Sack Badaru now, group urges Tinubu over insecurity
A civil society group, Ethics Vanguard, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately remove the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, citing "gross incompetence" and failure to address the rising insecurity in Nigeria.
Oyo LG officials trained on transparency, citizen engagement amid autonomy reforms
The Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI), with support from the Nigerian Youth Futures Fund (NYFF), on Monday hosted a capacity development workshop for local government officials in Oyo State. The event, held at the Local Government Staff Training School in Agodi, Ibadan, is part of BBYDI’s LocalGov2.0 initiative, which aims to promote transparent, inclusive, […]
‘Fornication is not a sin,’ Falz sparks online debate
The controversial statement was made on Sunday via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, where the entertainer simply posted: “Fornication is not a sin.”
Pope urges release of journalists for ‘seeking truth’
Pope Leo XIV called on Monday for the release of journalists jailed “for seeking and reporting the truth” and warned reporters against using their words to fan hatred.
IPOB declares May 30 lockdown to remember Biafra heroes
The group stated that the lockdown is an annual memorial and remembrance day for Biafra heroes and heroines.
Five Amotekun personnel injured as hoodlums attack Osun command
No fewer than five Amotekun personnel were reportedly injured following an attack on the security outfit’s command in Osun State.
One dead, two injured in Lagos early morning road crash
”The violent impact of the crash led to the death of one male adult, while two others sustained varying degrees of injuries,” he said.
LP suspends Lagos Chair, Dayo Ekong, dissolves State EXCO over alleged ‘gross anti-party activities’
The Labour Party in Lagos state has announced the suspension of former state Chairman of the party, Pastor Dayo Ekong and Sam Okpala over alleged gross misconduct and breach of the constitution of the party.
US, China agree to slash tariffs in trade war de-escalation
The trade dispute between Washington and Beijing has rocked financial markets, raising fears the tariffs would rekindle inflation and cause a global economic downturn.
2025 UTME: We’re scrutinising complaints to identify, rectify technical issues – JAMB
“The Board’s annual review encompasses three key stages: registration, examination, and result release.
Team Nigeria win 4 gold medals at African Para-Cycling Track Championships
Nigeria’s Para-Cycling team made the country proud Sunday as they won four gold medals at the ongoing African Para-Cycling Track Championships in Cairo, Egypt.
Tricycle kills masquerade during Awka festival
The annual Imo Awka Festival in Awka, Anambra State, has recorded its first casualty as a tricycle (Keke NAPEP) crushed a masquerade to death on Sunday.
Netanyahu vows further fighting despite planned US-Israeli hostage release
Netanyahu meanwhile said that “Israel has not committed to a ceasefire of any kind or the release of terrorists but only to a safe corridor that will allow for the release of Edan”.
Dangote Refinery slashes petrol price to N825 per litre
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has slashed the gantry price Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol to ₦825 per litre from N835 per litre as competition continues in the domestic market.
A’IBOM: Late Iniubong Umoren’s organs were intact until burial – Family, others
The family of late Ms. Iniubong Umoren, alongside the Director of Public Prosecution, Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Justice, and the defense counsel in her murder case, have debunked online allegations that her organs were harvested.
State of the nation: One party state ’ll be strongly resisted — Senator Bucknor-Akerele
Senator Kofoworola Bucknor-Akerele, a former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, in this interview, speaks on the anti-Tinubu coalition headed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar insisting that he (Atiku) does not own the People’s Democratic Party, PDP.
