The Oyo State Police Command has arrested 59 students of Government Technical College, Orita-Aperin, for allegedly vandalizing property at Ibadan Christ Apostolic Grammar School. State Commissioner of Police, Johnson Adenola, confirmed the arrests on Monday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Command Headquarters in Ibadan. The meeting was convened to address and prevent further incidents
The Presidency has responded to claims by Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, that democracy has collapsed in Nigeria. Presidency Reaction to Obi’s StatementBayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, addressed Obi’s remarks after a video surfaced showing the former Anambra governor
Aviation unions have issued a warning that airports across the country may be shut down from March 31 if disciplinary action is not taken against a customs officer accused of assaulting the Director of Aviation Security at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). In a joint statement on Monday, union leaders Ocheme Aba, Frances
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 133 individuals linked to an alleged Ponzi scheme masquerading as an academy in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The suspects were arrested during a sting operation on Monday, March 24, at Compensation Layout in Gwagwalada, following credible intelligence on the illicit activities of the establishment.
Nigerian street-hop sensation, Adekunle Temitope, popularly known as Small Doctor, has welcomed a newborn child with his wife, sparking excitement among fans and well-wishers. Heartwarming Announcement Known for keeping his personal life private, Small Doctor’s wife, @Arablady1, took to social media to share the joyous news. She posted a series of stunning maternity photos, announcing
Nigerian music superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is celebrating a significant milestone as his oldest son, Dawson, turned five on March 23, 2025. The joyous occasion was marked with a grand birthday celebration, capturing the hearts of fans and well-wishers. A Special Celebration for Dawson The Grammy-nominated singer’s son enjoyed a vibrant Sonic
The Benue State Government has announced that its social register, designed to capture poor and vulnerable individuals, now includes 1.7 million people. Professor Jerome Andohol, Director General of the State Budget and Economic Planning Commission, revealed this figure during a three-day training session for desk officers, grievance redress officers, and enumerators focused on updating the
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has issued a strong warning to state police commands regarding the overreliance and potential abuse of Tactical Units, urging them to prioritize the functionality of established police departments, particularly at state headquarters. The commission expressed concern that some state commissioners have allowed these Tactical Units to overshadow and undermine the
Demand for National Commendation for Past INEC Leader – The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has advocated for a posthumous national honour to be bestowed upon the late Professor Humphrey Nwosu, who led the electoral body from 1989 to 1993. Speaking at a tribute held at INEC headquarters in
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has determined that an electrical power surge was the cause of a fire that severely damaged the upper floor of a one-storey building on Agidi Road in the Alapere area of Lagos State. The incident occurred on Sunday at approximately 8:55 am. Damilola Oke-Osanyitolu, the Permanent Secretary of
