The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday said that no fewer than 507 persons were killed by suspected bandits between January and November 2025 in the state. Speaking with journalists on the state of insecurity in Kwara State, the party’s state chairman, Hon. Adamu Isa Bawa, said that at least…
The house of representatives has removed Danladi Umar as chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). During Tuesday’s plenary, the house invoked paragraph 17 (3), part 1, fifth schedule of the 1999 constitution as amended, and section 22(3) of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act Cap C15 LFN 2004. The above section…
The Governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, over the weekend, said he would utilise his developmental projects in all parts of the state to deliver the 2.5 million votes he recently promised to President Bola Tinubu in 2027. To achieve this, he said he had taken construction to rural areas that were largely abandoned…
A privately-owned radio station in Ebonyi State, Legacy FM (The Sound of Now), has suspended its acting General Manager, Mr Godfrey Chikwere. His suspension, it was gathered, followed his alleged persistent “negative” projection of Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, and his policies during radio broadcasts and on social media. Announcing his suspension on Saturday, the…
Former pastor of the City of David parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Idowu Iluyomade, has announced that his newly established ministry, The Family Fellowship, has acquired a permanent site at Eko Atlantic. Speaking during the church’s second service at Civic Centre, Pastor Iluyomade revealed that the land was donated by…
South Korean actor Song Jae-lim, known for his role in the K-drama Moon Embracing the Sun, has died aged 39. He was found at his Seoul home Tuesday. Local police did not immediately comment on the cause of death. South Korea’s Yonhap news agency, citing anonymous police sources, reported that a note was found at…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed concern over renewed conversations on faith, violence, and insecurity across the country. The association also called for urgent and equitable government action to protect Christian communities facing attacks. CAN’s statement comes in the wake of claims of Christian persecution in Nigeria from prominent voices in the United…
President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the names of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga on Saturday, the nominees include 17 non-career ambassadors and 15 career ambassadors, who will be posted to countries and international organisations critical…
Tragedy struck in Lagos on Monday as separate fatal accidents claimed the lives of at least three people, including two students, in two different locations. The first incident occurred at the Ayeyoro traffic light in Epe, where a truck, suffering a brake failure, crashed into a commercial tricycle and a stationary Toyota Camry car before…
The Personal Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on constituency affairs, Hon. Khadijat Kareem Omotayo has called for reflection of Christmas teachings amid the festive season. In his message to Christians faithful, Hon. Khadijat maintained that Christmas teaches positive lessons that must be practiced in our daily lives. She said, “As we celebrate this joyous season…