In a heartwarming display of corporate social responsibility, Air Peace, Nigeria’s leading airline, has pledged to evacuate underage Nigerian girls who were trafficked to Côte d’Ivoire. This gesture follows a public outcry sparked by activist VeryDarkMan, highlighting the plight of these young victims. The airline’s Chairman, Allen Onyema, condemned the act of human trafficking as
Prominent members of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, gathered at the Muson Centre in Onikan, Lagos, on Thursday to honor the life and legacy of their late leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, during a special symposium marking what would have been his 97th birthday. The event served as both a tribute to Adebanjo’s enduring influence and
The family of Chizoba Oguzie, a young mother of two who tragically lost her life when a water tank collapsed through the roof of her apartment in the Chevron area of Lagos, has expressed deep grief and frustration over the alleged exploitation they faced at the hands of law enforcement and medical personnel following the
In a dramatic and unsettling turn of events, kidnappers in Kaduna State have released Pastor Samson Ali of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) but detained the individual who delivered the ransom for his freedom. This bizarre development has further highlighted the worsening security crisis in the region, raising urgent calls for government intervention. Pastor
The family of the late Bisola Kola-Daisi, eldest daughter of former Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has announced the final burial arrangements for their beloved wife, mother, and daughter. Bisola passed away recently after a brief illness in the United Kingdom at the age of 42. A special worship and tribute service, titled “An
A growing concern is gripping the South West region of Nigeria as reports emerge of terrorist bandits relocating from the North West. This development has heightened security tensions, with authorities taking proactive measures to ensure public safety. Recently, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde raised the alarm that terrorists from the North West were moving into
In a significant operation aimed at curbing banditry in Katsina State, security forces have successfully neutralized five suspected bandits and apprehended three informants believed to be providing logistical support to the criminals. The operation, conducted by the Katsina State Police Command in collaboration with the military, Department of State Services (DSS), Katsina State Community Watch
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has announced the relocation of its 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC) from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to Enugu. This decision comes in response to the ongoing democratic crisis in Rivers State, where a state of emergency was declared by President Bola Tinubu on March 18, 2025. The NBA cited concerns
A tragic lone accident occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Thursday night, resulting in the loss of one life. The incident involved a loaded mini truck that lost control near the UNILAG Waterfront, heading inward Adekunle, leading to a devastating crash. According to reports from the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA),
Veteran Nigerian rapper and social activist Eedris Abdulkareem has fiercely criticized the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) for banning his latest song, “Tell Your Papa,” from radio and television stations across the country. The song, which targets President Bola Tinubu’s government and its economic policies, was deemed “objectionable” by the NBC under Section 3.1.8 of the
