Masquerades have invaded Imamās house and mosque in Oke Agbe, Akoko, Akoko North Local Government, Ondo State, it has been revealed. The masquerades allegedly beat up the Imamās wives and children, according to a statement by Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) which condemned the attack. The Islamic human rights organization described the attack as another evidence…
The federal government has officially adopted the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ogun State, as a federal university. This move marks a significant step in strengthening Nigeriaās teacher education and expanding access to quality training for educators nationwide. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the transition on Friday, expressing gratitude to the Ogun State…
Popular comedian and talk show host, Teju Oyelakin, widely known as Teju Babyface, has advised men not to confess to their wives or partners if they cheat, saying such admissions only cause more harm than good. In a YouTube video shared on Monday, the comedian warned that confessing infidelity, especially by men, is one of…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it is currently working on helping six Nigerian banks recover billions of Naira stolen by hackers, who gained access to the banksā systems. Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, disclosed this during an interview on TVC on Sunday. While declining to mention the affected banks…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has reviewed prices of its products and services. It said the review was done after a decade of maintaining the same pricing structure. A statement signed by NIMC Head of Corporate Communications, Dr Kayode Adegoke explained that the Commission āconducted a comprehensive review to ensure alignment with current operational…
The Adamawa State Government reportedly revoked the prestigious traditional title of Waziri Adamawa previously held by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, citing a new indigeneship policy affecting emirate council leadership. The decision was communicated in a circular dated June 20, 2025, and signed by Mrs. Adama Felicity Mamman, Permanent Secretary of the Department of Chieftaincy…
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Saāad Abubakar, has urged Nigerians not to resort to insult in expressing their grievances to their leaders. āIt is good to always tell our leaders when there is problem but in doing so, we should avoid abusive words. āIf you insult your leader, how can you ask him to…
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday convicted and sentenced Mahmud Usman, one of the commanders of Ansaru, a proscribed terrorist organization to fifteen years imprisonment. The convict who was arraigned by the Department of State Services (DSS) pleaded guilty to the charge of illegal mining activities which enabled him to acquire arms…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has assembled a team of 97 lawyers to challenge what it describes as the All Progressives Congress (APC)ās āfake lawsuitā against its interim leadership, including former Senate President David Mark and former Minister Rauf Aregbesola. The legal team, led by Barrister Mohammed Sheriff, made this known in Abuja on Tuesday,…
Mojisola Adeyeye, director-general of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has urged manufacturers and distributors to comply with the ban on alcohol in sachets and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. Speaking during a session at the NAN Forum in Abuja on Sunday, Adeyeye reiterated the ban and the agreement signed by…
