May 29, 2025
Nigerian pilgrim returns lost $5,000 to rightful owner in Makkah
A Nigerian pilgrim, simply identified as Hajiya Zainab from Plateau State, has returned a missing sum of $5,000 amounting to over 8 million to its rightful owner, a Russian pilgrim, in Makkah. Hajiya Zainab reportedly found the money shortly after completing her prayers at Masjidul Haram. Rather than keep the money for herself, she promptly […]
Osun Court sentences Imam to death by hanging for killing client
An Islamic cleric, Kabiru Ibrahim, has been sentenced to death by hanging for killing his client, Lukman Adeleke in Osun State. Ibrahim was sentenced to death by an Osun State High Court, sitting in Iwo after he was charged with conspiracy, murder, and theft, contrary to Sections 324, 319(1), and 390 of the Criminal Code, […]
WAEC issues apology for late conduct of English exam
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has apologised for the delayed conduct of the English Language Paper 2 in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Daily Sun reported that candidates wrote the English paper late on Wednesday evening, sparking criticism from parents. Speaking in a statement, Acting Head of Public Affairs Department […]
NANS faults WAEC for delay of English paper over alleged leakage
The Comrade Olushola Oladoja-led National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has decried the delay of the English Language paper in the ongoing West Africa Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) today allegedly due to the leakage of examination questions. In a statement signed by its National Public Relations Officer (PRO), Comrade Samson Ajasa Adeyemi and sent […]
2027: Obidients give conditions as coalition gathers momentum
With the official birth of the opposition coalition spearheaded by the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, there are permutations over how the movement would transform into a force within the next one year. The coalition came to limelight at a time when Nigeria is experiencing a gale of defections to the All Progressives Congress, APC, […]
Passengers feared dead, injured as billboard falls on tricycles in Abia
A tall and large billboard collapsed on some tricycles carrying passengers in Aba, Abia State, on Wednesday, resulting in injuries to many passengers, with some feared dead. The incident happened in the afternoon at the Salad Market junction near the GIA Event Centre during a rainfall that came with strong winds. A resident who witnessed […]
