April 2025
One dead as minibus collides with LAWMA truck
The LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed the incident in a statement, saying the accident occurred at about 11:59 pm on Monday night. He confirmed that the incident resulted in the death of a LAWMA official in the Ketu area of the state. “Following distress calls at 23:59 hours, LASEMA activated the State’s Emergency […]
Teenager remanded for alleged razor blade attack on girl in Lagos
An 18-year-old, Temitope Olamoru, has been remanded for prosecution over an alleged assault involving a razor blade attack on a young girl in Lagos. According to the Police Prosecutor, SP Josephine Ikhayere, Olamoru inflicted severe injuries on the victim, Iremide Olawale, leaving deep cuts on her face, neck, and hand. During the hearing at the […]
Wife Petitions DSS, Nigerian Police Over Disappearance Of Imo-based Cleric, Reverend Akamnonu
Adistraught woman, Mrs. Chigozie Akamnonu, has formally petitioned the Department of State Security (DSS) and the Imo State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, over the sudden disappearance of her husband, Reverend Pastor Eric Akamnonu. Pastor Akamnonu, a native of Ndiakunwata-Uno, Arondizuogu, in Ideato North Local Council of Imo State, was reported missing on Monday, February […]
‘I’ve been arrested by Nigerian immigration’ — Bobrisky cries out
Bobrisky, the controversial crossdresser, says immigration authorities have “arrested” her in Nigeria. The social media celebrity took to Instagram on Tuesday to break the news. She also claimed to be unaware of the reason behind her arrest. “Guys, have just been arrested by immigration in Nigeria. I don’t know what I did o,” she wrote. […]
NIN enrollment hit 117m in February -NIMC
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says the national identity number (NIN) enrollment increased to 117,361,324 as at February 28, 2025. According to data from NIMC’s enrollment dashboard, a total of 66,281,803 or 56.5 percent of the registered individuals are males, while 51,079,521 (43.5 percent) are female. The commission said Lagos is taking the lead […]
US tariffs: Japan to make strong push for exemption
Japanese Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba said on Tuesday that Japan will keep up a strong push for the United States to exempt it from auto tariffs. Ishiba vowed to take the necessary steps to alleviate the blow to the economy and jobs. It was gathered that Japan could take a severe hit from a planned […]
Nigeria’s airline Green Africa suspends operation, gives reason
Nigeria’s domestic airline, Green Africa, has announced the temporary suspension of its flight operations due to an unexpected issue with its aircraft lessor. The airline disclosed this in a statement addressing customers on Monday. Green Africa expressed regret over the inconvenience and assured passengers that it is actively working to resolve the issue as soon […]
HOSTCOM Applauds Tinubu’s Policies, Calls For Continuity In 2027
The Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM), under the leadership of Dr Benjamin Tamaranebi, has applauded President Bola Tinubu for his economic policies and achievements, calling for his re-election in 2027. Speaking at a press conference yesterday in Abuja, HOSTCOM national president, Benjamin Tamaranebi, stated that the endorsement was made in collaboration […]
Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso slam 0.5% import levy on ECOWAS nations
Breakaway Alliance of Sahel States (AES) – Mali, Niger Republic and Burkina Faso – widened the gulf between them and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member nations yesterday. They slammed a 0.5 per cent import duty on all goods from ECOWAS members. They however exempted humanitarian aid from the imposed tariff. The move further […]
Trump Considers Third Term Presidential Bid
Donald Trump has said he is “not joking” about wanting to serve a third term as US president in what may appear to many as a bizarre ambition by the US President. The US Constitution says that “no person… shall be elected more than twice”, but some Trump supporters have suggested there could be ways […]