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Famous Nigerian rapper and activist, Folarin Falana professionally known as Falz, has stated that Bobrisky only contacted him for financial support while in prison. News reports that Bobrisky was jailed for three months after pleading guilty to naira mutilation following his arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. He was…
The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has passed into law a Bill to Prohibit the Stigmatization and Discrimination against Persons Living with HIV/AIDS and to regulate the practice of counseling and testing. The bill was passed following the presentation of a report by the House Committee on Health. The committee observed…
The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has approved a reduction in the number of days public servants are required to work each week, in a bid to lessen their transportation costs. The governor also announced an extension of palliative payments to public servants for the next two months. A statement issued by the governor’s…
The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, has said that the average retail price of Automotive Gas Oil, AGO, otherwise known as Diesel, increased Year-on-Year, YoY, by 64.58 percent to N1,406.05 per liter in August 2024 from N854.32 per liter recorded in the corresponding period of 2023. On a Month-on-Month, MoM, basis, the average…
Three individuals have lost their lives, while five others were rescued after a migrant boat capsized near the Greek island of Samos in the Aegean Sea, authorities reported on Monday. “Three bodies have been recovered from the water, and five survivors are now safe,” an official from the port police told AFP. A large-scale search…
Aare Afe Babalola, founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, has received the “Outstanding Achiever of All Time” award from the Ekiti-Kete Coalition in the United States. This recognition honors his significant contributions to education, healthcare, law, agriculture, and humanitarian efforts. Joe Olugbamila, President of the Ekiti-Kete Coalition, praised Babalola as a unique…
In Ibadan, two individuals, Sanda Umaru (age 22) and Usman Yahaha (age 28), have been remanded in a correctional facility by the Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court for their alleged involvement in armed robbery and kidnapping. The defendants, who do not have fixed addresses, were brought before the court on charges of conspiracy, armed robbery, and kidnapping….
A disturbing report reveals that a filling station, Pinnacle Oil, owned by Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, has been deliberately set on fire by unknown arsonists. The shocking incident took place in the early hours of Friday morning and has caused significant damage to the property. According to sources, the culprits arrived in a…
The Lagos State Police Command has reported the arrest of two women, Ujunwa Una and Chinelo Igbechionwu, for allegedly selling newborn babies. The arrests were made by patrol officers from the Ojodu Division stationed at Berger bus stop, based on a tip-off from a concerned citizen. The suspects were apprehended with two six-day-old baby girls…
Nigerian prison officer allegedly kills colleague over a food disagreement. A tragic incident occurred at the Burra Correctional Center in Ningi local government area of Bauchi State, Nigeria, where a personnel of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) named Kabiru Abubakar allegedly killed his colleague, Aliyu Chiroma, following a dispute over food. According to reports, the…
With the deal making NNPC Limited the sole off-taker of petrol from Dangote Refinery effectively locking them out of the supply chain, marketers have said they may have to resort to importation in order to continue in business. Marketers have therefore asked the Federal Government to completely open up the sector to all…
Dr. Datti Baba-Ahmed, the running mate of the Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 election, has stated that he and the LP candidate are not surprised by Nigeria’s economic turmoil, having warned citizens against the All Progressive Congress (APC) taking power in 2023. At the inaugural meeting of the LP Interim National…
A human rights group, Onurube, has appealed to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to intervene and secure the release of Mrs. Perpetua Oparaocha from police detention in Imo State. Oparaocha was said to have been arrested on September 13, 2024, from her shop in Umunachi village by men claiming to be police officers…
Four persons have been burnt to death and eight others severely injured in an auto crash that occurred at RCC, Ogbere, Ore-Ijebu Ode expressway. The crash involving a white Toyota Hiace bus with the registration number XA690AKU happened at about 2:00 p.m on Monday. Confirming the crash, spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps’ Ogun…
The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries has responded to online mockery surrounding a recent testimony, emphasizing that the church does not fabricate testimonies. Pastor Chidi Louis, Head of Public Relations and Media, addressed allegations circulating online regarding a testimony from a church member. He clarified that a viral video, purportedly showing a member…
The Federal Government has launched an eight-point plan to generate at least $100 billion and create over two million jobs from Nigeria’s creative economy yearly. The plan, unveiled by the Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, at a roundtable for local and international investors in Lagos, has the…
First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, yesterday, unveiled #OneNigeria/Unity Fabric, a symbol of national unity and cultural diversity, with a declaration that the fabric would be worn nationwide to commemorate this year’s Independence Day on October 1. In a keynote address at the unveiling of the cloth at State House Conference Centre, Abuja, Mrs….
