Four Killed as Dispute Sparks Communal Unrest in Lagos
Four men have been confirmed dead after a disagreement escalated into communal unrest at Power Line Bus Stop, Ikola, in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State. The violence, which occurred on Thursday, also left several people injured and destroyed a number of makeshift structures in the area. According to residents, the unrest reportedly began […]
Three-Storey Building Collapses in Aba, Investigation Begins
A three-storey building under construction collapsed in Aba, Abia State, on Wednesday, causing panic among residents in the surrounding area. The building, which was being developed for commercial purposes, caved in during the morning while work was approaching the roofing stage. No casualties were recorded, as site workers had not arrived before the collapse occurred. […]
ADC Criticises FG’s $1bn Social Protection Programme
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Federal Government’s proposed $1 billion social protection programme, describing it as a delayed response to the economic hardship Nigerians have endured under President Bola Tinubu’s reforms. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party said millions of Nigerians have faced rising […]
Ex-IEDPU Secretary Commends Gobir’s Peace Mediation in Ilorin
The immediate past National Secretary of the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU), Alhaji Abubakar Imam, has commended the Madawaki and Sarkin Gobir of Ilorin, Alhaji Yakubu Garba Gobir, for mediating in the recent political tension involving Senator Saliu Mustapha and supporters of Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. In a message of appreciation dated August […]
BREAKING: Abducted Kwara Monarch Regains Freedom
The traditional ruler of Igbesi community in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I, has regained his freedom after being abducted by armed men. A source in the community confirmed the monarch’s release on Thursday, saying he was freed by his captors after several days in captivity. “The Kabiyesi Onigbesi […]
Filmmaker Olaide Olabanji Laments Declining Value of N1,000 Note
Veteran Nollywood filmmaker and founder of LAIBAN Movie Production, Olaide Olabanji, has expressed concern over the declining purchasing power of Nigeria’s N1,000 note, describing it as a reflection of the country’s worsening economic situation. Olabanji made the remarks in a video shared on his Instagram page on Wednesday, where he criticised the rising cost of […]
VeryDarkMan Replies Police, Stands by NBA Conference Remarks
Social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has responded to the Nigeria Police Force’s invitation over comments he made during the Nigerian Bar Association’s Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt. VDM was a panellist at the NBA’s 66th Annual General Conference on Tuesday, where he alleged that some police officers stationed at […]
Etsu Nupe Endorses Zumuratul Adabiyah 100 yrs Centenary Celebration
Adeleke Vows to Unite Osun After Election
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has pledged to heal divisions arising from the recent governorship election and pursue a more inclusive administration as the state marks its 35th anniversary. Adeleke made the commitment in a state broadcast on Thursday, acknowledging the deaths, injuries and disruptions linked to the electoral crisis. He said the events […]
Odogwu Asaba’s Wife Denies Rape Allegation
The wife of Delta State content creator Ifeanyi Ogbonna, popularly known as Odogwu of Asaba, has denied allegations that her husband raped 20-year-old Favour Agbro, saying the pair only had an affair. Ogbonna, 40, was arrested by the Delta State Police Command following allegations concerning Agbro, who later died after ingesting a toxic substance. In […]
