…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 […]
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, […]
Bird Strike Forces Air Peace Flight Back to Lagos as Airline Records 34th Incident in 2025
Lagos, Nigeria – A bird strike on an Air Peace flight from Lagos to Owerri forced the aircraft to make an emergency return to base on Saturday, marking the airline’s 34th such incident in 2025 and sparking renewed concerns over aviation safety. Flight P47150 had only just departed from Lagos when a bird collided with […]
Squash Glory: Sesan Asani Claims Top Spot at Lagos Country Club
The Squash Section, Lagos Country Club recently held its annual 2025 WorkNigeria Squash Ladder tournament where winners emerged in various categories. The 9-day tournament climaxed last Friday with the Chairman of the Section, Sesan Asani, becoming the number one on the Gold Ladder in the Men Category, Arc Funmi Bamkole, Past President and a Patron […]
Traffic Alert: Apo-Wasa Road to Close Friday for President Tinubu’s Project Commissioning
Residents and motorists in Abuja are advised to prepare for temporary traffic disruptions on Friday as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu visits the Federal Capital Territory to inaugurate a key infrastructure project. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) announced that the Apo-Wasa Road will be closed to vehicular traffic from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to […]
Seyi Adewunmi Pledges Unity in First Speech as Lagos Country Club’s 25th President
Ikeja, Lagos — June 7, 2025In a ceremony blending solemnity with hope, the Incorporated Trustees of the Lagos Country Club today swore in the 2025/26 Management Council, urging members to heal past wounds and propel the institution forward. Aare Kola Oyefeso, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, opened with gratitude, praising God and the membership […]
“Gov. Radda Fit Rule Nigeria After Tinubu” – Amb. Oshi Hail Am for Agric, Education & Industry Work
Ambassador Bernard Oshi wey be di Presido of Ben 10 Equipments Inc. don hail Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State say na true beta leader wey Nigeria need. E talk say Radda dey do serious work for agric, education and industry, and if Nigeria dey find who go take over from Tinubu by 2031, na […]
2027: Female Leaders Renew Push for 50% Representation, Demand Women’s Quota for Vice-President
In a bold call for gender parity ahead of the 2027 elections, top Nigerian female politicians and political stakeholders on Wednesday demanded institutional reforms to guarantee 50 percent representation for women in public office, including the introduction of a Vice-Presidential quota. The call was made during the two-day Conference of Political Women Leaders in Abuja, […]
Bombshell Allegations Rock NUJ-FCT: EFCC Petition Targets Ex-Chairmen Ogbeche, Osadebamwen in Explosive Corruption Scandal
ABUJA – April 17, 2025 — The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has exposed a series of financial irregularities allegedly perpetrated by its immediate past executive. The findings were revealed during a press briefing held in Abuja, where the Council also issued a public disclaimer against key former officials. Speaking […]
