Kebbi Police share ₦16.9m welfare cheques to families of fallen officers By Jamil Gulma, Kebbi The Kebbi State Police Command on Tuesday presented cheques worth over ₦16.9 million to families of 25 police officers who died in active service. The cheques, presented under the Group Life Assurance Scheme and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Family…
Social Influencers, Lahina and Favor Austin, Confirmed Dead in Fatal Accident Tragedy has struck Abuja’s social scene as two young influencers, Lahina and Favor Austin, have been confirmed dead following a fatal accident on Tuesday. The pair were rushed to the hospital after the crash but sadly succumbed to their injuries. Their sudden passing has…
Celebration of Womanhood: Rawsheedah Akorede Saheed’s “The Lady Collection” to be unveiled August 16 On Saturday, August 16, 2025, Lagos will take centre stage for a vibrant literary celebration as “The Lady Collection”, a captivating five-book series that weaves together tales of love, resilience, tradition, and the enduring beauty of womanhood is unveiled. Authored by…
Students’ protest turns violent in Bauchi, as 48 arrested over Highway Blockade By Abdulkareem Mohammed, Bauchi Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 48 suspects following a violent protest by students of the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, which led to the blockade of the Bauchi–Tafawa Balewa–Dass highway, destruction of property, and looting of shops. The incident began…
Stop playing politics with Nigerians’ lives, Farounbi warns leaders By Lai Gidado Veteran broadcaster and statesman, Yemi Farounbi, has condemned the entrenched culture among Nigerian politicians of sabotaging policies and projects simply to deny their rivals political credit, describing the practice as “treachery wrapped in a party flag.” Farounbi, in a strongly worded statement…
ALARA OF ARAMOKO-EKITI, OBA ABDUL-AZEEZ OLU ADEYEMI JOINS ANCESTORS The people of Aramoko Ekiti in Ekiti State are mourning the loss of their traditional ruler, Oba Abdul-Azeez Olu Adeyemi, who died on Friday at the age of 82. In a statement issued by his family on Saturday, the late monarch was celebrated for his “remarkable…
RANAO unveils ₦100m Day Care Centre for senior citizens in Akure The Retired Army, Navy and Air Force Officers (RANAO) Association yesterday rolled out a ₦100 million Adult Day Care Centre at its Akure headquarters as part of activities marking its annual RANAO Day. The state-of-the-art facility, according to RANAO Deputy Chairman, Col. Foluso Sunday…
FG, U.S. Embassy Partner To Enlighten Nigerians On New Visa Rules By Shalom Oludele The minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that the federal government is collaborating with the United States Embassy in Nigeria to educate the public about the new U.S. visa regulations, to ensure compliance by applicants during the…
Rotting billions: Inside Kwara’s abandoned Housing Estate project, now criminals’ den In the heart of Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, a MultiBillion Naira housing estate now lies in ruins, not from old age or natural disaster, but from the rot of government neglect. Once touted as a proud flagship of the Federal Government’s National…
Tinubu condoles Ghana over tragic loss of Ministers in helicopter crash President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt condolences to former Ghanaian President John Mahama, the government, and the people of Ghana following a tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of key government officials. In a solemn message, President Tinubu described the incident as…
