Concession of King’s College: Parents mobilise for protest
The controversy over the concession of King’s College, Lagos, to the King’s College Old Boys’ Association, KCOBA, by the Federal Government may be far from over, as parents and other stakeholders are mobilising for a mass protest against the move.
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.
Hunger, deaths in wake of demolitions at Makoko, Sogunro
“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”
Shrinking wages, pacts in ruins: Labour implosion looms in 2026
By the close of 2025, the labour landscape was on the brink – mounting tension, deepening distrust, and a trail of unfinished business
Anger in Nnewi over alleged exclusion of late Senator Ubah from cathedral commissioning
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.
Son allegedly sets aged father ablaze in Delta Community
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
