April 2024
Man escaping arrest jumps into Lagos lagoon, drowns
A man identified only as Azeez tragically lost his life after reportedly jumping into the lagoon in Lagos to escape arrest. The incident occurred following accusations of theft involving bags of cement. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesperson for the Lagos Police Command, confirmed the heartbreaking event to the press, detailing the circumstances surrounding Azeez’s demise. According […]
PDP lacks moral rights to advise Tinubu on governance – Group
In a detailed critique, the Democratic Front (TDF) has strongly criticized the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), arguing that PDP lacks the moral high ground to offer advice to President Bola Tinubu on governance or claim expertise in qqfixing the nation’s economy, given its history of overseeing economic ruin over a 16-year period. The joint statement […]
Fuel subsidy removal necessary to avert financial crisis – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has defended his government’s decision to remove the fuel subsidy, stating it was crucial to prevent Nigeria from facing financial collapse. Speaking at a panel session during the World Economic Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tinubu emphasized Nigeria’s dedication to economic collaboration and inclusiveness for global stability. He explained that the subsidy […]
Gospel singer Egbin Orun, Morenikeji Adeleke, is dead
Gospel singer Morenikeji Adeleke, also known as Egbin Orun, has tragically passed away. The news of her death was shared by her colleague Esther Igbekele through an Instagram post late on Saturday. Igbekele expressed deep sadness over the loss of Egbin Orun, highlighting her as a “beautiful and kind-hearted woman” who had been a strong […]
Two notorious drug Kingpins sentence to life imprisonment
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the sentencing of two notorious drug kingpins, Uwaezuoke Ikenna Christian and Agbo Chidike Prince, to life imprisonment, marking the end of their extensive cocaine trafficking operations across continents. Uwaezuoke’s journey to lifetime incarceration began with his arrest on March 19, 2022, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International […]
Policewoman seeks help to raise N4m for son’s heart surgery
A 52-year-old mother, Idowu Kayode, has cried out for help after her son, Victor, was diagnosed with a heart condition that has made life unbearable for the family. Idowu, a member of the Nigeria Police Force, said it had been hard seeing her son living with a hole in his heart as the family continued […]
Abuja residents helpless as refuse dumps, cow dung take over FCT
Residential neighborhoods within the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, are increasingly becoming inhospitable due to the proliferation of refuse dumps, raising concerns about public health and environmental degradation. A recent survey conducted in areas such as Karu Site, Jikwoyi, Kurudu, Kubwa, Gwarinpa, and Utako, all under the jurisdiction of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), revealed […]
Fuel Scarcity Grips Ilorin as Pump Prices Soar
Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, is grappling with acute fuel scarcity, with only a few filling stations supplying petrol to motorists, according to a survey conducted on Saturday. This scarcity has led to the resurgence of long queues of vehicles across the state capital. The situation is compounded by exorbitant and arbitrary fuel pump […]
Peace Initiative Network to Empower Repentant Cultists in Ogun State
A non-profit organization, the Peace Initiative Network, has unveiled plans to empower between 30 and 40 reformed cult members in the Sagamu area of Ogun State. Dr. Michael Sodipo, the founder and coordinator of the organization, made this announcement during a press conference held in Abeokuta. The conference preceded a two-day peace summit scheduled for […]
Fashion designer, motorcyclist killed in Osun accident
A resident of Osogbo, simply identified as Seun and the motorcyclist conveying her have been crushed to death in a road accident that occurred in Osogbo, Osun State. Seun was said to be a fashion designer and was also working with a real estate firm. It was gathered that the accident occurred Friday evening around […]