The Oyo State Government announced today that it will distribute thousands of free tickets to young residents wishing to attend Davido’s “5ive” concert, scheduled for Sunday, Nov 9, 2025, at Liberty Stadium. The initiative, approved by Governor Seyi Makinde, is part of the state’s push to empower youth, boost tourism and strengthen the creative‑entertainment sector. Distribution begins at […]
The Nigeria Police Force has declared Iroegbu Alexandra Chisom (M) wanted in connection with the stabbing death of Mr. Olusanya at Pearl Service Apartment, Lekki, Ajah, Lagos State. A warrant for the suspect’s arrest was issued by the Federal High Court, Lagos, and authorities are urging the public to provide any information that could lead […]
A civil society organisation has raised the alarm over a precipitous decline in electoral participation in Anambra State, revealing a shocking 58% drop in voter turnout between the 2017 and 2021 gubernatorial elections. This alarming trend underscores a deepening crisis of voter apathy and poses a major threat to the legitimacy of democratic governance […]
The Nigerian Naira has continued its impressive resurgence against major global currencies, with the British pound sterling remaining below the ₦1,900 mark in both official and parallel markets during the first week of November. Data from the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market shows that the pound-to-naira exchange rate traded between ₦1,885 and ₦1,890/£ at the […]
A 96-year-old woman, Mrs. Elizabeth Onike, was left heartbroken on Saturday after officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) prevented her from voting at her polling unit in the ongoing Anambra governorship election. The incident occurred at Polling Unit 019, Umudim Akasi, Agulu II, Ward 8, in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, […]
Nigeria has taken center stage at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2025 in Shanghai, captivating international attendees with a vibrant display of its rich agricultural resources, dynamic culture, and burgeoning industrial capabilities. As a distinguished Guest Country of Honor at this year’s expo, the Nigerian pavilion is strategically positioning the nation as an […]
The management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Iseyin campus, has announced a two-week suspension of academic activities following the death of a 200-level student who was killed by a hit-and-run commercial driver along the Iseyin/Saki Road in Oyo State. The deceased, identified as a student from the Department of Agricultural Economics, was reportedly […]
Former Minister, Mrs Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, has issued a stark warning to detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, cautioning that the Federal Government’s case against him appears solid and “airtight,” with grave legal implications if proven in court. In a strongly worded statement posted on her verified social media page, Ademola-Olateju said the charges levelled against Kanu […]
A budding musician in Kogi State, identified as Lucky Itopa, has been arrested after allegedly kidnapping his neighbour and spending the ransom money on luxury items, drugs, and women. Itopa was said to have abducted one A. Yesufu and demanded ₦6 million for her release. After receiving the payment, he reportedly fled and used the […]
The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office on Friday announced arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and 36 other senior Israeli figures, accusing them of genocide and crimes against humanity linked to the Gaza conflict. The warrants, issued as part of an investigation into alleged war crimes, name a range of political and […]
