President Bola Tinubu has extolled Vice President Kashim Shettima as he marks his 59th birthday, describing him as a steadfast partner in Nigeria’s journey of renewal. In a statement on Tuesday, Tinubu said choosing Shettima as his running mate in the 2023 presidential election was one of the best decisions he has ever made, […]
The United Nations has raised strong concerns about the political climate in Cameroon ahead of the country’s October 12 presidential election, warning that restrictions on freedoms and mounting repression could undermine the credibility of the vote. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, said the electoral process is already being overshadowed by “increasingly […]
The Kaduna State Government on Monday issued what it described as a “final warning” to former governor Nasir El-Rufai, cautioning that it will no longer tolerate actions it believes are aimed at destabilising the state. The warning, contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Suleiman Shuaibu, followed […]
The Lagos State Government has cautioned celebrities, social media influencers, and residents against giving money to street touts, popularly referred to as “area boys,” warning that such acts encourage insecurity and worsen environmental problems in the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, issued the warning in a statement shared on […]
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says it has evacuated the wreckage of a commercial Mazda bus and an articulated truck involved in Monday’s fatal crash at Ibeju Bus Stop along the Lekki–Epe Expressway. General Manager of LASTMA, Bakare-Oki Olalekan, explained that the operation was carried out with security support from officers of the […]
A recent discussion on Twitter posed a striking question: “What are some company secrets you can spill, since you no longer work there?” The responses offered unsettling insights into industries that millions of people rely on daily. They revealed not only questionable practices but also a deeper problem of trust between consumers and service […]
Nigerian comedian and skitmaker, popularly known as Sanku, has died in a fatal car accident along Ogbomoso Road in Oyo State. The news of his death was confirmed on Monday by actor Yemi Elesho, who took to social media to mourn the loss. Sanku’s passing has left fans and colleagues in disbelief, particularly as it […]
A fire outbreak has gutted the radio studio of Ajayi Crowther University in Oyo State, destroying equipment and property worth millions of naira. The incident, which occurred on Monday on the university campus, was reportedly caused by an electrical surge from the studio’s air-conditioning system. The flames quickly spread before firefighters arrived to contain the […]
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has emphasized that his journey to wealth began from the ground up, not from inherited fortune. Speaking in an interview originally published by Bloomberg in January 2020, which resurfaced online this week, the billionaire recounted how he started modestly before expanding into large-scale industry. Dangote revealed that though his late […]
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command says it has uncovered a suspected cult armoury and seized illegal firearms during an intelligence-driven raid in Ikot Obio Ekpong village, Mkpat-Enin Local Government Area. According to a statement by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, the operation was carried out on Saturday, August 31, 2025, at about 8:30 […]
