June 5, 2025
Desist from intimidation, abuse of masses -Tinubu warns police officers
President Bola Tinubu has issued a stern warning to police officers against intimidation and abuse of the masses they are paid to protect, noting that they must uphold the rule of law and reject all forms of misconduct. The President gave the warning at the 2nd Annual IGP’s Award and Commendation Ceremony in Abuja on […]
FCT: How school children made Wike break protocol during project tour
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has broken protocol to respond to primary school children and teachers who hailed and greeted him from their school premises. The incident happened while Wike was inspecting the Interchange and part of Gishiri Road in Abuja. On sighting Wike, the pupils and teachers at Foursquare […]
Cocoa House tragedy: 22-year-old Akin-Akinye buried in Ibadan
A 22-year-old graduate, Feranmi Akin-Akinye, who tragically fell from the 26th floor of the iconic Cocoa House building in Ibadan, Oyo State has been laid to rest. It was gathered that Akin-Akinye, a graduate of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), was undergoing cybersecurity training at a company based on the eighth floor of the […]
Kano remands TikToker over cross-dressing, ‘immoral’ content
A famous TikTok celebrity, Abubakar Kilina, has been remanded in custody by a Kano magistrate’s court after arraignment on charges preferred by the Kano State Censorship Board. In a statement on Tuesday, Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman, spokesperson of the board, accused Kilina of cross-dressing, use of expletives, and indecent behaviour on social media. According to the […]
Boxing legend Obisia Nwankpa dies at 75, NBB of C pledges support for family
Nigerian boxing icon Obisia Nwankpa, popularly known as “Golden Gloves,” has died at the age of 75. He passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, 3 June 2025, marking another significant loss for Nigerian sports in a year marked by bereavement. Confirming the development, Rafiu Ladipo, President of the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control […]
Mokwa flood: Victims refusing to relocate to relief camps – NSEMA
The Niger State Emergency Management Agency, NSEMA, has said that the victims of the devastating flood that wreaked havoc in communities in Mokwa have refused to relocate to IDPs camps provided for them. The Acting Director-General of the state agency, Ibrahim Hussaini said the flood victims have been left traumatised and confused. Speaking on Channels […]
CBEX: Two more suspects declared wanted
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared two more persons wanted in connection with an alleged cryptocurrency fraud scheme linked to the collapsed digital trading platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange, CBEX.The EFCC, in a notice issued on Wednesday via its official social media channels, identified the suspects as Folashade Odelana and Bamidele Ayodele Abiodun, […]
Saudi Arabia bans photos, video recording, political expressions at Hajj sites
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has announced a strict ban on photographs, recording of videos or raising any political or sectarian expressions at the main Hajj sites.The ministry said the new rule is to protect the spiritual and peaceful nature of the Hajj. It warned that anyone caught breaking the rule will face serious consequences. […]
