April 2024
US offers help as nine die, 1,000 injured in Taiwan earthquake
At least nine people lost their lives, and more than 1,000 sustained injuries as a powerful earthquake struck Taiwan on Wednesday. The tremor caused extensive damage to numerous buildings and prompted tsunami warnings that extended as far as Japan and the Philippines before being lifted. Dozens of individuals were believed to be safe but stranded […]
Osun poly student accuses lecturer of extortion, withholding result
A student at Oduduwa Polytechnic, Ile-Ife, Osun State, identified as Jesulayomi Adedini, has accused a lecturer named Ogunjana Adeolu of engaging in extortion and deliberately hindering her graduation from the institution. According to reports, Adedini completed her final National Diploma examination in the Department of Tourism and Hospitality at the Polytechnic in July 2023, with […]
Impeachment: How Shaibu leaked govt secrets, Assembly tells panel
The Edo State House of Assembly clarified on Wednesday the alleged actions by the state’s Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, which it claimed constituted impeachable offenses including leaking government secrets and committing perjury. Represented by its Deputy Clerk, Joe Ohaifa, the Assembly presented its case during the inaugural sitting of the seven-man panel tasked with probing […]
We’ll never denigrate Jesus Christ – FIRS apologises to CAN over Easter message
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has issued a formal apology to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) regarding its Easter message, which was perceived as offensive by the Christian community. CAN had expressed concern over an Easter advert shared by FIRS on social media, which featured a picture of a Point of Sale machine […]
MFM parish empowers widows, students
The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, located at the FESTAC Mega Axis Headquarters in Lagos State, has embarked on a charitable endeavor by providing cash gifts, food items, and grants to widows and vulnerable families. This initiative aims to bring joy to those facing hardship amidst the challenging economic conditions in the country. In […]
FG reopens Third Mainland Bridge, LASTMA warns against speeding
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has issued a cautionary advisory to motorists, urging them to adhere to speed limits while traversing the extensive stretch of the recently refurbished Third Mainland Bridge. This directive was communicated through a statement released by the agency’s spokesperson, Adebayo Toafiq, on Wednesday. Toafiq emphasized the importance of motorists […]
DSS gets order to detain suspected ISIS member
On Wednesday, the Department of State Services (DSS) secured a court order to detain Nigerian citizen Emmanuel Osase, who stands accused of being a member of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The ruling was issued by Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja, granting the DSS permission to detain […]
Osun female varsity worker dies as container crushes car
A tragic accident unfolded on Wednesday along the Ilesa/Ibodi Expressway in Osun State, claiming the life of a female staff member from the University of Ilesa. The precise identity of the victim remains undisclosed at this time. The incident occurred when a truck transporting a container filled with cashew nuts lost control, causing the container […]
Amotekun arrests man for using charm to kidnap woman in Osun
A 35-year-old man identified as Babalola Abayomi Timothy has been apprehended for allegedly kidnapping a married woman using supernatural means. Babalola was detained by the Osun Amotekun Corps operatives on Monday, April 1, 2024, for abducting 35-year-old Sofiyat in Ode-Omu using a magical ring. Brigadier General Bashir Adewinmbi (rtd), the Commander of Osun Amotekun Corps, […]
One dead, 600 displaced in Osun rainstorm- NEMA
A devastating rainstorm has claimed the life of one individual and displaced approximately 600 people in the Iloko community, situated in the Oriade Local Government Area of Osun State. Reports indicate that in March, residents and traders of Iloko-Ijesa suffered significant losses, amounting to millions of naira, due to heavy rainfall that wreaked havoc and […]