Renowned Osogbo traditionalist, Kayode Esuleke is dead
Pa Kayode Idowu Esuleke, a respected traditionalist and Chief Priest in Osogbo, Osun State, is dead. Reports indicate that Pa Esuleke passed away on the evening of Saturday, January 25, 2025. Confirming his death in a condolence message, Chief Oladebo Akeem Abiodun, Chairman of the Osun State Traditional Medicine Board, expressed his grief over the […]
Trump receives credit for release of four Israeli female soldiers held captive by Hamas
The White House on Saturday credited President Donald Trump for securing the release of four Israeli female soldiers who were held hostage by the militant group Hamas. In a statement over the weekend, the White House also said the United States would continue working with its great partner Israel to push for the release of […]
Osun LG election will hold as scheduled — OSSIEC
The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, OSSIEC, has confirmed that the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025 will hold as planned. The Commission stated that no litigation currently posed a threat to the conduct of the poll, adding that it had adhered strictly to legal guidelines throughout the process. The OSSIEC Chairman, […]
My fears about court case in Abuja — Nnamdi Kanu
Detained Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has said that he is not expecting favourable judgment from any court in Abuja. This was conveyed by his Lead Counsel, Chief Aloy Ejimakor, after visiting him at the Abuja headquarters of the Department of State Service, DSS, where he has been in […]
Trump freezes all foreign aid
The US State Department has frozen nearly all foreign assistance worldwide, effective immediately, days after President Donald Trump issued a sweeping executive order Monday to put a hold on such aid for 90 days. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sent a cable, seen by CNN, to all US diplomatic posts on Friday outlining the move, […]
In another tanker fire, many burnt alive in Enugu
After over 85 people were burnt alive last week in a fuel tanker fire that occurred at Dikko in Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State, no few than 10 people were killed in a similar incident yesterday at Ugwu Onyeama, Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State. The explosion was said to have occurred […]
We’ve not borrowed a dime since 2023 —Delta govt
Delta State government has said it has not entered into any borrowing relationship with any institution, saying that it had not borrowed a dime since Governor Sheriff Oborevwori took over governance. The Commissioner for Finance, Chief Fidelis Tilije, who disclosed this at a press conference in Asaba on Friday, noted that the state remained, in […]
EFCC promotes 900 officers, reinstates life, property Insurance
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has given the green light to the promotion of approximately 900 officers. The commission also reinstated life and property insurance for its operatives. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, revealed this at the commission’s 2024 Rewards and Recognition ceremony in Abuja on Saturday. Olukoyede stated that the commission, under his […]
Lagos Assembly Crisis: Obasa rejects removal, cites constitutional irregularities
Mudashiru Obasa, the former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, asserts that his removal from office was unconstitutional and that he remains the rightful Speaker. He made this declaration during a press conference held on Saturday where he insisted that due process was not followed in his removal. “I am still the Speaker […]
Actress Omowunmi Dada recounts near-death experience after contracting sepsis on set
Nigerian actress, Dada Omowunmi, has shared her experience of contracting sepsis while working on a film project in Oyo State. Dada’s story comes after a fellow actress, Jemima Osunde, revealed her own health struggles stemming from contaminated food consumed on set in Ibadan. Responding to Osunde’s post on X.com on Friday, Dada wrote,”My dear… I […]