More than a century later, historians, cultural advocates, and the current Alaafin of Oyo seek to preserve the memory of that struggle

At least eight persons, including a police inspector, have been confirmed dead in a multiple-vehicle crash involving five articulated trucks on Kara Bridge, inward Mowe, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Moshood Jimoh, who confirmed the incident on Thursday at the accident scene. “We have a case of multiple accident at […]

Days after the Lagos State Government’s midnight demolition of waterfront settlements in Tolu Alashe Street, Oworonshoki Area of Lagos State, many residents, mostly women and children, are still stranded in the open, with no shelter, no hope in sight and no where to go.

The recent arrest and disappearance of human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore during the Free Nnamdi Kanu protest in Abuja once again expose the fragile foundations of Nigeria’s democracy and the deep-seated contempt for the rule of law by its security agencies.

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has urged Nigerian policymakers and practitioners to strengthen the country’s social protection systems through evidence-based policies and well-coordinated implementation strategies. The ILO Country Director for Nigeria, Dr. Vanessa Phala, made the call at the opening of an eight-day capacity-building workshop for policymakers in Abuja. The programme, organised by […]

Cadbury Nigeria says it is holding its ground by investing in people and building an enduring work culture

A Federal High Court in Ibadan has sentenced one Sunday Akande to four years in prison for peddling 360g of Cannabis and 2g of methamphetamine.

“I have a spinal cord problem. And I had just paid ₦360,000 for a two-room apartment when they came at night and demolished it”

Following consultations with the Council of State, and a review of public opinion, the President ordered a vetting of the previously approved list

Born Saidat Aralamo Ashabi Balogun on July 2, 1971, the 54-year-old entrepreneur has built a name for herself as a symbol of class, resilience, and refined taste.

Posting on his “X” handle “@TheAgroman”, Chukwuma stated that a coup was needed in Nigeria and called on the military to “suspend the Nigerian government”.

An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, yesterday, remanded a 42- year-old man, Emmanuel Egbosimba, in Kirikiri prison for allegedly defiling his 19-year-old daughter. The Chief Magistrate, Mr L. Owolabi, did not take the defendant ‘s plea. Owolabi ordered him to be remanded in thr Kirikiri prison pending November 17, for legal advice from the Director of […]

…Stolen firearm recovered By Dayo Johnson Akure —Police detectives in Ondo State have arrested five suspected kidnappers, allegedly responsible for the killing of police officer, James Ogunleye. Recall that the victim was murdered recently by suspected kidnappers and his service rifle stolen.The state police spokesperson, Ayanlade Olayinka, said in a statement in Akure, that the […]

Renewed insecurity has engulfed parts of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, following allegations linking a local militia led by one Oraernyi, popularly known as “Heavy,” and armed herders to series of recent attacks and destruction of farmlands in Mbajir community.

The Holy Family Catholic Parish, Takum, has raised the alarm over renewed attacks by suspected herders on several communities in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, leading to widespread destruction of farmlands and mass displacement of residents.