The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned party leaders to desist from engaging in anti-party activities or face sanctions. The party’s leadership said it reached the resolution after it reviewed the anti-party activities of certain members of the party “particularly those endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in 2027.” The PDP national publicity secretary,…
The Lagos state police command says four persons have died in a fire outbreak at a lounge and bar on Baale road in the Olodi Apapa area of the state. In a statement issued on Monday, Benjamin Hundeyin, police spokesperson in Lagos, said the fire started around 7:45 am on Sunday. Hundeyin noted that a…
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has reflected on his divorce from Melinda Gates, describing it as “the mistake I most regret.” In an interview with The Times, the 69-year-old billionaire admitted the separation was a deeply challenging experience but noted that he feels “more cheerful now.” The couple, who announced their split in May 2021 after…
Tanzanian authorities have blocked citizens’ access to the microblogging platform X after the hackers compromised the country’s police X account. Netblocks, a platform tracking cybersecurity and digital governance, confirmed on Tuesday that the government of the East African country blocked access to X after hackers compromised and deployed Tanzanian police X handle to falsely announce…
A court has sentenced two men, Shibu Abdullahi, 21, and Yakubu Usman, 25, to one month of imprisonment for stealing two chickens valued at N70,000. On Monday, an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun sentenced two men, Shibu Abdullahi, 21, and Yakubu Usman, 25, to one month of imprisonment for stealing two chickens valued at N70,000….
At the 67th Annual Grammy Awards 2025, Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, known as Tems, secured her second Grammy, winning Best African Music Performance for her song Love Me JeJe. In a heartfelt acceptance speech, Tems expressed gratitude for her journey and the people who have supported her. “Dear God, thank you so much for putting…
The Chairman/Sole Administrator of the Oyo State Pacesetter Transportation Services (PTS), Hon. Dr. Ibraheem Oladeji Salami Dikko, recently conducted an inspection of several terminals to assess the progress of the Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER) program initiated by His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, FNSE, Dsc, GSSRS, the Executive Governor of Oyo State. During the…
Following the continued seizure of allocations to the 30 local governments in Osun State by the Federal Government, it has been gathered that palaces in the state have been grounded by lack of funds. The traditional councils in each of the local governments in Nigeria statutorily take five percent of the local government allocations for…
The House of Representatives has waded into the increase in the pump price of petroleum products. Moved by the Deputy Minority Leader, Aliyu Madaki and sponsored by 111 members of the house, the house called for the immediate reversal of the price increase in petrol and cooking gas. The lawmakers said they feared that the…
President Bola Tinubu has announced the release of N570 billion to state governors to tackle hunger and economic hardship. The announcement was made during a televised address to the nation on Sunday, following nationwide protests against economic hardship. In addition to the N570 billion, the federal government has established an N200 billion Consumer Credit Corporation…