Benue Killings: 2Baba calls for urgent action, says ‘we can’t pretend anymore’
Nigerian music icon, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has condemned the continued killings in Benue State, describing the attacks on communities in Otukpo Local Government Area as unacceptable. The Benue-born singer spoke on Wednesday during a visit to Otukpo-Nobi, one of the communities recently attacked by suspected armed herders. The visit came weeks after […]
Odokekere school building already marked for demolition — Lagos govt
•As Sanwo-Olu orders relocation of pupils By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has expressed regret over the collapse of a classroom block at Odokekere High School, Ikorodu, noting that the structure had already been marked for demolition to pave way for the construction of a modern classroom edifice before the unfortunate incident occurred. This […]
Man 30, kills wife, 25, in Kebbi
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 […]
Again, KWAM1 writes Abiodun, calls for nullification of Awujale nomination meeting
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.
‘They lied to us’: Makoko residents protest demolitions beyond safety setbacks at Lagos Assembly
Makoko residents, many displaced and fearing further destruction, marched carrying placards with urgent pleas to Tinubu and Sanwo-Olu.
Silent signals: How poor broadband leaves many Nigerians digitally disconnected
“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…”
Alaafin absent as Makinde appoints Olubadan Chairman, Obas’ Council
THE Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, was yesterday, appointed as the new Chairman of the Oyo State Council of Obas.
Abducted doctor in Edo regains freedom after N50m ransom
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. […]
Task force arrests 281 Omotaku members in clean-up operation
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 […]
Son allegedly sets aged father ablaze in Delta
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 […]
2026 budget: Ministry votes over N500m for make-up artists, hairdressers, grinding machines
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.
