Four young Nigerian men were rescued from the Atlantic Ocean after allegedly being thrown overboard by the crew of a foreign vessel they had stowed away on in a desperate bid to flee Nigeria’s harsh economic realities. The stowaways identified as James John, Favour Efe, Kingsley Williams, and Kingsley Mathew had secretly boarded the ship
The Ogun State Muslim Council (OMC) has appealed for calm and constructive engagement following the technical issues that marred the conduct of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement issued by the Council’s Secretary-General, Asiwaju Kamal’deen Akintunde, Esq., the faith-based body called on all stakeholders in the education sector to remain focused
An Islamic cleric, popularly known as an Alfa, in Ilorin, Kwara State, has made a chilling confession, admitting to the murder of a young woman whose hands were severed for ritual purposes. The suspect, who was recently arrested by the police, told investigators that he killed the victim because he needed human hands for money
The Federal Government of Nigeria has appointed Mr. Adeniran Aderogba as the inaugural Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Regional Maritime Development Bank (RMDB), marking a strategic milestone in the advancement of maritime financing in West and Central Africa. The announcement was made by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola,
Ibadan, May 22, 2025 – Key stakeholders from Nigeria’s South-West region have unveiled a comprehensive action plan aimed at addressing the region’s socio-economic challenges and accelerating development. The 262-page document, launched Thursday, emphasizes the urgent need for a robust multimodal transport system to enhance connectivity and boost regional integration. The initiative, spearheaded by the Association
In a rare and remarkable feat of faith and endurance, five British Muslims have set sail on an extraordinary 7,400-kilometre journey from the United Kingdom to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. Departing London on April 1st, the group, none of whom had any prior sailing experience, has chosen to
Delegates from the Concerned Nations Initiative (CNI) have paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, pledging to partner with the council on various initiatives aimed at boosting grassroots development. The visit, which took place at the council secretariat, was part of CNI’s broader engagement strategy
In a bid to tackle rising unemployment and promote inclusive economic development, the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State has launched a strategic unemployment survey targeted at youths and women within the community. The initiative, flagged off by the Executive Chairman of the council, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, is designed to gather vital data
Senior members of Nigeria’s judiciary have called for the urgent integration of technology, responsible use of media platforms, and a comprehensive reform of outdated legal frameworks as part of efforts to enhance the credibility, efficiency, and independence of the nation’s judicial system. The call was made during a high-level judicial dialogue held in Abuja, where
At the 4th African Air Forces Forum held in Abuja, Nigeria’s Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, emphasized the pressing need for unity among African nations to effectively confront the continent’s growing security challenges. Speaking to a distinguished gathering of military leaders, defence chiefs, and international partners, the CAS underscored that
