Makinde approves Olakulehin’s appointment as new Olubadan
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakuleyin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. The approval is in accordance with the state’s extant laws and regulations regarding the ascension to royal thrones. According to…
Woman alleges doctor removed her womb without consent
A Lagos doctor, Ayelaje Joseph, has been accused of removing a woman’s uterus without her consent at Holyfill Hospital in Ikorodu. The patient, Mrs. Okeafor Suzan, claimed she visited the hospital for fibroid removal but was not informed that her…
Drug trafficking charge: Court rejects Abba Kyari’s fresh request for bail
Abba Kyari, a detained Deputy Commissioner of Police, had his fresh bail application dismissed by the Federal High Court in Abuja. The court ruled that the application lacked merit, citing the lack of exceptional circumstances that would warrant intervention. The…
Police arrest airport taxi passenger for attempted car snatching
The Lagos State Police Command has made two notable arrests in separate incidents, showcasing the bravery of a taxi driver and the vigilance of police officers. A 35-year-old passenger was arrested for attempting to snatch an airport taxi from its…
UN food programme targets Nigeria, others
The United Nations World Food Programme has launched a new initiative to provide life-saving food and nutrition assistance to eight countries in West and Central Africa, aiming to support 7.3 million people during the current lean season. The program will…
Newlywed bride killed in Anambra gunmen attack
A Tragic Incident in Nnobi: 22-Year-Old Newlywed Bride Loses Life in Gun AttackA devastating incident occurred in Nnobi, Anambra State, on Monday when a 22-year-old newlywed bride was killed in a gun attack by unknown assailants. The bride, who had…
Man jailed 45 months for stealing fan, drum set
A 45-month prison sentence has been imposed on Saidu Abass by the Ekiti State Magistrate Court, Ado Ekiti Division, for his role in stealing household items from a residence in Ado Ekiti. The stolen items included a fan, iron, and…
Osun APC, PDP clash over bid to woo transport unions
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of resorting to desperate measures to secure a second term in office. According to the APC, the governor is forcing commercial motorcycle and tricycle riders…
Deadly fire at army ammunition depot in Chad’s capital
A devastating fire engulfed a massive military ammunition depot in N’Djamena, Chad’s capital city, sending powerful explosions illuminating the night sky and causing widespread panic. The blaze, which broke out late on Tuesday, sent a series of intense explosions rippling…
Russia awaits US response to prisoner swap proposals
Russia is still awaiting a response from the United States regarding a potential prisoner swap, just days before US journalist Evan Gershkovich is set to stand trial in Russia. Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter, was arrested in March 2023…