The Police Command in Ekiti has arrested a man in connection with the killing of another during a fight over N4,000 in Ado Ekiti. Sources confirmed on Sunday that the incident occurred on Aug. 15 at Uso community along Ado–Afao road. The sources said the suspects, identified as Michael (surname and age yet unknown), from…
As speculations continue to mount over whether former President Goodluck Jonathan will contest the coming Presidential election, the former president on Thursday night visited the National Chairman of the coalition African Democratic Congress, ADC. The meeting is coming hours after the ADC held its First National Caucus meeting in Abuja, and adopted the new party…
Popular Nigerian Afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, well known as Davido, has revealed that he has spent $3.7m on his white wedding. He made this revelation during preparation of his white wedding with his wife, Chioma Rowland in Miami, United States. In the now-viral video, Davido said, “I spent $3.7m cash, so we should know what…
On Wednesday, August 6, students and residents of Ibarapa Axis, led by the NANS Vice Chairman Oyo Axis, Comr. Idris Adeboye Jimoh (SUGAR), in collaboration with OYSCATECH SUG bodies, staged a peaceful protesting to demand reliable electricity supply from IBEDC. The protest, which began peacefully, caught the attention of the Chief of Staff to the…
The World Health Organisation has called on governments to significantly increase taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol to save lives. WHO warns that beverages like sugary drinks and alcohol are too accessible and cost too little in most of the world, helping fuel obesity, diabetes, cancer, and injury. “Health taxes have been shown to reduce…
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed that wanted popular Nigerian muscian, Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, is now in its custody. Spokesperson for Ogun Police Command, CSP Omolola Odutola said in a statement that Portable is now being held at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta Odutola said Portable who had…
National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has stated that the administration of President Bola Tinubu inherited an extremely poor security situation but is working relentlessly to restore peace across the country. Speaking during a security meeting with stakeholders at the Benue State Government House in Makurdi, Ribadu commiserated with the people over the spate…
In a major pre-Easter security operation, the Imo State Police Command has uncovered a suspected IPOB/ESN terror hideout in Okigwe Local Government Area, arresting three suspects and recovering arms, ammunition, and N10.3 million in cash. The operation, carried out in the early hours of April 17, 2025, was conducted by the Command’s Tactical Teams in…
With joy and admiration, Oyo lawmaker, Hon. (Mrs.) Olufunke Comforter Olajide has warmly celebrated an outstanding leader, Rt. Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide (Oddiomo), on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. Hon. Comforter described Rt. Hon. Oddiomo, Member of the House of Representatives representing Ibadan North-West/South-West Federal Constituency, as a visionary politician and a grassroots…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted a court order preventing the sale and distribution of the book Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System, authored by human rights lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi. The order, issued on December 6, 2024, follows a legal action initiated by renowned legal practitioner Afe Babalola, SAN, who sought…
