The Lagos State Police Command on Friday arrested the suspect accused of raping a 14-year-old girl in Alakuko, Lagos. The Commandâs Spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest during a phone interview with our correspondent, adding that investigation had started. âThe suspect was arrested this morning and investigation is ongoing,â he said. Earlier, the Lagos State…
Hundreds of international students are being forced to leave the United States after the Trump administration began aggressively revoking student visas. âDo not attempt to remain in the United States. The federal government will find you,â read an email reportedly from the Department of Homeland Security, shared by immigration lawyer Nicole Micheroni. With some students…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment and development of Inland Dry Ports (IDP) in Ijebu-Ode and Moniya in Ogun State and Oyo State respectively, as part of his efforts to reduce congestion within seaports in Lagos, eliminate chronic delays and boost the nationâs economy. The Inland Dry Ports, when completed, will generate jobs…
President Bola Tinubu will embark on a trip to France on Monday, August 19, departing from Abuja, the nationâs capital. The President will return to the country after his brief work stay in France, a statement signed by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity said on Sunday. The President…
On behalf of the Board Members, Management, and the entire workforce of the Oyo State Pacesetter Transport Services, I extend our warmest and most sincere congratulations on making your remarkable sixth year in office. Your visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to the progress and development of Oyo State have had a profound and positive impact…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has revoked 568 lands allocated in Maitama II, Abuja. This decision, announced on Wednesday, affects individuals, companies, and government officials who failed to pay for their Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O) before the January 15 deadline, Premium Times reports. Prominent names on the list include the Governor of Imo State,…
Once again, the Nigerian gospel film industry is mourning following the death of gospel actress Toluwalope Adegboyega-Alagbe, popularly known as Flora for her role in the acclaimed movie series Abattoir. Flora, who captivated audiences with her performances, reportedly passed away on February 4, 2025, following a car accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in December. The…
The lawmaker representing Ondo South Senatorial District, Jimoh Ibrahim, on Wednesday said President Bola Tinubuâs government would deploy technology to solve the nationâs security challenges. Ibrahim, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Affairs, said the government would use Artificial Technology to tackle insecurity in 2025, referencing the allocation of âŚ4.91tn to defence and…
US President Donald Trump unveiled plans Tuesday to sell new âgold cardâ residency permits for a price of $5 million each â and said Russian oligarchs may be eligible. Trump said sales of the new visa, a high-price version of the traditional green card, would bring in job creators and could be used to reduce…
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has accused Dangote Petroleum Refinery of disguising an anti-union and monopolistic agenda under the cover of a planned free petrol distribution scheme. In a statement on Friday signed by National Executive President, Comrade Williams Akporeha, and General Secretary, Comrade Afolabi Olawale, NUPENG alleged that the…