The 2023 governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Lagos State, Mr Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has disclosed that he received the approval of LP’s presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, before defecting to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking in an interview yesterday, Rhodes-Vivour insisted that Lagos cannot be “pocketed by one man.” When asked directly…
Lagos is the city where hustle meets opportunity. And if you’re looking to dive into entrepreneurship, you’re in the right place. With its bustling population, thriving economy, and endless energy, Lagos offers some of the best chances to turn your business dreams into reality. Whether you’re a fresh entrepreneur or looking to expand your ventures,…
The police command in Rivers has arrested Ifediorah Onyeibor Joseph, a 41-year-old pastor, over alleged “dehumanisation” of children in his church. In a less than two-minute clip making the round online, at least 20 children were seen kneeling and clutching palm leaves, as a man serially flogged them with palm fronds. Most of the minors…
Thirteen passengers travelling along Bonny-Okrika waterways in Rivers State are missing following the hijacking of a boat by some suspected pirates. It was gathered that the boat conveying about 20 passengers was hijacked by the pirates on Thursday, February 6. Also, the Bonny Local Government Council had earlier announced that it rescued a total of…
Tension gripped Ikire, a town in Irewole local government area of Osun State, on Sunday following an attack on the convoy of popular Fuji musician, Alhaji Wasiu Alabi Pasuma. The attack, which occurred in the afternoon, involved suspected hoodlums who reportedly stoned and shot at the vehicles in the convoy, including a black Hummer Jeep…
A student who wrote the West African School Certificate Examination (WASCE) shared her result after it was released. The student had earlier signed out of secondary school like a university student on the day she finished her WAEC examination The result shows that the student passed her WAEC in flying colours as she got an…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has gone before the Supreme Court to challenge the January 30 judgment by the Court of Appeal, Abuja affirming its designation as a terrorist group and proscription by the Federal Government. The group filed a five-ground notice of appeal to that effect on February 7 through its lawyer, Aloy…
Founder of the Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church, Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, has responded to allegations that he used Artificial Intelligence (AI) to fake a video showcasing a lavish lifestyle. The controversy began when TikTok user @ihatebenn_ alleged that a viral video of Adegboyega stepping into a Lamborghini Revuelto—reportedly worth £580,000—was digitally manipulated. The video, which made…
Fuji musician, Alhaji Taye Adebisi, popularly known as Taye Currency, has recounted how he lost N10 million to an alleged Ponzi scheme operated by Crypto Bridge Exchange, popularly called CBEX. In a viral video circulating on social media, the singer recounted the ordeal during a stage performance. He disclosed that he was introduced to the…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has announced that Nigeria’s newly appointed ambassadors will assume duty in their respective countries in 2026, pending final clearance and confirmation by the National Assembly. Idris disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists at an end-of-year press conference in Abuja. According to him, the deployment of…
