President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed that the decision to remove fuel subsidy on the very day of his inauguration was a painful but necessary action aimed at steering the Nigerian economy away from the brink of collapse. The president, through the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi, emphasized the rationale behind
The final rites of passage for the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, were marked by brief tension on Monday as soldiers reportedly barred traditionalists, believed to be members of the Osugbo cult—from participating in the monarch’s funeral, which was conducted according to Islamic customs in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. Eyewitnesses at the
A renewed wave of cult-related violence has rocked the Atan-Ota area of Ogun State, following the brutal killing of a 44-year-old man, identified as Bashiru Saidu, on Sunday night. The Ogun State Police Command has since launched a manhunt for four armed men suspected to be cultists linked to the deadly attack. Information gathered from
In a chilling warning that has drawn concern at home and abroad, security experts say massacres carried out by Fulani militia are being overlooked on the international stage, despite mounting evidence. According to recent reports by the Observatory for Religious Freedom in Africa (ORFA), more than 55,000 Nigerians have lost their lives to Fulani Ethnic
In Nigeria’s political history, very few traditional rulers have faced the kind of test that came upon Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona in the early 1980s. As the Awujale of Ijebuland, his position seemed secure, until a political fallout with the Ogun State Government led to a dramatic and highly controversial attempt to remove him from
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a dedicated National Design and Development Agency to bolster homegrown innovation and support Nigerian inventors, entrepreneurs and creative minds. This move, championed by President Bola Tinubu, is backed by full government commitment and positioned under the Innovation, Science and Technology Ministry According to Innovation Minister Uche Nnaji,
On Monday, July 14, 2025, dignitaries including Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo‑Olu and former Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo joined Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun to pay their final respects at the burial of the revered Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, held at his private residence in Ijebu‑Ode. The monarch, who passed away
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the constitution of an inter-ministerial committee to oversee the planning and execution of the burial arrangements for former President Muhammadu Buhari. The decision, announced on Saturday, July 12, 2025, follows consultations with the Buhari family and relevant government officials, aimed at ensuring a befitting and nationally coordinated farewell for
In a significant operation, Nigerian military troops have successfully foiled an attempt to steal crude oil and arrested 50 suspected criminals involved in the illegal activity in the Niger Delta region. The operation, carried out by a combined force of the Nigerian Army and Navy, was executed on Saturday, July 12, 2025, after intelligence reports
Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has underscored the importance of innovation-led strategies, purposeful collaboration, and effective policy implementation in harnessing Nigeria’s blue economy for sustainable development. Speaking at a high-level engagement in Port Harcourt on Saturday, July 12, 2025, Vice Admiral Ibas stressed that Nigeria—particularly coastal states like Rivers—possesses immense untapped opportunities
