Ganiyu Obasa, the 32-year-old son of Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, has thrown his hat into the ring for the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship in Agege Local Government Area. Ganiyu made his formal declaration on April 5, 2025, at a rally attended by party ward executives and supporters. Speaking passionately at […]
FCTA Moves to Boost Food Security with First-Ever Agricultural Policy for Abuja
In a bid to strengthen food security in the nation’s capital, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has initiated the development of a comprehensive agricultural policy—its first since the creation of the FCT. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement forum held in Gwagwalada on Wednesday, the Acting Director of Planning, Research and Statistics at the FCT […]
FG Reaffirms Commitment to Naira-for-Crude Deal with Dangote, Local Refineries
Despite recent disruptions, the Nigerian government has restated its commitment to the naira-for-crude deal with Dangote Refinery and other domestic refineries, asserting that the policy remains firmly in place and is not a temporary intervention. This assurance came from the Technical Sub-Committee on the Crude and Refined Product Sales in Naira Initiative following a stakeholder […]
Anthony Joshua Eyes Redemption in Potential Dubois Rematch
Anthony Joshua may get a shot at redemption against Daniel Dubois following his knockout loss last year. The British heavyweight was stopped by Dubois in September at Wembley, losing his chance at the IBF title. Now, with shifting developments in the heavyweight division, a rematch could be in the works. Dubois had set his sights […]
Lagos POS Operator Absconds With ₦17 Million, Faces Court Charges
LAGOS – A 24-year-old Point of Sale (POS) operator, Shamsudeen Ishiaka, has been accused of defrauding five colleagues of ₦17 million. The case was brought before the Ogudu Magistrates’ Court, where Ishiaka pleaded not guilty to charges of fraud and theft. Prosecutor Inspector Bassey Sunday informed the court that Ishiaka allegedly collected the money through […]
Outrage as Police Kill 18-Year-Old in Ekpoma Checkpoint Shooting
The Edo State Police Command has come under fire following the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Chinedu Abimbor at a checkpoint in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area. According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred on Wednesday after Abimbor, who was driving a Mercedes-Benz, failed to stop when flagged down by police officers. “The young man’s refusal […]
Okpebholo Suspends Safety Team Over Toddler’s Death, Says “Justice Will Be Served”
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has indefinitely suspended the Public Safety Response Team (PSRT) following the tragic death of a two-year-old child caused by the reckless actions of its members. The suspension, announced in a statement on Friday by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, came after mounting complaints of extortion, harassment, […]
NAF Airstrikes Kill Two Notorious Bandit Leaders in Katsina
KATSINA – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has eliminated two notorious bandit kingpins, Gero (Alhaji) and Alhaji Riga, in a precision airstrike targeting terrorist hideouts in Katsina State.The Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information for the NAF, Group Captain Kabiru Ali, confirmed the successful operation in a statement on Friday, March 14.“The Nigerian Air […]
Durosinlorun, Tifase, Bamkole, and Others Triumph at Lagos Country Club’s 2nd Geophase Squash Tournament
Lagos, Nigeria – The Squash Section of the prestigious Lagos Country Club successfully hosted the 2nd edition of the Geophase Annual Closed & Club Pro Tournament, an event dedicated to celebrating both current and former professional squash players. The competition, which ran from Monday, February 24, to Friday, February 28, 2025, saw intense participation from […]
“You Can’t Silence Me!” – Sowore Defies Court Order, Slams APC Chieftains
Activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has vowed to remain vocal against injustice despite a court order requiring him to surrender his international passport as part of his bail conditions in a cybercrime case. Speaking on Friday, Sowore dismissed any attempts to intimidate him, emphasizing that no one […]
