Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, don raise serious concern over di conviction of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, warn say di matter fit increase tension for di country wey already dey suffer economic wahala and insecurity. For di statement wey him drop on Saturday, Obi describe di conviction as “unfortunate”, talk say e show […]
Three Killed as LPG Tanker Explodes in Ibadan
Three people were killed on Friday when a tanker carrying 15 tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) exploded at Idi-Iroko, Amuloko area of Ibadan. According to officials, the incident occurred while the tanker was off-loading its contents into a gas skid tank. Confirming the tragedy in a statement on Saturday, the Chairman of the Oyo […]
Katsina Don Unveil Hybrid Buses ~Gov Radda Say Na New Level for Clean, Smart Transport
According to tori, di buses go use both electric motor and small fuel engine, wey mean say e go chop less petrol and reduce carbon smoke for air. For di unveiling ceremony, Wei Yanbin, wey be Project Manager for Zhong Tong Bus, yarn say di first phase go bring in about 30 city buses. “Di […]
Head of Service, FCT, Grace Adayilo, Reported Dead
She died suddenly after slumping in the early hours of Monday, September 1, 2025. Details surrounding her death are still emerging, and neither her family nor the FCT Administration has issued an official statement. Adayilo made history when President Bola Tinubu approved her appointment as FCT Head of Service last October, becoming the first woman […]
Shuaib Giwa emerges the winner of 5th PSA final in Squash Tourney at Lagos Country Club
The Squash Section, Lagos Country Club over the weekend, held its 19th Annual Merchant Express Global Cargo Closed, Open Invitational and 5th PSA Squash Tournament where winners emerged in various categories. The tournament, spreading accross a period of two weeks, saw players from over thirteen Squash playing Clubs accross the country competing in different categories; […]
Leadership in Crisis: How Ibas Turned Rivers Around
By Ogan Barikpoa When Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd) assumed office as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State on 18 March 2025, the state was teetering on the edge of administrative collapse. The bitter political feud between former Governor Nyesom Wike and his successor, Siminalayi Fubara, had paralysed governance. The State House of Assembly was […]
Tinubu Urges Media to Promote Unity, Uphold Ethics as NUJ Marks 70th Anniversary
…as Ex Gov. Osoba challenges impostors, demands digital adaptation in the newsroom …our stories should aim to heal and unite, not to divide or incite – NUJ President President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emphasized the pivotal role of the Nigerian media in fostering national unity, strengthening democracy, and shaping the country’s future, urging journalists to […]
Ondo Declares Death by Hanging for Kidnappers, Vows to Demolish Hideouts
Akure, Ondo State – The Ondo State Government has announced that anyone convicted of kidnapping in the state will face the death penalty by hanging, as part of sweeping new measures to curb rising insecurity. The decision was made during the State Executive Council meeting held on Saturday in Akure, the state capital. Attorney General […]
Nigeria Recovers Over 100 Stolen Artifacts from the Netherlands
LAGOS (AFP) — The Netherlands on Saturday officially handed back to Nigeria 119 precious ancient sculptures, stolen from the former kingdom of Benin more than 120 years ago during the colonial era. It is the latest return of artefacts to Africa, as pressure mounts on Western governments and institutions to hand back the spoils of […]
Jailed Armed Robber Caught Processing Passport in Lagos Prison Scandal
Lagos, Nigeria – A convicted armed robber serving a 21-year sentence was recently caught attempting to obtain an international passport while still incarcerated at the Kirikiri Maximum Security Custodial Centre, sparking disciplinary action and a broader investigation into prison oversight. The inmate, identified as Haruna Ayo, had been sentenced to life imprisonment for armed robbery, […]
