February 23, 2025
Osun LG polls: Oyo, Bauchi Governor present at Governor Adeleke swears in newly-elected chairmen
Osun state governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has sworn in newly-elected council chairmen in the state, warning them and their councilors to stay away from the council secretariats “to avoid any clash with those whom the police had aided to forcefully occupy the local government secretariats”. The governor stated this during the inauguration ceremony for the […]
I’m willing to join NATO, step aside as Ukraine’s President — Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed his willingness to relinquish his position if it would secure peace for Ukraine, suggesting this could be in exchange for the country’s accession to NATO. Speaking on the eve of the third anniversary of Russia’s large-scale invasion, he acknowledged growing pressure from Washington to engage in peace negotiations. “If […]
Public Hearing: Nigerian House Of Reps To Review 10 Bills For Amending Federal College Of Education Act, Establishing New Colleges
The House of Representatives has announced a one-day public hearing to review 10 legislative bills aimed at amending the Federal Colleges of Education Act and establishing new federal colleges of education across Nigeria. The hearing, organised by the Committee on Federal Colleges of Education, will take place on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Conference Room […]
Thai Woman Arrested at Lagos Airport for Smuggling 46.6kg of Cannabis
Attempt by a 24-year-old Thai lady, Ms. Pattaphi Wimonnat, to smuggle 43 parcels of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, weighing 46.6 kilogrammes into Nigeria through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos has been thwarted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). She was arrested after the illicit consignment was discovered […]
Lagos Assembly drama: Court reinstates sacked Clerk in shock ruling
A National Industrial Court sitting in Lagos has issued an order reinstating Olalekan Onafeko as the Clerk of the Lagos State House of Assembly following his controversial removal. Justice M. N. Esowe granted the order in response to an ex parte application filed by Onafeko’s legal representative, Yusuf Nurudeen. The case, marked NICN/LA/23/2025, was instituted […]
One killed in ‘IED explosion’ near military camp in Niger state
An improvised explosive device (IED) planted by a suspected bandit has killed one person in Rafi LGA of Niger state. According to Zagazola Makama, a counterinsurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, another man was injured in the incident. Zagazola Makama reported that the incident occurred around 11:00 a.m on Saturday between Pandogari military […]
Nollywood actor John Amaefule hospitalised over stroke, solicits help
Veteran Nigerian actor, John Amaefule, has been hospitalised after suffering a stroke. The development was made known by actor Stanley Ontop in a post on his Instagram page. According to Stanley Ontop, Amaefule was hospitalized at the Federal Medical Center, FMC in Owerri, Imo State capital . The actor, who is suffering a stroke on […]
I Won’t Accept Delta Gov’s Offer Of SUV, N10m Monthly — Senator Nwoko
Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North in the National Assembly, has vowed not to accept the offer of a Land Cruiser vehicle and N10million monthly from Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State. Nwoko disclosed this at the weekend in Idumuje Ugboko, Anicha North local government area of the State. LEADERSHIP reports that Nwoko, elected on […]
‘We Are Protecting Lives, Not Disturbing Trade’, NAFDAC Boss Defends Market Raids
The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, has defended the agency’s decision to shut down markets involved in the sale of counterfeit drugs, emphasising that the move was about public safety, and not to disrupt businesses. “We are not disturbing trade, we are protecting […]
Wizkid, Davido Emerge Winners At 2025 NAACP Image Awards
Nigerian music stars,Wizkid and Davido have been announced among the winners of the 2025 NAACP Image Awards. Wizkid won the ‘Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration’ category for his collaborative song with Brent Faiyaz. This year’s award is Wizkid’s sixth NAACP Image win, making him the Nigerian most awarded artiste. On the other hand, Davido won […]