May 2024
Two Oyo private varsity guards arrested for raping female student
Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo State, on Saturday, announced the arrest of two members of its vigilante group for allegedly raping a female student of the institution. The management, in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Olufemi Atoyebi, said the university had set up its own internal panel of inquiry to investigate the allegation. Atoyebi […]
Funke Akindele’s A Tribe Called Judah misses out on AMVCA wins
The 2024 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards held at the Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos on Saturday was a night of celebration and recognition for outstanding achievements in African film and television. However, for Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele’s A Tribe of Judah, it was a night of near-misses, as the production lost […]
Disregard Allegations Against EFCC Chair – Civil Society Coalition
A Coalition of Civil Societies has called on all Nigerians and the international community to disregard all claims and allegation against the Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede. The Coalition of 30 Civil Societies in a Press Conference today 11th May 2024 led by its Convener, Adams Otakwu responded to […]
Runway Incident at Murtala Muhammed Airport: XEJET Airlines Aircraft Veers Off Course
Just 16 days after Dana Air was grounded by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authorities, another Nigerian aircraft, operated by XEJET Airlines, experienced a runway incident, veering off course and landing on the grass. Following this occurrence, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has closed the 18/Left runway at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos. The […]
Osun Poly students protest EFCC arrest, vandalize vehicles
Students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State, have staged a protest against the arrest of their peers by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Eyewitnesses reported that the students engaged in vandalism late on Thursday, targeting various buildings and vehicles on the polytechnic campus. The incident followed a midnight raid by EFCC operatives […]
NIMC uncovers syndicate selling fake NIN
The National Identity Management Commission on Friday said it had uncovered a syndicate of individuals posing as employees of the commission and issuing fake national identity numbers to unsuspecting Nigerians. It said some suspects had been arrested and were undergoing prosecution with relevant security agencies. The NIMC Director General, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, disclosed this at a […]
Actor Yomi Fabiyi’s Ongoing Support for Baba Ijesha
Despite the swirling controversy and ongoing legal battles surrounding the allegations of sexual assault against a minor, actor Yomi Fabiyi remains unwavering in his support for his embattled colleague, Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha. Here’s a detailed examination of the case and Fabiyi’s recent statements: In July 2022, Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of the […]
Afenifere celebrates Fasoranti at 98
The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has expressed gratitude to God for the life of its leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, who clocks 98 today (Saturday). Various activities were lined up to commemorate the birthday including church services and social events. This was disclosed in a release made available and signed by the organisation’s National Publicity […]
NDDC’s Healthcare Initiative: 48 Patients Receive Free Fibroid Surgeries in Delta State
Under the banner of its healthcare initiative, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has reported that 48 patients underwent fibroid surgeries at the General Hospital Out Jeremi in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. The initiative aims to extend essential medical care to rural communities, with over 6,000 patients already benefiting from similar […]
UTME: 174 Deeper Life school students score 300 and above
Nigerians on social media have expressed their admiration as Deeper Life High School announced that no fewer than 174 students across its campuses nationwide scored 300 and above in the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The school in a post via its official handle on Facebook, Deeper Life High School, posted the 174 students. “Despite […]