We did not know there were policemen in the area. It was Temidayo who fired the gun, while I was hit by bullets fired by the policemen.”

By Shina Abubakar OSOGBO — Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, exchanged pleasantries on Sunday as they joined other dignitaries at the final Fidau prayer for the late Alhaja Sidikat Basiru, mother of the APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru. The event, held at Fakunle Unity […]

Barely days after security forces secured the release of the 39 pupils and seven teachers abducted from Oriire, Oyo State, another school came under attack.

PHEDRA moves between vulnerability and playfulness without either one feeling like a performance, without the seams showing.

The rapid expansion of the West African digital creator economy has historically been tied to formalized talent agencies, institutional brand sponsorships, and traditional corporate endorsement models. However, a growing cohort of independent operators is beginning to test alternative, platform-native monetization models. Among the independent creators representing this decentralized approach is Morebise Adedoyin, professionally known as […]

The Methodist Comprehensive College Old Students Association (MECCOSA), Sagamu, has pledged to partner with the Ogun State government to address the infrastructural challenges confronting the institution and restore its lost academic excellence.

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Executive Chairman of Hawul Local Government Area of Borno State, Hon. Mamman Yusuf has threw his weight behind the nomination of Alhaji Ali Isa Abdullahi as the Deputy Governatorial candidate/Running Mate to Engineer Mustapha Gubio who is the Gubernatorial Candidate unanimously endorsed on the platform of the ruling All Progressives […]

Three siblings travelling from Abuja to Benue State with the remains of their late mother have reportedly been abducted by suspected armed herdsmen along the Ogobia–Otukpo Road in Ohimini Local Government Area of the state.

By Ayo Onikoyi In a time where music is increasingly intersecting with mental health awareness and emotional well-being, gospel artist Neche is carving out a unique space that blends worship, storytelling, and psychological insight. Beyond music, Neche is also a psychological counselor, life coach, and mental health advocate. This multidisciplinary background influences her songwriting, allowing […]

By Etop Ekanem Members of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Alumni Association UK, chapter will converge on Milton Keynes, the United Kingdom on Saturday, July 25, 2026 for the 2026 highly anticipated annual convention, a gathering aimed at strengthening alumni ties, celebrating excellence, and advancing the association’s objectives, which focuse, among other things, on promoting […]

Community leaders, residents and a licensed mining operator in Feru Community, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, have urged Federal Government to deploy a coordinated joint security operation to halt persistent violence, protect lawful mining activities and restore normalcy to the area amid a protracted land dispute. The appeal was made in separate statements […]

By Musa Ubandawaki SOKOTO: The Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Catherine Russell, has declared that Nigeria’s successful eradication of the wild polio virus demonstrates that even the most difficult public health challenges can be overcome through strong political leadership, community participation and sustained partnerships. Russell made the remark on Friday during […]

By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi The Advocacy for the Empowerment of Nigerian Women and Children (AENWC) has called on Nigerians to remain calm and allow security agencies to complete investigations into the death of Miss Mary Habila, urging the public to avoid prejudging the outcome of the probe. In a statement issued on Saturday in Kaduna […]

By Chinonso Alozie OWERRI — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, leaders and stakeholders of Imo East Senatorial District (Owerri Zone) have endorsed the candidacy of former Imo State Deputy Governor, Prince Eze Madumere, for the Senate. The stakeholders announced their decision on Sunday in Owerri, where they also passed a vote of confidence on […]

•Schoolchildren, workers, others stranded •Customs: We are not aware By Kennedy Mbele For several months now, residents and motorists, among others, plying Ota-Idiroko Road in Ogun State have been having it rough as smugglers bringing in rice, turkey and groundnut oil from Republic of Benin have been blocking the highway at will, thereby disrupting vehicular traffic. […]