Local and regional news updates, covering events, stories, and developments in metropolitan areas.
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…
New Delhi, India — A tragic stampede at a railway station in New Delhi on Saturday night left at least 18 people dead, including 14 women, as thousands of Hindu pilgrims rushed to board a train bound for the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj. The chaos erupted when several passengers lost their footing while descending…
Ilorin, Nigeria — Kwara State Police Command has apprehended a suspect linked to the gruesome murder and dismemberment of a final-year student of the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin. The victim, Lawal Yetunde, was reportedly killed by her boyfriend, whom she met through social media. Authorities suspect the murder was ritual-related, with the perpetrator…
NIGERIA – The unfolding drama revolving around the marriage life of Nigerian music icon 2Baba may not climaxed any time soon. This is because during the week, the drama continued with the iconic singer unveiling his love interest Natasha Osawaru, just 16 days after announcing his break up with wife, Annie Idibia. Unfortunately, the singer…
NIGERIA – The federal government’s proposal to adopt a 12-year education system has sparked mixed reactions from stakeholders in the country. While some believe the change will enhance the quality of education and better prepare students for the future, others have raised concerns about its impact on the existing educational structure. At the 2025 Extraordinary…
NIGERIA – Twenty-seven days after the fuel tanker explosion occurred at Dikko Junction near Suleja in Niger State, survivors and families of those who died in the accident have alleged short-change in the distribution of food items released for their succour by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. They accused officials of the National Emergency Management Agency…
NIGERIA – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on the National Assembly to enact stricter laws prohibiting politicians from possessing large sums of money within polling areas in order to curb vote-buying and other electoral malpractices during elections. This is also as the Chairman of the House Committee on Electoral Matters, Hon….
Scottsdale, Arizona — A business jet crash at Scottsdale Municipal Airport has claimed one life and left four others injured, prompting an urgent response from emergency officials. According to Dave Folio, spokesperson for the Scottsdale Fire Department, emergency teams transported three injured victims to nearby hospitals, while one individual remained trapped in the wreckage as…
United States of America, Nigeria _ The UK government has launched a nationwide crackdown on illegal working, conducting a record 823 workplace inspections in January, a 48% increase from last year. The raids, primarily targeting nail bars, restaurants, and grocery warehouses, resulted in 609 arrests, up 73% from January 2023. While the government claims the measures…
IRAN – Iran on Saturday said it was ready to negotiate with the United States but not under the maximum pressure strategy of US President Donald Trump. Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, in a statement published on Telegram on Saturday said the lifting of sanctions requires negotiations, but not within the framework of a maximum…
NIGERIA – The Founder of Deeper Life Ministry, Pastor Kumuyi, and the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, have won the 2025 Persons of the Year Award of Irohinodua. In a statement at the weekend, Irohinodua, the first pan Yoruba news online established in 2010, said…
Nigeria _ The Northeast Development Commission (NEDC) has distributed relief materials to over 2,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) across seven communities in Bauchi State The materials, which include food and non-food items, were provided to ease the hardships faced by the IDPs in Dass, Tafawa Balewa, and Bogoro Federal Constituency. The relief supplies,…
Nasarawa, Nigeria — The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a student of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, for allegedly killing a fellow student in a violent altercation. Police spokesperson, Superintendent Ramhan Nansel, confirmed the arrest in a statement, revealing that officers responded to a complaint from Madam Mercy Bassey, a resident who reported a fight…
Awka, Nigeria — The Anambra State House of Assembly has confirmed the tragic death of Hon. Justice Azuka, representative of Onitsha North Constituency 1. In a press statement, Speaker Somtochukwu Udeze expressed profound sorrow, calling the incident an act of unimaginable cruelty. “Since his abduction on December 24, 2024, we prayed for his safe return….
Onitsha, Nigeria — Justice Azuka, the lawmaker representing Onitsha North State Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, has been found dead days after his abduction. Azuka was kidnapped on December 24, 2024, along Ugwunabankpa Road, Inland Town, Onitsha. His body was discovered by a joint security task force, confirming fears about his fate….
