The Federal Government has revealed plans to establish cattle breeding centres across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, as part of efforts to modernise livestock production and improve food security. In a post shared by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the announcement was highlighted as part…
Former Singaporean Transport Minister S. Iswaran was sentenced to a year in prison for accepting illegal gifts, following his guilty plea to obstruction of justice and corruption charges. His case marks the first time in nearly 50 years that a minister in Singapore has been imprisoned. Justice Vincent Hoong, in delivering his ruling, emphasized the…
The embattled crossdresser Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, known for his flamboyant lifestyle and controversies, was arrested by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at Seme Border, Benin Republic, on Monday. While earlier reports suggested that Bobrisky was hospitalised after complaining of breast pain while in custody, the Federal Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) has debunked these claims….
The former Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has disclosed that the coalition under the African Democratic Congress, ADC, will sacrifice and work together towards the 2027 elections. Obi assured that the coalition would ensure that Nigerians get good leaders in 2027. He made the remark in a post on X while reacting to the…
The Nigeria Police Force on Friday forcefully rearrested human rights activist and SaharaReporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, outside the Kuje magistrate’s court in Abuja, moments after the court granted him bail. The incident occurred shortly after the magistrate, Abubakar Sai’id, granted bail to Mr Sowore and 12 others arrested over Monday’s #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest in Abuja. Witnesses…
The Lagos State Police Command has issued a directive to all commanders and officers within its jurisdiction, alerting them to a planned nationwide protest. A Civil Society Organisation, the Take-It-Back movement, and other groups had announced a nationwide protest scheduled for April 7, 2025. In a statement on Friday, the National Coordinator of TIB, Juwon…
The 2025 edition of Ojude MAPOLY has once again placed the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic community in the spotlight, showcasing the rich blend of culture, tradition, and unity that defines the great citadel of learning. The festival was not just a celebration of heritage, but also of student leadership and collective progress. Joining in this moment…
No fewer than 404 Palestinians, including women and children have reportedly been killed after Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza strip early Tuesday. Quoting hospital officials, AP said the surprise bombardment shattered a ceasefire in place since January and threatened to fully reignite the 17-month-old war. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he ordered the strikes…
Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, on Thursday said that his ancestors brought Governor Monday Okpebholo to restore the lost glory of Edo State. Oba Ewuare made the remarks during a solidarity visit by Governor Monday Okpebholo to his palace in Benin after his victory at the Edo Governorship Election Tribunal that upheld his election as…
Eniola Ojajuni, the national president of the Afenifere Youth Council has been kidnapped by some yet-to-be-identified gunmen. It was gathered that Ojajuni was shot in his buttocks twice and subsequently kidnapped in Abuja on Monday, February 17, 2025. A statement by the national secretary of the council, Abiodun Aderohunmu said the youth president’s abductors are…