An Islamic cleric in Ilorin, Abdulrahman Mohad Ballo, has been arrested for allegedly killing a final-year student of Kwara State College of Education, Lawal Hafsoh Yetunde, for ritual purposes. The suspect reportedly lured Yetunde after connecting with her on Facebook and obtaining her phone number. The incident reportedly occurred on Monday, February 10, 2025. It…
China says it firmly supports the Nigerian government as it “leads its people on the development path suited to its national conditions”. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, Mao Ning, spokesperson of China’s foreign ministry, said “as Nigeria’s comprehensive strategic partner, China firmly opposes any country using religion and human rights as an excuse to…
An Abeokuta Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday sentenced a 30-year-old man, Kazeem Solola, to three years imprisonment for assaulting and maiming his wife by pouring hot oil and stabbing her. Solola, who pleaded not guilty to charge initially, was convicted on a two-count charge of assault and causing grievous bodily harm. The Chief Magistrate, A….
Oyo State Pacesetter Transport Service (PTS) has begun constructing a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) station, aligning with Governor Seyi Makinde’s initiative to enhance energy security and reduce fuel costs. During an inspection of ongoing renovations and construction projects at PTS on Thursday, the Sole Administrator, Hon. Dikko Salami revealed plans to increase the number of…
The Chairman of the Consultation Committee of Team New Nigeria (TNN), Professor David Okanlawon, has said the party’s coalition talks with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have collapsed due to its demand for 25% of the party’s internal structures. In a statement issued to newsmen in Kaduna on Friday, Okanlawon, however, said, “The All Progressives…
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy has announced the introduction of the Creative Economy Development Fund which is tailored to roll out loan opportunities for creatives. In a statement by Nneka Anibueze, Special Adviser to the minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa on Monday, the ministry invited eligible…
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…
The federal government has recruited elite foreign military experts to train its soldiers in special operations, focusing on counterterrorism and hostage rescue. This was disclosed by the Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, during the launch of a training program for 800 soldiers in Kaduna State. Abubakar stated that beyond training, the government will equip the…
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force on Monday dispersed protesters with tear gas in the Maitama area of Abuja. The protesters, who had gathered peacefully to express their grievances, were thrown into disarray as the tear gas canisters sent many scampering for safety. The protest, which is part of a nationwide demonstration spearheaded by the…
The President, National Union of Road Transport Workers, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has defended his ‘kundusi’ comment amidst the growing mockery among Nigerians. Akinsanya made the defence while speaking with the delegates of the union in a viral video on Tuesday. According to him, he is uneducated and could probably be bad…
