Local and regional news updates, covering events, stories, and developments in metropolitan areas.
Guinness World Record – Nigerian traveler Alma Asinobi is on a daring mission to shatter the Guinness World Record for the fastest time to visit all seven continents. With a target of just 70 hours, Alma’s journey spans from the icy expanse of Antarctica to the vibrant landscapes of Australia—all while carrying a Nigerian passport….
Canada — The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau has announced 25 percent tariffs on United States’ goods in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Trudeau said Canada is imposing tariffs on $155 billion worth of US goods from Tuesday. It was reported that Trump had signed an executive order authorizing an additional 25 percent…
Guinea – A woman featured in one of Baltasar Egonga’s controversial videos has broken down in tears, lamenting that she can no longer step outside without facing public shame. Last year, over 400 videos involving the Equatorial Guinea government official surfaced online, causing widespread discussions. In a trending video, the woman was seen crying bitterly…
Thailand — The police in Thailand have arrested a 37-year-old Nigerian man, Ugoma Jefta Nusbech, for allegedly dealing in cocaine. According to Asean Now, Nusbech was arrested on Thailand’s popular tourist island Koh Phangan during a carefully orchestrated operation. He was reported to have arrived in the country as a tourist before straying into the…
The European Union (EU), through its ‘Study in Europe Fair,’ has provided Nigerian students with direct access to information about studying in Europe and offered opportunities to explore a diverse range of academic programmes and disciplines. The ‘2025 EU Study in Europe Fair,’ a collaborative initiative led by the EU Delegation in Nigeria, with active…
A lack of employment opportunities is pushing general practitioners (GPs) out of the National Health Service (NHS), with some resorting to working as Uber drivers to make ends meet, experts have revealed. The situation, described as “ridiculous,” has been attributed to chronic underfunding and rising operational costs, making it difficult for GP practices to hire…
The Federal Government has appointed Professor Lucian Chukwu as the new Vice Chancellor of Admiralty University, Ibusa, Delta State. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, approved the appointment, which will last for a single five-year term beginning February 28, 2025. Selection Process and Background Before this appointment, Professor Chukwu served as the Deputy…
United States — President Donald Trump designated English as the official language of the United States on Saturday, saying it would bring cohesion to a country characterized by immigration from around the world. The White House published an executive order by Trump which says it is “long past time” that English is declared as the…
Bauchi, Nigeria — The Bauchi State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the shocking death of a 24-year-old woman, allegedly beaten to death by her 50-year-old husband during a domestic dispute over Ramadan meal preparations. According to a statement from the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Ahmed Wakili, the tragic incident occurred on March 1, 2025,…
Ibadan – The family of Chief Anike Agbaje-Williams, Nigeria’s first female newscaster and television broadcaster, has announced her passing at the age of 88. A dedicated member of All Saints Church, Jericho, Ibadan, she was not only a staunch worshipper but also one of the oldest choristers in the church. A statement signed by Mrs….
Lagos, Nigeria — The Magistrate Court sitting in Sabo, Yaba, Lagos State, on Tuesday, acquitted popular musician, Abdulazeez Fashola, popularly called Naira Marley, in relation to the death of Ilerioluwa Aloba, better known as Mohbad. It was reported that Magistrate Ejiro Kubenje, who read and implemented the legal advice issued by the Directorate of Public…
NIGERIA – Immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-rufai has come under heavy verbal attack following his Monday night interview. News reports that during an interview on Arise TV, El-rufai criticized President Bola Tinubu, the present administration and some key elements in the government. El-Rufai claimed that President Tinubu did not want him…
USA – In a surprising move, President Donald Trump has removed Air Force Gen. CQ Brown from his position as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The decision, made on Friday, sidelines a highly respected fighter pilot and senior military leader as part of Trump’s broader effort to reshape military leadership by eliminating officials…
Jigawa, Nigeria — A devastating bus fire in Gwaram Local Government Area has claimed four lives, including three children, and left ten others injured. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday around 4 p.m. when a Hummer bus carrying 44 passengers from Zaki, Bauchi State, to Gwaram erupted in flames near Government Girls Unity Secondary School….
