Malaria continues to claim lives at an alarming rate in Nigeria, with nine deaths recorded every hour, according to the Society for Family Health (SFH), a health-focused non-governmental organisation leading prevention efforts across the country. Nigerian Airways plane models At a media orientation on malaria prevention in Kano, SFH’s Social and Behavioural Change Specialist, Sesugh…
The troops of the Nigerian Army and hybrid forces, with critical intelligence support from the Department of State Services (DSS), have neutralised no fewer than 45 bandits during a fierce gunfight in Iburu village, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, in what appears to be a major success in Nigeria’s ongoing counter-terrorism efforts, According…
The highly anticipated Big Brother Naija Season 10, aptly dubbed “10/10,” kicked off on Saturday, July 26, 2025, promising intense drama and excitement. The reality TV show will feature a diverse group of housemates competing for the grand prize of N150 million worth of gifts over the next 71 days. The show is hosted by…
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has condemned the recent renaming of streets and bus stops in Lagos State, citing a lack of adherence to constitutional procedures and public consultation. He described the action as illegal, authoritarian, and a violation of the constitutional powers vested in local governments. Falana made…
A group of Ghanaians recently staged a protest at the bustling Circle area in Accra, Ghana’s capital, demanding the expulsion of Nigerians from the country over alleged involvement in criminal and immoral activities. The viral protest video was also shared on Sunday on X by Nigerian activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju. In the footage, scores…
A Lagos-based popular socialite, Olaseni Johnson Olayinika, popularly known as Abu Abel, has been arrested by the police over his alleged involvement in a ₦447 million (four hundred and forty-seven million naira) land scam. Abu Abel was arrested by operatives of the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID), Alagbon, led by CSP Taiwo Oyewole, on the…
Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala, has debunked rumours suggesting she has retired from international football, as she described the claims as baseless. Oshoala disclosed this on Saturday while speaking with reporters in Morocco after Nigeria’s thrilling 3-2 victory over the host nation in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The six-time…
The Lagos State government has directed the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to ensure that the 18 motorists apprehended for driving against traffic flow (one-way) undergo mandatory psychiatric evaluation. The general manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said this in a statement made available to journalists on Sunday in Lagos. The statement was signed by…
No fewer than thirty-five kidnapped victims of Banga village in Kaura-Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State were said to have been slaughtered by bandits for failure to pay N35 million ransom. An indigene of the village, Sani Suleiman, disclosed this in a telephone interview with PUNCH Online on Sunday, stating that bandits had kidnapped…
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 29-year-old man, Victor Kalu, for attempted suicide at the premises of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) in Ibafo area of the state. According to Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred late Friday night at about 10:45 p.m., when the suspect was caught…