Lagos CP orders forensic probe into ex-Ondo governorship candidate’s death
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, has ordered a forensic investigation into the death of former Ondo State governorship candidate, Mr Bamidele Akingboye. The order followed circulation of a disturbing photograph of his body on social media, purportedly showing bruises on his head and raising doubts about the real cause of […]
NiMet predicts three-day thunderstorms, rainfall nationwide
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thunderstorms and rainfall across the country from Monday to Wednesday. In the weather outlook, released on Sunday in Abuja, NiMET predicted isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains on Monday morning over Kaduna, Gombe, Bauchi, Kebbi, Adamawa, and Taraba States. In the afternoon and evening, isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains […]
80th anniversary session of General Assembly opens at UN Headquarters
UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock opened the 80th session of the organisation in New York, with a call on Assembly members to “focus on its mandates and deliver on its commitments.” This is according to a report posted on the official UN website. She also promised to represent all 193 member countries equally and […]
Israeli attack in Qatar may open perilous chapter in Gaza conflict, says UN official
The Israeli attack on Qatar potentially opens a new and perilous chapter in the Gaza conflict, seriously threatening regional peace and stability. Rosemary DiCarlo, UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs told the Security Council in a press conference. DiCarlo said Israeli airstrikes in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday shocked the world. It was an alarming […]
Sultan lauds Almajiri commission, seeks action on out-of-school kids
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has commended the Federal Government for establishing the Almajiri Commission. He also pledged his full support for the Sokoto State Government’s initiative to reduce the number of out-of-school children. Abubakar made the remarks on Friday in Sokoto when he received a high-powered committee tasked with reversing the trend […]
Barber arraigned for allegedly smashing bottle on colleague
A 27-year-old barber, Gbenga Alli on Friday appeared before an Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State, for allegedly smashing bottle on one Samuel Ajeigbe. The defendant, whose address was not given, is facing a two-count charge bordering on felony and assault, to which he pleaded not guilty. The Police Prosecutor, Insp. Ayodeji Omoyeigha told […]
Tinubu hails Etsu Nupe at 73
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Etsu Nupe and Chairman of Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, on his 73rd birthday and 22nd year on the throne. He lauded the first-class traditional ruler who is 73 on September 12, 2025 for his patriotic service to the country and leadership within the […]
From Oil Fields to Solar Grids: What Addis Climate Summit Means for Nigeria
By Robert Egbe As African leaders wrapped up the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS-2) in Addis Ababa last week, one message stood out clearly: the continent can no longer wait for others to set its climate agenda. For Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and its largest oil producer, the stakes could not be higher. Held […]
Police detain fake ‘Obi of Lagos’
The Police Command in Lagos State has detained a self-proclaimed traditional ruler who attempted to deceive the public by unlawfully parading himself as the ‘Obi of Lagos’ during an unauthorised installation ceremony. The command deputy spokesperson, DSP Babaseyi Oluseyi, confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. He said that the suspect and three […]
Oyebanji urges APC to break Ekiti second-term jinx
Gov. Abiodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has appealed to the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership to help end the state’s second-term governorship jinx. He made the appeal on Wednesday in Abuja at the party’s national secretariat while submitting his Expression of Interest and Nomination forms to re-contest the governorship election. The News Agency of Nigeria […]
