The Commander of the 17 Brigade, Nigerian Army in Katsina State, Brigadier-General Babatunde Omopariola, has called for the promotion of developmental journalism as a strategy to tackle insecurity in Nigeria. Speaking during a luncheon with members of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Katsina State Council, led by Chairman Tukur Den-Ali, the event…
Dalyce Curry, an actress known for her roles in Blues Brothers, Lady Sings the Blues, and The 10 Commandments, has tragically passed away at the age of 95. Her remains were discovered after her home in Altadena was destroyed in a wildfire, according to TMZ. The devastating incident occurred as the Eaton…
The Police have arrested Mrs Fatimah Odeale, who inflicted razor blade wounds on a 10-year-old boy, Olasunkanmi Oluwadamilare, for allegedly stealing N600. CSP Omolola Odutola, the Ogun State Command’s spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement in Abeokuta on Monday. Odutola explained that a delegation from the National Association of Proprietors of…
Lagos State Governor, Bababjide Sanwo-Olu, skipped the usual Monday weekly executive council meeting, staying at Lagos House, Marina, as the news of Speaker of the State, Mudashiru Obasa’s impeachment filtered around the state. Armed security personnel had, in the early hours of the day, stormed the premises of the Lagos House, Alausa,…
Nigeria_The Lagos State Assembly has impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa due to allegationsof multiple statutory and financial infractions, marking a significant shift in the Assembly’s leadership Obasa’s handling of the Assembly’s finances has faced intense scrutiny, culminating in his removal. His deputy, Mojisola Meranda, representing Apapa Constituency 1, has taken over as Speaker, with Mojeed Fatai…
Nigeria _ The Kano State Government has commenced the distribution of free school uniforms to 789,000 pupils across 7,092 primary schools in the state’s 44 Local Government Areas Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf launched the initiative at Government House, Kano, emphasizing that improving education standards is a key priority of his administration. The free uniforms aim…
Lagos, Nigeria — The Lagos State House of Assembly has made history by electing Hon. Mojisola Meranda as its first female Speaker. Hon. Meranda, who previously served as Deputy Speaker, was sworn in immediately following the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa on Monday. She now assumes leadership of the House, marking a significant milestone in the…
Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), located in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has announced an indefinite closure following a protest by students over issues related to result verification. The protest stemmed from delays in verifying National Diploma (ND) results for students who had completed their studies at other polytechnics. The frustration over these delays led to a…
Nigeria _ The Nigerian Senate has announced plans to hold a public hearing on the Tax Reform Bills, aiming to finalize and pass them for third reading Senator Abba Moro, Chairman of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Tax Reform, disclosed this after a closed-door session with key government officials, including the Attorney-General of the Federation…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Senate has announced plans to conduct a public hearing on the Tax Reform Bills as part of efforts to finalize and pass them for the third reading. The development was disclosed by Senator Abba Moro, Chairman of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Tax Reform, after a closed-door meeting with key…
Zurmi, Zamfara State — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has expressed concern over allegations of civilian casualties during recent airstrikes in Tungar Kara, Zurmi Local Government Area, Zamfara State. In a statement released by Air Vice Marshal Olusola Akinboyewa, Director of Public Relations and Information, the NAF reaffirmed its dedication to safeguarding the lives of…
Keffi, Nasarawa State — The Nasarawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has taken an 85-year-old man, Ibrahim Haruna, into custody for allegedly defiling a 4-year-old girl in the Kongo community of Keffi Local Government Area. The incident reportedly occurred in early January and came to light when the victim’s…
Three months after an official memo ordered his redeployment, Adegboyega Fasasi, Chief Security Officer (CSO) to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, remains in office, defying the directive from the Department of State Security Service (DSS). The directive, issued in October 2024 by DSS Director General Tosin Ajayi, required Fasasi to attend an executive management…
Lagos – Joe Igbokwe, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has voiced his support for the impeachment of Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Obasa, who was impeached by the assembly members on Monday, faced allegations of financial misconduct and various statutory violations. Following his…
Nigeria–Nigerian singer, Simisola Bolatito Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has captivated fans with her love note to her husband, Adekunle Gold on their 6th wedding anniversary. The couple, who tied the knot in a beautiful private ceremony on January 9, 2019, have built a strong and loving foundation over the six years of their marriage….
