News Update A popular socialite and hotelier has been killed by unknown persons suspected to be assassins in Akure, Ondo State capital. The hotel owner, Adesoji Adeleye, was stabbed to death in…
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Bandits kill three fishermen in Sokoto village raid — Report
Three fishermen were killed on Tuesday when suspected Lakurawa bandits launched an early morning attack on the Sanyinna community in the Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Local sources said…
Young Leaders In Nigeria Fail Due To Weak Political Brand, Short-Term Gains, And Overreliance On Urban Politics – Abioye Tosin Lawrence writes
News Update The “Not Too Young to Run” rule, enacted in 2018, permitted younger candidates to run for president and other seats, encouraging more youth participation in politics. The concept that young…
Governor Adeleke Has Paralyzed Local Government System In Osun – Banik
News Update Prince Adebayo Adeleke Banik has accused the Osun state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke of paralyzing the local government system in the state. Banik made this statement at the Media Parley…
Again Osun Gov reviews curfew In Ifon-Ilobu Erin Osun
News Update Osun State Government has relaxed the curfew imposed on Erin-Osun, Ifon and Ilobu communities from 17 to 12 hours. The directive by Governor Ademola Adeleke was contained in a statement…
JUST IN: NDA announces live-fire exercise, cautions residents
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has announced that it will conduct an Elementary Application of Fire Exercise for cadets of the 75 Regular Course from April 10 to April 12. The…
JUST IN: EFCC nabs fraudster buying bank accounts
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested one Olawole Sunday, a suspected internet fraudster, accused of purchasing bank account details from individuals to perpetrate financial crimes. A statement…
Kaduna orders release of N3.8bn for pensioners — Report
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has directed the release of N3.8 billion to the Kaduna State Pension Bureau to settle gratuities, death benefits, and accrued rights under the Contributory Pension Scheme. The…
Eight cows strike down by thunder in Ondo community
News Update Lightning has killed eight cows in Ori-Ohin community in Ifon, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State. According to reports, the incident happened on Sunday evening during a heavy downpour….
Four Nigerian Gospel Singers Die In Auto Crash
News Update A fatal accident occurred on the Ikorodu–Sagamu Road in Ogun State, claiming the lives of four Nigerian gospel ministers. Punch reports that the victims, including popular evangelist Ayodeji David, known…