•Severe in Bauchi, Kebbi, Jigawa, others Ndubuisi Francis, James Emejo in Abuja and Sylvester Idowu in Warri The Consumer Price Index (CPI) which measures the rate of change in prices of goods and commodities declined to 32.15 percent in August compared to 33.40 percent in the preceding month, the National Bureau…
•Sets up disaster relief fund, seeks private sector support •Shehu of Borno wants flood disaster probed •Zulum commences distribution of relief materials to impacted persons •Acknowledges donations from agric ministry, NEMA, NNPC •Kano donates N100m, Ndume N50m •IGP orders reconstruction of damaged police facilities Deji Elumoye, Michael Olugbode,…
A road accident has claimed the life of and injured left eight others injured on Lagos Third Mainland Bridge . The accident was said to involve two Mazda commercial buses with registration numbers (LND 624 YE) and (EKY 804 YH) near Ilaje area. It was gathered that reckless driving was a factor, as both buses…
A hit-and-run driver killed an unidentified person at Onipanu Bus Stop, Fadeyi, along Funsho-Williams Avenue, Lagos on Saturday evening. The incident was said to have happened around 8:15pm, and despite efforts to save his life, the victim died. The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr Femi Oke-Osanyitolu, confirmed that the…
At least 35 people are missing following a boat collision on the Gummi River in Zamfara State. The incident occurred when two boats, one carrying over 40 passengers—primarily farmers en route to their fields—collided, causing one of the vessels to capsize. Bello Abubakar, Vice Chairman of the Zamfara State Boat Operators Association, revealed that the…
Five individuals lost their lives, and three others sustained injuries in a fatal accident along the old Ogbomoso-Oyo Road in Oyo State on Friday. The incident occurred near Ogbomoso, between Elega and Oolo, when an articulated truck and a Sharon bus collided head-on. The crash left three males and two females dead, while two males…
As transportation costs continue to rise in Nigeria due to the recent hike in petrol prices, the situation remains a source of anxiety for millions of Nigerians, especially low income earners. For many, the daily journey to work, school, or the market has become a huge financial burden. The situation is even…
Compiled by Ayoola Lorita Omolola The Polytechnic Ile-Ife, Osun State The Osun State Fire Service reported on Friday that five people died in a fatal accident involving a gas tanker and a commercial bus in Ile-Ife, Osun State. Earlier reports indicated that several commuters were trapped in the accident, which occurred on Thursday along the…
Families in Delta State are facing troubling times as the alarming trend of children killing their parents becomes increasingly prevalent. This heinous crime, among the most reprehensible globally, is now occurring more frequently within the state. Reports reveal that some perpetrators have targeted their fathers, while others have turned against their mothers, and…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Edo State has reported that it has rescued six survivors and recovered two bodies after a bus crashes into the Ovia River. According to Cyril Mathew, the Edo Sector Commander of the FRSC, the rescue operation began on Thursday evening when the accident occurred. Mathew told the News…
The Ogun State House of Assembly has passed the bill seeking to improve electricity generation, transmission and distribution within the state on Thursday. The bill also seeks to establish an electricity market and key power sector bodies, as well as enforce consumer rights and obligations. The Deputy Speaker, Mrs Bolanle Ajayi (APC-Yewa South), presented the…
A Nigerian nurse based in the United Kingdom, Ruth Auta, has been sentenced to three years in prison for child cruelty against her deceased son, Joshua Akerele. The 28-year-old single mother left her 10-week-old baby alone in her accommodation at Royal Bolton Hospital to do an 8-hour shift on December 20, 2022. Auta…
Nollywood filmmaker Shina Sanyaolu, a renowned producer and director in the Yoruba genre, is dead. The president of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Bolaji Amusan, confirmed Sanyaolu’s passing through an Instagram post on Wednesday. “Sleep well uncle Shina Sanyaolu,” he wrote. Although the cause and…
Ten people were killed and three others injured following a violent clash between herders and farmers in the Gbenpakan community of Saki West Local Government Area, Oyo State. The South-West Zonal Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mr. Kadiri Olanrewaju, disclosed the casualties during a briefing in Ibadan, the state capital. The briefing…