Plateau, Nigeria–A tragic accident which occured during the weekend in the Kwana Maciji area in the Pankshin Local Government Area of Plateau State claimed the lives of 19 people and injured 11 others who came for a wedding ceremony in the State. The Chairman of the Pankshin local government area emergency management committee, John Dasar…
Lagos, Nigeria–A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Joe Igbokwe has supported the impeachment of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon Mudashiru Obasa. DNI reports that members of the assembly on Monday, impeached the Speaker over alleged multiple statutory and financial infractions. However, Mojisola Meranda Ojora was subsequently elected as…
Nasarawa, Nigeria–The Operatives of Nasarawa State Police Command have arrested a suspected internet fraudster, identified as Ajayi for allegedly killing his girlfriend, Salome Enejo for rituals. A suspect was reportedly caught with a fresh human head in Agwan Sarki, Orozo, a boundary area between Nasarawa State and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT on Sunday. The…
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has been removed from office after he was impeached for gross misconduct and abuse of office by his fellow lawmakers. The lawmakers also appointed the Deputy Speaker, Mojisola Miranda, as the new speaker of the assembly. Mr Obasa has represented Agege Constituency…
Oyo, Nigeria — Hon. Akeem Adeyemi, a prince and member representing Oyo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has celebrated the ascension of Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo. The lawmaker, popularly known as Skimeh, called on Yoruba monarchs and citizens to support the new king. The congratulatory message was…
Abuja, Nigeria — General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has revealed that over 60,000 out of the 120,000 Boko Haram terrorists who surrendered to the Nigerian military are children. The disclosure was made during an interview on Arise News Channel’s breakfast programme, The Morning Show, on Monday, which was monitored by our…
Ibadan, Nigeria — The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has granted bail to Olori Naomi Silekunola, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, and Abdulahi Fasasi. The decision was delivered on Monday by Justice K. B. Olawoyin. Hamzat, the founder of Agidigbo FM, a prominent Ibadan-based radio station, and Fasasi, the principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun,…
Nigeria _ The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has called on the media to intensify efforts in promoting awareness and advocacy for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, emphasizing its crucial role in preventing cervical cancer Prof. Abidemi Omonisi, President of the NCS, made the appeal during a media parley in Abuja, stressing the need for early vaccination…
Nigeria _ The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that Eric Chelle, the newly appointed head coach of the Super Eagles, will be officially unveiled on Monday at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja Chelle’s appointment has sparked mixed reactions among football enthusiasts, but NFF President Ibrahim Gusau has expressed confidence in the Franco-Malian…
Nigeria _ Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has emphasized the crucial role women play in driving the country’s energy transition agenda During a courtesy visit by the Presidential Committee on Gas Transition in Abuja, Sulaiman-Ibrahim commended the committee’s efforts to promote clean energy solutions and recognize women’s contributions to sustainable development.She reiterated…
Abeokuta, Nigeria — Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has paid tribute to the late former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, describing him as a “titan and a man of peace” who risked his reputation to secure Obasanjo’s release from prison under the late General Sani Abacha’s regime. Speaking during a memorial service held at the Chapel of…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has approved four airlines to serve as official carriers for Nigerian pilgrims traveling to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. The announcement was made by the Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Prof. Abdullahi Usman, in a statement released by Mrs….
Umuneke, Mbieri — A bomb explosion has destroyed a newly constructed bungalow in Umuneke, Mbieri, within the Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State, leaving residents in shock and fear. The incident, which occurred on Saturday night, has raised concerns about the cause of the explosion and the safety of the community. Eyewitnesses reported that…
Asaba, Nigeria — Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has called on Nigerians to shun inflammatory remarks and divisive tendencies, emphasizing the need for unity, peace, and development to honor the sacrifices of the nation’s fallen heroes and veterans. The governor made this appeal during a special interdenominational thanksgiving service held at Emmanuel The Saviour Catholic…
President-elect Donald Trump takes office in ten days, inheriting a far more complex and unstable international landscape than when he first entered the White House. Global conflicts are intensifying, with Russia’s war in Ukraine nearing its third year, escalating competition with China across multiple domains, and mounting tensions in the Middle East. Israel…
The Nigerian telecom sector is facing a growing crisis due to escalating operating costs, including rising fuel prices, power costs, labor, and security, as well as fluctuations in the forex market. These factors have put immense pressure on telecom businesses, prompting calls from telecom operators for tariff increases to maintain operations and ensure business…
