By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi A middle-aged man identified as Sulaiman Mamuda allegedly murdered his wife Umaima Maidawa in her matrimonial house at Bayawa village in Augie local government area of Kebbi state. SP Bashir Usman, Kebbi state Police public relations officer who confirmed the incident said that the suspect was arrested on transit to […]

Popular Fuji musician, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM1, has again written to Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, alleging his exclusion from the ongoing process to select the next Awujale of Ijebuland and calling for the nullification of the nomination exercise to avert protracted litigation.

Makoko residents, many displaced and fearing further destruction, marched carrying placards with urgent pleas to Tinubu and Sanwo-Olu.

“At first, I tried to stay calm, telling myself maybe his battery was dead or he was just settling in. But every hour that passed…”

THE Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, was yesterday, appointed as the new Chairman of the Oyo State Council of Obas.

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY—The kidnapped doctor in Auchi, Edo State, Dr. Tahir Abu, whose brother was killed by the kidnappers, has regained his freedom after his family paid a ransom of N50 million. Dr. Abu and his younger brother were abducted on January 2 at their residence along City Pride Road, Igbira Camp, Auchi. […]

By Evelyn Usman The Lagos State Taskforce has intensified its clean-up and enforcement operations against street urchins, popularly known as Omotaku, who loiter around major roads and traffic points, harassing and extorting motorists, especially when vehicles break down. It was disclosed that 281 suspected members of Omotaku have been arrested in the past week. Some […]

By Akpokona Omafuaire OGHIOR—Tragedy struck Oghior Community in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State on Wednesday as a young man, identified as Saturday Okutu, allegedly set his aged father, Pa Chicago Okutu, ablaze while under the influence of drugs. Eyewitnesses said the tragic incident followed a violent confrontation involving the suspect. Community sources who […]

The Federal Ministry of Works has proposed to spend over N500 million on training of hairdressers, makeup artists, supply of grinding machines, motorcycles, mini-vans and anti-drug abuse sensitisation/advocacy in selected states of the federation in 2026.

“Mummy, another woman has been shot now. I went outside to get food. Many of us, especially the orphans, don’t have anything to eat”

Confusion erupted within the premises of the Cathedral in Nnewi Anambra State, when people listened throughout the event, but failed to hear the mention of the late Senator Ubah’s contribution towards the commissioned Cathedral.

TRAGEDY struck in Oghior Community, Udu Local Government, Delta State, Wednesday, as a young man identified as Saturday Okutu allegedly set his aged father, Pa Chicago Okutu ablaze under the influence of drugs

“more than 20 settlements have been affected by the spate of threats and forced displacement.

A yet to be identified housewife, native of Isoko in Delta State has killed her husband, side chick and grievously injured one other person in Ighwre-Ovie area of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.

By Ozioruva Aliu & Luminous Jannamike BENIN CITY—Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has ordered the release of what he called authentic students of Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma, who were remanded at Ubiaja prison on the order of a state High Court, sitting in Benin City, following their arraignment by the police. The students […]