JUST IN: Court grants bail to Ooni’s ex-wife, others over Ibadan stampede case
The Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has granted bail to Naomi Silekunola, the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, owner of Agidigbo…
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Despite ongoing crisis with Oyo kingmakers, Makinde presents staff, certificate to new Alaafin
Despite the agitation by the Oyo State Kingmakers over the appointment of Prince Akeem Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin, Governor Seyi Makinde has presented the…
Politics
2027: Ohanaeze endorses Tinubu for second term
Ahead of the 2027 general election, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office. Ohanaeze stated this in a statement…
NPF imposes N100k fine, jail term on Nigerians who refuse to assist assaulted officers
The Nigeria Police Force has revealed that refusal of anybody to assist officers who are in danger of assault while carrying out their official duty is…
Security
Tinubu bans homosexuality in military
Nigeria’s military personnel are now expressly prohibited from engaging in homosexuality, lesbianism, bestiality, cross-dressing, and other acts deemed contrary to the ethics of the armed forces.…
JUST IN: National grid collapses first time in 2025
Nigeria’s national power grid has recorded its first major collapse for the first time in 2025 barely ten days into the new year. The collapse has…
Business
BREAKING: EFCC summons Okoya’s Sons over Naira Abuse
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has invited two sons of Billionaire industralist, Rasaq Okoya over a viral video showing them abusing the Naira. Wahab…
Africa & World
Judge Grants Donald Trump Unconditional Discharge in Hush Money Case
A New York judge on Friday sentenced US President-elect Donald Trump to an unconditional discharge after his conviction for falsifying business records related to hush money…
Politics
President Tinubu Heads to UAE for Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, January 11, to participate in the 2025 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). The Presidential spokesman,…
Politics
Akwa Ibom Governor Fires All Commissioners
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has dissolved his cabinet, citing the need to bring new professionals on board to drive his administration’s agenda. Speaking…