Nigeria _ Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has assured that the 2025 budget will be transmitted to President Bola Tinubu as soon as possible, emphasizing the Senate’s commitment to a seamless budgetary process Speaking at the resumption of plenary on Tuesday in Abuja, Senator Akpabio commended his colleagues for their diligence in scrutinizing the budget,…
NIGERIA – The Senate Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has strongly criticised the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), the Nigeria Police Force, and other government agencies for repeatedly ignoring queries raised in the Audit Report by the Auditor General of the Federation. Speaking to journalists yesterday in Abuja,…
Nnewi, Anambra State — Grief has engulfed the Nnewichi community in Nnewi North Local Government Area following the tragic discovery of three siblings found lifeless inside a deep freezer at their residence. The victims, identified as Chikaima (9), Chimziterem (7), and Chimdilim (5), were reportedly attacked by unidentified assailants while their mother, Mrs. Chikazor Ejezie—…
LAGOS STATE – The Lagos State House of Assembly witnessed heightened security and political drama as lawmakers resumed plenary on Monday, following the impeachment of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. The tension was fueled by Obasa’s recent declaration to reclaim his position, despite the House electing Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda as the new Speaker. Amid…
NIGERIA – Nigerian musician Seun Kuti has strongly criticized cryptocurrency, labeling it a criminal venture after revealing that his sister lost over N50 million to trading. In a video circulating on social media, the afrobeat singer likened crypto to gambling, calling it a system designed to transfer wealth from the poor to the rich. He…
United States — US President Donald Trump emphasized on his threat to place 100 per cent tariffs on BRICS nations, as the deadline loomed for him to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Thursday. Trump had previously threatened 100 per cent tariffs on BRICS nations, a bloc which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and…
Agaie, Niger State — Barely a week after the tragic tanker explosion at Dikko junction, Niger State has been hit by another devastating tanker accident at Kusogbogi in Agaie Local Government Area. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday evening, involved a fuel-laden tanker that overturned and caught fire while attempting to overtake another truck. The…
Ilorin, Nigeria — The Kwara State Government has initiated an investigation into the unexpected flooding that affected several rice farmlands in Shonga, Edu Local Government Area. In a statement issued by Rafiu Ajakaye, spokesperson for Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, it was announced that a committee has been established to uncover the cause of the flooding and…
TANZANIA – President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to attend the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, which is expected to kick off on January 27. The president arrived at 10:20 pm (8:20 pm Nigerian time) and was received by the Foreign Minister of Tanzania, Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, and the Chargé d’Affaires…
AFRICA – Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria following impactful engagements at the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, where he championed Nigeria’s investment opportunities and advocated for Africa’s economic integration. At the global summit, the Vice President showcased Nigeria’s readiness for sustainable investment at a forum titled “Roadmap to Co-create…
FCT, ABUJA – The two major gladiators in the festering Rivers state political crisis, the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara allegedly refused to exchange pleasantries when they met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the Villa on Tuesday. Both Wike and Governor Fubara were part of the delegation…
Kaduna,Nigeria—In a tragic incident in Akansan Garmadi, Rumaya Community, Kwassam Ward, in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, bandits have killed a 27-year-old man, Piti Ezekiel, and abducted five others. The abducted victims have been identified as Afiniki Baban Gida (46 years), Afiniki Timothy (41 years), Talatu Timothy (40 years), Manayi Abu (36 years),…
Eswatini — A woman identified as Dumsile Dludlu has been remanded for allegedly snooping through her husband’s WhatsApp account, Samukeliso Matse, without his consent. According to the Times of Swaziland on Thursday,Dludlu’s act is said to contravene Eswatini’s Computer Crime and Cybercrime Act of 2022, which criminalises accessing any part of a computer system without justification…
Bolu, Turkey — A devastating fire at the 12-storey Grand Kartal Hotel in Bolu has claimed the lives of at least 76 people, with dozens more injured. The blaze broke out at 3:27 am local time (00:27 GMT) during the peak holiday season, with 234 guests at the popular ski resort. Turkey’s Interior Minister, Ali…
United States of America– The World Health Organization (WHO) said it regretted the decision by the new US administration of President Donald Trump to withdraw the country from the UN agency on Tuesday. “The World Health Organization regrets the announcement that the United States of America intends to withdraw from the organisation,” WHO spokesman Tarik Jasarevic…
UNITED STATE – US President Donald Trump said in his inauguration speech Monday that his government’s official policy would only recognize two genders, ending the current practice of providing a third gender option in some settings. “I will also end the government policy of trying to socially engineer race and gender into every aspect…
