Tension brews as Ibadan Mogajis reject Alaafin as permanent chairman, council of Obas

Tension is mounting in Oyo State as the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), along with Mogajis, Baales, monarchs, and other prominent figures from Ibadanland, expressed strong opposition to the Oyo State House of Assembly's move to appoint the Alaafin of Oyo as the permanent Chairman of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs.
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Gateway Games: Caterers protest alleged exclusion from National Sports Festival

A group of women, under the aegis of the National Caterers Association of Nigeria (NCAN), on Thursday staged a peaceful protest at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, alleging that they were sidelined from catering contracts for the National Sports Festival, tagged “Gateway Games 2025,” scheduled to begin Friday.

2025 Hajj: NAHCON transports 16,989 Nigerian pilgrims in 6 days

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says within six days, 16,989 Nigerian pilgrims have been transported to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj exercise. NAHCON disclosed this in a statement by its Principal Information Officer, Malam Shafil Mohammed, in Abuja on Thursday. Mohammed, while providing an update on the ongoing 2025 […]

Despite govt’s  ban on street begging, the business still thrives in Anambra

By Vincent Ujumadu Awka- Despite the ban on street begging in Awka, the capital of Anambra State, the business still thrives as many youths were seen on Thursday roaming around the popular Aroma junction in the heart of the state capital, carrying out their business. The children were seen waiting for people who often bring […]

5 in police net for allegedly stealing, selling 2-week-old baby

Operatives of the Police Command in Lagos State have detained five suspects for allegedly stealing and selling a two-week-old baby for N3 million. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. He said that the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) of the command apprehended the suspects, one man […]

2014 Nyanya bombing: Court threatens to strike out case

The Federal High Court, Abuja on Thursday, threatened to strike out the case against the alleged masterminds of the 2014 Nyanya bombing. Justice Peter Lifu made the threat following the absence of the prosecuting counsel in court for the umpteenth time. The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN reports that Aminu Ogwuche alongside five others are […]

No casualty in Ifako Ijaiye General Hospital fire outbreak – CMD

The Chief Medical Director (CMD)  of the  Ifako Ijaiye General Hospital, Lagos State, Dr Bamidele Mustapha, says there is no casualty in the fire outbreak that occured on Thursday in the hospital. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that fire broke out in the  hospital  around 3:30pm, on Thursday. The CMD   who spoke with […]

We’re better off together, Tinubu tells Malian leader

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to supporting Mali’s democratic transition and deepening economic ties between the two nations, declaring that West African countries are stronger when united.

Tiktok influencer shot dead during live stream

Valeria Marquez, a 23-year-old social media influencer from Mexico, has been shot and killed while live streaming on TikTok at her beauty salon in Guadalajara, local authorities have confirmed.

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