2Baba weds Natasha in colourful traditional ceremony
Nigerian music icon, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba has officially married Natasha Osawaru in a vibrant traditional wedding held in Abuja on July 25. The private celebration, attended by close family, featured a rich display of cultural heritage, with…
Ondo guber dispute: Appeal Court affirms Gov Aiyedatiwa’s victory
The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, the Ondo State capital, has affirmed the election of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the November 16, 2024 gubernatorial election. In a ruling delivered on Thursday, the…
Hafsoh : Court sentences Islamic cleric to death for ritual killing of college student
In a chilling case that has shocked residents of Ilorin and beyond, the Kwara State High Court on Thursday sentenced an Islamic cleric, Abdulrahman Mohad, also known as Mohammed A. Bello, to death by hanging for the ritual killing of…
Tinubu extends tenure of Customs CG
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the extension of the tenure of Bashir Adeniyi, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The announcement was made on Thursday in an official statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the…
NAFDAC rakes in N2.5b from crackdown on fake drug markets in Lagos, Onitsha, Aba
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has revealed that it generated N2.5 billion from enforcement operations conducted in major open drug markets across Lagos, Onitsha, and Aba. Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this…
Osun Speaker Under Fire Over Leaked Audio Threatening Traditional Ruler
The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, is facing public backlash following the circulation of an audio recording in which he allegedly threatened a traditional ruler from his hometown. In the voice note, which…
Tinubu appoints new Controller General of Federal Fire Service
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Deputy Controller General (DCG) Olumode Samuel Adeyemi as the new Controller General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS). The announcement was made through the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services…
Trump sets new deadline for Putin to end Ukraine war ‘10 or 12 days’
The U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a fresh ultimatum to Russian President Vladimir Putin, giving him 10 to 12 days to begin de-escalation efforts in the ongoing war in Ukraine, or face severe economic consequences. Speaking on Monday during…
FG launches YouthCred Scheme to support 400,000 young Nigerians
In a bold move to empower young Nigerians financially, the Federal Government on Monday officially launched YouthCred, a national credit initiative designed to provide affordable consumer loans to 400,000 youths, including members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The…
Igbo socio-pressure group set to honour Akpabio, Adelekes, Otedola, others
In furtherance of its drive to honour and recognise important dignitaries especially those who have made their marks in deepening democratic practices, and attracting dividends of democracy to the South East of Nigeria irrespective of the person’s state of origin,…