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Ekiti

Oyebanji blasts defection rumours, says he’s not leaving APC

Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has denied claims that he has dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the…
Buhari

No disagreement between Tinubu, Buhari – Garba Shehu

“They tried one, two, three times, and they failed. But by this time, they came together in 2014, formed a…
Babatunde

UNN horror: 200-Level student strangles female undergraduate to death

Ememem allegedly demanded an additional ₦15,000, on top of the ₦5,000 earlier agreed. The disagreement quickly spiralled into violence, with…
Kumfa

Tears in Lokoja as raging Meme River swallows two-year-old boy

Godwin’s mother, Mrs Lovina Kumfa, was inconsolable, sobbing uncontrollably and begging for divine intervention. “I left him just for a…
Crash

Midnight horror in Ogun: Hit-and-Run crash claims four lives

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the incident, which occurred at about 3:50 a.m., involving a yellow tricycle with…
EFCC

EFCC smashes alleged €49 million scam, arraigns two in Lagos Court

In another count, Sokari and Chukwuma were accused of being in possession of a forged document purportedly originating from the…
Ooni

Ooni mourns Olubadan, says Yorubaland has lost a stabilising force

“Oba Olakulehin was not only a symbol of tradition but also a stabilising force. His death marks the end of…
Election

Lagos LG Elections and Imperatives of Mass Participation 

According to unconfirmed data, Lagos has the highest number of 1,401,390 unclaimed PVCs, followed by Oyo with 647,586, and Edo,…
Lagos

Lagos set to attract Billions as Invest Lagos 2.0 kicks off with global stakeholders

Ambrose identified priority sectors for strategic investment, including infrastructure development, sustainable transportation, digital innovation, renewable energy, healthcare, creative and entertainment…
Jonathan

Yayi Boni, Jonathan lead West African Elders Pre-election Mission to Cote D’Ivoire

The executive director of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) and head of WAEF secretariat, Ms Ann Iyonu, stated that the…
Ooni

“I am shocked:” Tinubu reacts to Olubadan’s death

"The President prays for the peaceful repose of the monarch's soul and urges the people of Ibadan to take solace…
Ladoja

Ladoja set to wear the Crown: Ex-Oyo Governor to become 44th Olubadan

Born on 25 September 1944 in Gambari village near Ibadan, Ladoja received his early education at Ibadan Boys’ High School…
Alleged N400m fraud: Court adjourns Andy Uba’s arraignment

AGF gives I-G go-ahead to prosecute Andy Uba, 1 other over alleged N400m NDDC job fraud

No fewer than six witnesses had been listed to testify against the ex-lawmaker and Etu.
Peace In Sudan

Civilians seek peace in Sudan, democracy and an end to SAF’s military rule

There have been growing and urgent calls for peace in Sudan by various international organisations for two years now. From…
PDP chieftain, Segun Adewale offers N5 million prize for evidence that Bode George has ever won his polling unit in Lagos since 1999.

PDP chieftain offers N5m for evidence that Bode George has ever won his polling unit

He accused George of repeatedly directing PDP supporters to vote for rival parties such as ADP and Labour Party during…
Jet

Boko Haram loses key strongholds in Nigerian Air Force airstrikes

The operation, carried out under Operation Hadin Kai, targeted Wa Jahode and Loghpere, two major enclaves of the Jama’atu Ahlis…
Kano Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf distributes 500 transformers to Kano communities to enhance rural electrification.

Gov Yusuf distributes 500 transformers to Kano communities

He also announced that the state-owned Electricity Company has begun evacuating power from the 10-megawatt Tiga Hydrow-Power Generation Plant.
Edo AGF, others face imprisonment over disobedience to court judgment

Ibadan man pleads guilty to abducting 17-year-old UI student

The defendant committed the crime between May 19 and June 5, 2024, in Ibadan.
Gunmen

Serious tragedy averted as troops foil stop attack on Plateau Community

“We, therefore, urge the public to continually furnish troops with actionable information to carry out the operations successfully, while also…

Ibadan mourns as Alaafin sends tribute to late Olubadan

We should all remember that our time on Earth will end one day. Death comes to everyone, no matter how…
Oyo governor Seyi Makinde describes the death of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin as a great loss to the people of Ibadanland.

Olubadan Olakulehin’s demise a great loss, says Makinde

He pledged that the state would stand by the family and give the late Olubadan a befitting burial.

Ex-Reps Speaker Agunwa Anakwe is dead

While paying tribute to the late Speaker, former Anambra State Governor Chris Ngige, described him as “a close friend and…
oil and gas

25.7bn gone: Nigeria’s crude theft crisis linked to elites, militants

Energy analyst Henry Adigun added that barging is not ideal but gives companies more certainty compared to pipelines that are…
Coalition

Coalition lauds N19.5bn disbursement to smallholder farmers

The coalition also urged the Federal Government and National Assembly to increase budgetary allocation to NADF and protect visionary leadership…

Why Ibadan kings are always old: insights into the Olubadan system

Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State in southwestern Nigeria, is an ancient Yoruba city founded by warriors. Unlike other Yoruba…
Kebbi

Over 100 houses destroyed in Kebbi village floods

Over 100 houses were destroyed, and many residents sustained serious injuries.
Lagos reaffirms commitment to growing tourism through agricultural experiences

Lagos reaffirms commitment to growing tourism through agricultural experiences

Lagos is positioning itself as a destination where visitors can appreciate the deep ties between nature, food, crafts, and heritage...
Obi

2027 Presidency: Obi says holding Nnamdi Kanu is meaningless, calls for peace talks

He promised that if elected in 2027, he would prioritise peaceful resolutions to national crises, while also enforcing the law…
Electoral Act

Constitutional Review: Make kidnapping capital offence, editors urge National Assembly

The editors condemned the senseless killings of victims, even where ransom payments have been made, describing such acts as barbaric…
Rather than waste everyone’s time parading tired slogans, the ADC gang should just say what they really mean: “We want power because we miss the perks

When power mongers regroup: Inside the ADC circus

Rather than waste everyone’s time parading tired slogans, the ADC gang should just say what they really mean: “We want…