Two people lost their lives in a diesel tanker explosion early Thursday along the Badagry Expressway, Lagos, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has confirmed. The incident occurred at the Oto-Ijanikin axis near Lagos State University of Education, while a truck carrying diesel reportedly lost control while attempting to overtake another vehicle, causing it to…
The Bola Tinubu-led administration has agreed to a 40 percent pay rise for lecturers following the renegotiation of the 2009 agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). ASUU said the agreement was reached on December 23, 2025, bringing to an end an eight-year renegotiation process that began in 2017. The talks followed the…
The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has confirmed that children and staff abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Schools, Papiri in Niger State have been rescued and reunited with their families. Catholic Diocese of Kontagora and Properitor of St. Mary Catholic Private Primary and Secondary School, Rev. Bulus Ýohanna, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. He…
Ghanaian self-proclaimed prophet, Ebo Noah, has finished building a modern-day Noah’s Ark, claiming that a three-year global flood will start on Christmas Day. He said God instructed him to construct the ark to shelter believers during the deluge. According to reports, about 380,000 followers have gathered and are praying, waiting to board in what they…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cleared only two political associations — the African Alliance Party (AAP) and the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) — for the final stage of political party registration. In June 2025, INEC announced that it had received letters of intent from 110 associations seeking registration as political parties. By early…
Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has stated that President Bola Tinubu lacks the constitutional authority to suspend the newly enacted tax laws. Oyedele made this position clear amid growing calls for the Federal Government to halt the implementation of the laws following controversies surrounding their passage and…
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has condemned the alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria, describing it as unacceptable. In his Christmas message on Wednesday, Netanyahu emphasised that attacks against Christians or members of any religion cannot be tolerated, urging an end to the alleged militant displacement and violence against Christians in Nigeria. He also highlighted Israel…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has said corruption continues to obscure Nigeria’s abundant blessings and hinder the country from realising its full potential. Olukoyede made the statement in Abuja on Wednesday while delivering his Christmas message to Nigerians, urging citizens to unite against corruption as a pathway to…
It is deeply troubling and frankly regrettable that representation in Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency has been reduced to a once-a-year appearance, timed conveniently with Christmas and New Year celebrations. The recent announcement of a ₦20 million donation by Akin Alabi, the Honourable Member representing the constituency at the National Assembly again exposes a recurring pattern…
The lawmaker representing Ibadan North Constituency 1, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi Olajide, has described the leadership and service of the Oyo State Governor as quintessential and deeply committed to the welfare of the people of Oyo State. Hon. Comforter made this statement while extending her congratulatory wishes to the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His…