The wave of cult-related violence sweeping through Lagos has taken another bloody turn, with two young men killed in separate incidents at Lakowe’s Orita Adeba and the Sangotedo axis of Ibeju-Lekki over the weekend. The killings, believed to be part of reprisal attacks, follow weeks of cult clashes that have claimed multiple lives […]
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Sokoto Operations Office, has carried out an on-the-spot assessment of households and properties affected by a recent heavy downpour and windstorm that struck Akija community in Sokoto South Local Government Area. The assessment, which took place on Sunday, was led by NEMA’s Planning Officer, Tukur Abubakar. The team […]
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has intensified its fight against traffic violations in the Federal Capital Territory, arresting 254 offenders — including a man who impersonated a military officer — during a five-day clampdown codenamed Operation Restore Sanity IV. The exercise, carried out between September 8 and 12 along the notorious Abuja–Nyanya corridor, […]
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Catholic Church and other religious institutions in Nigeria for their longstanding contributions to national development, while urging clerics to intensify efforts in promoting peace, harmony, and reconciliation across the country. The President made the call on Sunday during the opening session of the Second Plenary Meeting of the […]
Global smartphone maker, Infinix has taken a major step in deepening its presence in Nigeria with the launch of a flagship retail outlet at Jabi Lake Mall, Abuja. The unveiling, held on Sunday, underscores the company’s commitment to delivering innovation and lifestyle-driven technology experiences to its growing customer base in the country. Speaking at […]
Moniepoint Microfinance Bank (MFB) has announced the appointment of Nigerian international football star, Victor Osimhen, as its brand ambassador. The unveiling comes as part of the bank’s latest campaign tagged “Made for Your Progress.” The partnership, unveiled on Sunday, underscores Moniepoint MFB’s commitment to empowering individuals and businesses with innovative financial solutions while aligning […]
Kelechi Iheanacho marked his Celtic debut with a stoppage-time penalty to seal a 2-1 win over Kilmarnock on Sunday, lifting the Scottish champions back to the top of the Premiership table. The Nigerian forward, who joined the Glasgow giants during the summer transfer window, showed nerves of steel as he converted from the spot […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested an Indian businessman, Gupta Ravi Kumar, alongside three Nigerian accomplices, in connection with a multi-billion-naira tramadol consignment intercepted at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos State. The agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, disclosed in a statement on Sunday that the drugs, valued at N3.9bn, were disguised as […]
Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has reignited public debate on wealth and extravagance after declaring that private jets, yachts, and luxury homes abroad are not symbols of prosperity but costly liabilities. In a post on his official X handle on Sunday, Omokri argued that many of Nigeria’s wealthy elite confuse vanity with financial wisdom, insisting […]
The Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities (COPSUN) has implored the federal government and relevant stakeholders to exhibit goodwill without further procrastination to avert potential crises stemming from the protracted discord between the government and university-based unions. COPSUN commended the federal government for its recent decision to impose a moratorium on the further proliferation […]
