₦13.7bn payroll fraud allegation triggers outrage in Osun
By Godwin Oritse An audit firm, Salivot Consulting Limited, has alleged a staggering N13.7 billion annual payroll fraud involving thousands of ghost workers and pensioners in Osun State.The firm’s Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Sadat Bakrin-Ottun, disclosed the findings during an appearance on Politics Tonight on Channels Television on Thursday.According to her, a 12-month forensic audit […]
Six die, two injured in Ogun multiple crash
No fewer than six persons, on Tuesday morning lost their lives in a multiple crash which occurred around at Old Toll Gate, Ota, along Lagos-Abeokuta expressway.
Ramadan begins as Sultanate Council confirms moon sighting
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto The Sultanate Council of Sokoto has confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon marking the beginning of Ramadan 1447AH, declaring Wednesday, February 18, 2026, as the first day of fasting for Muslims across Nigeria. In a statement released Tuesday by the Sultanate council, His Eminence, Sultan Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, […]
Police rescue kidnap victim, arrest suspect in Oyo
The operation, carried out through intelligence-led surveillance and tactical deployments, also led to the recovery of some stolen property.
Alaafin calls for action to protect Kwara communities from terror threats
In a statement issued by his media aide, Bode Durojaiye, Alaafin said the letter’s authors claimed a false identity and sought to create panic through intimidation and fear.
Tinubu tasks traditional, religious leaders on fight against preventable diseases
The President described the gathering as an intergenerational and interfaith meeting of wisdom, faith and courage.
Proposed Lagos wealth fund ‘ll drive devt, fiscal resilience – State govt
Lagos State Government on Tuesday said it is dedicated to setting up a Sovereign Wealth Fund as a strategic investment vehicle that would safeguard the state’s future and secure the prosperity of the unborn generations.
2027: Votes must count — Imo gov aspirant fires warming shot
Dr. Amadi also called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to live up to public expectations by ensuring a free, fair, and transparent election in 2027.
Cardi B confirms split from Stefon Diggs amid cheating allegations
American rapper Cardi B has confirmed her separation from her new lover, footballer Stefon Diggs.
Police ‘assessing’ claims UK flights trafficked Epstein victims
UK police said Tuesday they were “assessing” information in the Epstein files that women were trafficked by plane into Britain, as pressure grows to probe ex-prince Andrew’s links to the flights.
Drunk driver rams into another car in Lagos, injures 2 occupants
Men of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, have rescued two critically injured victims—a female motorist and her male passenger, following a severe collision by an alleged drunk driver which occured along the Gbagada inward Oshodi corridor of Lagos State.
