Lushi community on the outskirts of Bauchi metropolis as a mob lynched a man identified simply as Peter over allegations of dog theft. According to reports, Peter’s alleged accomplice, Dokagk Danlami, aged 38, narrowly escaped death after being severely beaten and macheted by the mob. He was swiftly…
Nigeria: The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) is urging public and civil servants in Nigeria to adopt its online asset declaration system, aiming to enhance transparency and accountability This move is part of the bureau’s efforts to eliminate bureaucratic delays and strengthen the fight against corruption. Key Features of the Online Platform – Ease…
Nigeria –The founder of the now-defunct Diamond Bank Plc, Pascal Gabriel Dozie, has died at the age of 85. According to reports by Business Day, the respected banker and businessman passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, April 8, 2025—just a day before his 86th birthday. Sources close to the family said he died…
ABUJA– The suspended Senator for Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has instituted a N5billion defamation case against her colleague, Onyekachi Nwaebonyi for alleging that she had six children for different men. In the process she filed through her team of lawyers led by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Mr. M. J. Numa, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan…
Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Dozie family, the business community, and all Nigerians on the passing of Chief (Dr.) Pascal Gabriel Dozie, an elder statesman, entrepreneur, and banker. He was 85. Chief Pascal Dozie, was a visionary whose contributions to Nigeria’s economic architecture left an enduring legacy. As…
Asaba, Delta State — In a chilling turn of events, the Delta State Police Command, in collaboration with the state government, has recovered the decomposed body of Engineer Chigozie Udalu, who was gruesomely murdered by individuals suspected to be casual site workers. Udalu, who was contracted to supervise a construction project in Akwukwu-Igbo, Oshimili North…
Akure, Ondo State – The Ondo State Police Command has announced the appointment of a new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO). The announcement was made in a statement signed by the outgoing PPRO, CSP Funmilayo Odunlami, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, Akure. According to the statement, “The newly appointed PPRO…
United States — New Civil Liberties Alliance, NCLA, a conservative legal group, on Thursday, sued the administration of the US President Donald Trump seeking to block tariffs on Chinese imports, saying the US president overstepped his authority. According to the lawsuit, filed in federal court in Florida, Trump lacked the legal authority to impose the…
Lagos, Nigeria — The Yovoyan community in Badagry is reeling from shock and grief following the alleged killing of three individuals in a violent land dispute involving a former police officer. The victims, identified as Richard Atideka, Latevi Atideka, and Muji Onilude, were reportedly shot dead in the early hours of Tuesday, April 1, 2025….
Hajj 2025 – Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has advised residents of the state intending to travel for the 2025 Hajj to ensure they are healthy before embarking on the pilgrimage. The governor also urged the residents to continue to give thanks to the Almighty for rebirth, growth and collective development due to the just-concluded…
