Author: Paul Dada
Comeback Crusaders back Ambode’s return in 2027
According to the letter, Ambode’s financial acumen helped solidify Lagos as a major economic hub, while his inclusive governance style…
How I survived kidnap, assassination – Rivers Assembly Speaker Amaewhule
“I am not just marking another birthday but acknowledging that many people had planned to take his life in the…
Tinubu extols Defence Minister Badaru’s service legacy
Badaru served as governor of Jigawa State from 2015 to 2023, and holds the titles of Sardauna Ringin and Walin…
Massacre in Kwara: forest Guards, community head gunned down
The guards were part of a joint security effort to safeguard the area, having been positioned to protect the community…
Navy dismantles six illegal refining sites in Delta
The naval boss also said that one pumping machine and about 22 yards of hose were recovered from the illegal…
We’re on strike but fuel will keep flowing – PENGASSAN
“There will be no disruption in the supply of petrol due to our strike. We have enough fuel in our…
FG reaffirms fuel stability, promises no disruption
He said that the steering committee of the Domestic Crude Oil and Refined Products Sales in Local Currency Initiative met…
PENGASSAN declares nationwide strike over face-off with Dangote
While PENGASSAN claims some 800 staff were sacked and replaced with foreign workers, Dangote management has denied mass dismissals.
Zamfara Mine Disaster: FG launches urgent rescue mission
He pointed out that following improved security in the state, the ministry in December 2024 announced the lifting of the…
Lagos apprehends suspects in Lagoon reclamation crackdown
Alebiosu said the enforcement team also visited the Lekki Foreshore, where several illegal dredging and reclamation sites were discovered and…
Lagos at the heart of Nigeria’s unity – Sanwo-Olu
He said the Independence Day celebration was not only a reminder of the nation’s hard-earned freedom but also a call…
Warning Alarm: One-third of Nigerian adults have high blood pressure
“We urge policymakers to put people before profits by adopting strong food and tobacco control measures. Protecting our hearts means…
FG denies claims of Christian genocide, calls reports misleading
The Federal Government called on international media, commentators and civil society to avoid sensationalism and divisive rhetoric, urging reliance on…
Immigration officers freed as troops storm kidnappers’ hideout in Benue
he Force Commander, OPWS, Maj.- Gen Moses Gara commended the gallant troops for their professionalism and unwavering commitment to duty.
Tinubu tasks military with defending reforms from insurgents’ threats
The President emphasised that the role of the Armed Forces is more vital than ever, as the stability of the…
Police authorities hold Guard of Honour for Arase
“On behalf of the NPF, I extend our profound heartfelt condolences to members of his family, the PSC, the government…
Police launch manhunt after 17 abducted by pirates in Calabar
A passenger who preferred anonymity told newsmen that the boat was attacked a few minutes after take-off from Oron en…
Unabated Showdown: PENGASSAN orders shutdown of supply to Dangote Refinery
In a letter dated 26 September, signed by the union’s General Secretary Lumumba Okugbawa, PENGASSAN accused the refinery of unlawfully…
Obi under fire for calling Olubadan ‘my dear brother’
But Obi's post has drawn nothing but flaks and ire from those who hold that the former Anambra governor and…
Mining Tragedy in Zamfara: Several feared trapped after pit collapse
“Yes, mining pits have collapsed in Kadauri, and several miners are believed to be trapped. We are meeting with emergency…
Tinubu sends important message to AU
"What we lack, however, is trust in our processes and institutions as well as consistency in the application of our…
Sacred Throne, Not a Stage: Ogun monarch blasts Taye Currency’s lyrics at Ladoja’s coronation
He noted that coronations are momentous, cultural milestones that require honor, reverence, and dignified conduct — not vulgar lyrics or…
Kwara CP bans phone searches, profiling of youths as ‘Yahoo Boys’
He reassured the public—especially students and youth—that the police are committed to upholding their dignity and fundamental rights. “The era…
Rarara: There is no such thing as “honorary PhD”
This isn’t just my view. In October 2012, the Association of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities resolved that the award…
Defend yourself, you have case to answer, judge tells Nnamdi Kanu
In response, FG’s counsel, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, urged the court to reject the no-case submission, citing video and audio…
From Royals to Retail: Traders cash in on Ladoja’s big day
Some petty traders invested in printing pictures of new Olubadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on T-shirts, key holders, calendar, wrist bands,…
Ladoja formally crowned 44th Olubadan
Prior to the crowning, the new monarch had received the symbolic Akoko leaf at the Labosinde Compound in Oja’ba, an…
Ogun Assembly warns police against indiscriminate arrests over land disputes
The appeal was made by the Chairman of the Committee, Damilola Soneye, who was represented by Oluseun Adesanya, during a…
Immigration crackdown: UK unveils new digital ID scheme
Under the proposed system, individuals will have access to a secure digital ID stored on their smartphones. While the government…
It’s Ladoja’s Day: All hail new Olubadan
Ibadan is already agog for the elaborate ceremony that will place at Mapo Hall, Ibadan. Dignitaries from across Nigeria and…