Nigeria has been ranked as the largest consumer of soft drinks in Sub-Saharan Africa, maintaining a strong lead over other nations on the continent despite prevailing economic hurdles. This was revealed by the German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA) during a press briefing held in Lagos in preparation for the upcoming drinktec 2025 trade fair.
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA), Engr. Adedeji Ashiru, has called for an end to water wastage, emphasizing the need for sustainable water management. Ashiru led a roadshow on Saturday in Abeokuta to raise awareness about responsible water use, marking the 2025 World Water Day with
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two suspects for allegedly exhuming corpses and selling body parts to ritualists. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the arrest in a statement released in Ibadan on Friday. Arrest and Investigation.According to Osifeso, the arrest was made possible following a tip-off received by detectives at the
Another tanker accident occurred on Karu Bridge along the Abuja-Keffi Expressway, resulting in two fatalities. This incident happened just a day after a previous accident on the same route claimed 10 lives. The latest accident involved a trailer carrying fertilizer that experienced brake failure and overturned, obstructing the already congested highway and exacerbating traffic conditions
Justice Musa Danladi, the Chief Judge of Katsina State, granted bail to 91 inmates and ordered the release of four others as part of a jail delivery exercise aimed at reducing overcrowding in the state’s correctional facilities. The exercise, conducted at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Katsina, marked the first quarterly jail delivery session
Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II of Kano called upon newly appointed village heads within the Tarauni Local Government Area to prioritize truth and integrity in their leadership roles. The Emir emphasized that these qualities are essential for fostering community peace and development. During the official appointment ceremony of Alhaji Mansur Abdullahi as the village head of
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has pledged to transform Olumo Rock into Nigeria’s leading tourist destination through strategic government investment and revitalization efforts. Speaking during an inspection of the Olumo Rock Tourist Centre in Abeokuta on Wednesday, Abiodun underscored the site’s deep cultural and historical significance to Egbaland, Ogun State, and Nigeria as a whole.
The Edo State Police Command has apprehended six suspected kidnappers and recovered cash believed to be proceeds from their criminal activities. In a statement released on Tuesday, the command’s spokesperson, Moses Yamu, confirmed the arrests and the seizure of arms and ammunition over the past 48 hours. According to Yamu, the operations were carried out
Popular Nigerian skit maker, Oluwadolarz, recently shared a thought-provoking message on social media, highlighting how loyalty often shifts when success diminishes. His remarks come amid ongoing speculation surrounding his personal life following his breakup with fiancée and baby mama, Ifeluv. Reports indicate that Ifeluv publicly confirmed their split, accusing Oluwadolarz of infidelity and financial irresponsibility.
Tragedy struck in Igbesa, Ogun State, as a police inspector, Ajele Oloyede, reportedly ended his life with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The officer was stationed at a ceramics company as part of a security detail when the unfortunate incident occurred on Thursday. The incident was uncovered by another officer, Tolorunloju Stephen, from the Force Headquarters
