After 30 years in service, physically challenged retired Lagos LG chief cries over unpaid benefits
A retired Head of Administration and Human Resources at Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State, Michael Olawale Odesanya, has lamented the delay in the payment of his retirement benefits after serving the local government system for 30 years.
25 dead, 14 missing in Yobe boat mishap
No fewer than 25 persons died while 14 others are still missing after a boat capsized along the Yobe River in Garbi town, Nguru Local Government Area of the state.
Troops name Shariff Umar as coordinator of suicide bombing network in North East
The same troops on Friday uncovered a significant cache of high-calibre ammunition in the Bulumkutu Railway general area of Maiduguri metropolis, reinforcing the effectiveness of ongoing intelligence-driven security operations across the theatre.
AVIATION: High, low moments in 2025
By Dickson Omobola Four days to the end of the year, 2025 no doubt, would remain indelible in the minds of stakeholders in the air transport sector on account of events that kept the industry under scrutiny. In the outgoing year, the sector recorded sad and sweet moments, ranging from repeated cases of unruly passenger behaviour and […]
Kidnappers of Kwara monarch, son, Adanla residents demand N450m ransom
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Gunmen who abducted a traditional ruler in Kwara State, Oba Simeon Olaonipekun, the Oniwo of Aafin, his son, and several other residents have demanded a total ransom of N450 million for their release. The development has heightened concerns over the worsening security situation, particularly in Kwara South. In neighbouring Owa-Onire, two […]
41 ships laden with petroleum products, food items arrive Lagos ports
41 ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected to arrive at Apapa, Tin-Can Island and Lekki Deep Sea Ports
Benin palace denies sending attackers after Obaseki
The Palace cautioned the youths against taking laws into their hands, and cautioned social media users to verify information before going public.
Tension as suspected terrorists set police station ablaze in Ondo
“They came in commando style and operated for several hours before fleeing the scene”
Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital
The Lagos and Ogun State governments have announced that world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, has been discharged from hospital following a horrific road accident that claimed the lives of two of his associates.
2025: Military arrests 4,375 terrorists, rescues 2,336 kidnapped victims
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that Nigerian troops rescued 2,336 kidnapped victims, arrested 4,375 suspects, and received 1,616 surrendered terrorists and their family members across the country in 2025.
Gunmen abduct ex-Ogun lawmaker in mosque
The former lawmaker was abducted on Tuesday evening. The gunmen also reportedly shot some people on the road.