Nigeria — An Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has commended former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, for his bold and historic assertion that the January 1966 Coup d’état was not an Igbo coup. Ohanaeze said this courageous acknowledgment stands as a crucial milestone in altering the narrative that has unjustly painted the Igbo people…
Ogun State — The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the drowning of a 31-year-old man, Sunday Jimoh, who lost his life while attempting to recover a phone from a well in Oja-Odan. The incident occurred on February 22, 2025, at around 10:00 a.m., according to a statement released on Sunday by the command’s spokesperson,…
Ogun – The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 52-year-old man, identified as Harry Collins, for impersonating a police officer while dressed in a full police uniform with a sergeant rank. The suspect was apprehended on Thursday at about 2:10 PM during a patrol led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police at the Long…
Awka, Nigeria — The Anambra State Police Command has clarified that the two suspects who escaped custody in connection with the murder of former Anambra State lawmaker, Justice Azuka, are not the principal culprits in the ongoing investigation. The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ikioye Orutugu, made this known while addressing journalists at the Command Headquarters…
United States — The United States deported 135 migrants of various nationalities, including 65 minors, to Costa Rica on Thursday, according to the Costa Rican government. According to an AFP journalist, their flight was said to depart San Diego, California, and arrived at a base next to Juan Santamaria International Airport. The deportees, who will…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has secured 52,544 spaces for state pilgrims camps and reserved 16,263 slots for tour operators to enable Nigerian pilgrims to perform 2025 Hajj rites in Saudi Arabia. The Assistant Director of NAHCON Information and Publications Division, Hajia Fatima Usara, disclosed this in her publication titled…
OYO – The Oyo State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has shut down operations at the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) in protest against the recent dismissal of over 3,000 employees. Led by its Chairman, Kayode Martin, union members barricaded the entrance to the IBEDC office, bringing activities to a standstill and…
Russia-Ukraine – Strong, lasting peace – Emmanuel Macron on conversation with Trump, Zelenskyy Macron disclosed this in a series of tweet via his X account on Tuesday. According to him, to achieve strong and lasting peace, Russia must end its aggression and there should be credible security guarantees for the Ukrainians. This is coming after European…
Nigeria _The Kwara State High Court, presided over by Justice Mahmud, has scheduled March 12-13 for the continuation of the trial of former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed and his ex-Commissioner for Finance, Demola Banu They are accused of diverting N5.78 billion from the State Universal Basic Education Fund. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) alleges…
Nigeria – Former Federal Commissioner for Information, Edwin Clark has passed away, his family announced on Tuesday. Clark, a prominent leader of the Ijaw ethnic nationality, died on Monday, according to a statement issued by Professor C. C. Clark on behalf of the family. Here are ten things you may not know about the late…
Nigeria _ Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has given his assent to three bills passed by the Kano State House of Assembly, effectively signing them into law. The newly enacted laws include the Kano State Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (Amendment) Law, 2025, aimed at improving transportation in the state; the Kano State Centre…
Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria — A tragic domestic dispute in Ado-Ekiti has resulted in the deaths of a policeman and his wife, following an unresolved disagreement. The shocking incident occurred on Tuesday in the Ita-Eku area along Igirigiri Road, Ado-Ekiti. According to eyewitnesses, the couple, identified as Caleb and Tate, had a heated argument, allegedly over suspicions…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Corporate Affairs Commission have agreed to deepen collaboration in the fight against corruption. This collaboration aims at the both agencies working together to strengthen their efforts in curbing fraudulent activities, ensuring that businesses operate with integrity, and ultimately creating a more stable economic foundation…
NIGERIA – The legacy as a fearless nationalist, elder statesman, and unwavering voice for the marginalised will endure in Nigerian history. Nigeria has lost one of its most influential elder statesmen, Chief (Dr.) Senator Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, who passed away at the age of 97 on Monday, February 17, 2025. The news was confirmed…
Osogbo, Nigeria — Violence erupted across Osun State on Monday as political clashes over local government leadership led to the deaths of five individuals, including a former council chairman. The crisis followed attempts by opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) functionaries to reclaim council secretariats after a recent Court of Appeal ruling. Among the deceased was…
Lagos, Nigeria — About 85 Nigerian nationals being deported from the US are set to arrive in Lagos, Monday. Mrs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, who confirmed this in a statement, revealed that 116 others are currently in detention. The statement, which was signed by her media aide, Magnus Eze, expressed…
United States – The United States of America billionaire, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, backed by President Donald Trump, said it has successfully terminated 586 wasteful contracts across 10 federal agencies in the US. DOGE disclosed this in a statement on Saturday its official X account. According to the DOGE, the terminated…
