Lagos, Ogun, Oyo Declare Thursday Work-Free for Isese Day
The Lagos, Ogun and Oyo State governments have declared Thursday, August 20, a work-free day to mark Isese Day, an annual celebration of Yoruba traditional religion, culture and indigenous heritage. The declarations will allow public servants and residents to participate in prayers, traditional rites, processions, drumming and other cultural activities marking the occasion. In Lagos, […]
Scotland Confirms Isolated Case Of Mad Cow Disease
A case of classical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as mad cow disease, has been confirmed in a cow on a farm in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The Scottish Government said on Wednesday that precautionary movement restrictions had been imposed on the animal’s offspring and other cattle in its cohort at the affected farm. […]
Gunmen Attack Adeleke’s Convoy After Palace Visit
Suspected hoodlums on Wednesday attacked the convoy of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke shortly after his visit to the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, triggering an exchange of gunfire with security personnel. The incident occurred shortly after Adeleke left the palace hall, where he had met with the traditional ruler. The […]
Seven Killed in Helicopter Crash in Northern Kenya
Seven people, including six tourists and a pilot, have been killed after a helicopter crashed in Samburu County, northern Kenya. The aircraft crashed at about 9:13 a.m. local time on Wednesday after taking off from the Loisaba Wildlife Reserve for a sightseeing flight, according to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority. Fredrick Kabunge, Director of the […]
NERC Transfers Akwa Ibom Electricity Regulation to State Commission
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has transferred regulatory oversight of Akwa Ibom State’s electricity market to the Akwa Ibom State Electricity Regulatory Commission (AKSERC). The move is part of the ongoing decentralisation of Nigeria’s electricity sector under the amended Constitution and the Electricity Act 2023. NERC announced the development in a public notice on […]
BREAKING: Tinubu Government Breaks Down N15.8tn Subsidy Savings
The Federal Government has released a breakdown of the N15.8 trillion in savings attributed to fuel subsidy removal and other economic reforms implemented under President Bola Tinubu over the past three years. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed the figures at a press conference on Wednesday. Oyedele said the […]
Davido Backs Separate Bank Accounts for Couples
Nigerian music star Davido has backed the idea of couples maintaining separate bank accounts, saying both partners should have independent finances for their personal security. The singer made the remarks during an appearance on The Uncut Podcast, where he was asked whether women should maintain secret bank accounts without their partners’ knowledge. Davido said he […]
Mining Industry Records 34 Serious Accidents
The mining industry recorded 34 serious accidents and 210 first-aid cases, although fatalities fell by more than 57 per cent, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ken Ashigbey, disclosed the figures at the 2026 Inter-Mines First Aid and Safety Competition in Tarkwa, Western Region. Held under the theme “Safety First, Safety Always,” […]
Osun Governor Adeleke Receives Green Leadership Award
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has received a Green Leadership Award for his administration’s efforts to promote climate action, renewable energy and environmental sustainability. The award was presented at the 1st International and 3rd National Women Green Summit and Exhibition 2026, organised by the Women in Renewable Energy Association in Lagos. Adeleke was represented at […]
Rapper Ms Jorji Accuses Poco Lee of Sexual Misconduct
Nigerian rapper Ms Jorji has accused dancer and entertainer Iweh Pascal Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, of sexual misconduct during an alleged encounter in Dallas, Texas, in 2024. The allegation comes amid reports concerning Poco Lee’s legal troubles and reported arrest in the United Kingdom. Ms Jorji said she and a female friend visited […]
