A senior lecturer at the Faculty of Management, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, Dr Samuel Ojogbo, has been accused of sexually assaulting a 20-year-old female student of the institution. The university management confirmed the allegation to Tribune Online yesterday. It was gathered that the 300-level student (name withheld) alleged that the lecturer invited her into…
The ever-supportive lawmaker, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Olajide, joined the faithful with her present trekking from Uncle Joe to Adamosingba stadium at the Sabo Maulud Nabiy celebration, marking the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in grand style. In the spirit of the joyous occasion, Hon. Comforter extended her heartfelt congratulations to…
Nollywood actor and filmmaker Kunle Afod has stirred controversy with his comments on infidelity, suggesting that women are just as unfaithful as men but more discreet about it. In an interview with fellow actress Biola Bayo, Afod linked the increasing cases of DNA testing in Nigeria to women’s infidelity. He further criticised the use of…
Residents of Darajamal village in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State are reeling from a deadly attack by Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, even as troops of Operation Hadin Kai swiftly responded and crushed the attackers. The assault occurred on Friday night when heavily armed insurgents stormed the remote community, opening…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has clarified that there are currently no cases of Ebola virus disease in the country. The agency, in a public health advisory issued on Saturday, signed by its Director-General, Dr. Jide Idris, stated that it is working closely with relevant ministries, departments, agencies, and development partners to…
Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, says he will be stepping back briefly from public engagements following medical advice. Obi made the disclosure in a statement posted on his official X handle on Saturday, explaining that he began feeling unwell while attending an event in Enugu. “Earlier in Enugu,…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has appointed Oluwatosin Adejumo, a puff-puff seller, as a chef at the state’s Government House and offered her a scholarship for further studies. The governor made the announcement in a post on his official X handle on Friday, describing Adejumo as “the puff-puff seller turned Government House chef.” Adejumo,…
Daredevil gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed eight personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) attached to the BUA Cement Factory located in Okpella, Etsako East local government area of Edo State. NSCDC spokesperson in the state, Ogbebor Efosa, revealed this in a statement made available to Journalists in Benin City,…
The Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has announced the expulsion of House of Representatives member representing Kiru/Bebeji federal constituency of the State, Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin, from the party. NNPP accused Jibrin of anti-party activities and failure to meet his financial obligations to the party. The Kano State chairman of NNPP,…
The planned formal declaration of Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party’s former governorship candidate in Lagos, into the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Saturday was marred by violence and heavy security presence. Suspected thugs, reportedly acting with the support of security operatives, stormed the second venue secured for the event in Alimosho, dispersing Rhodes-Vivour’s supporters. His…
