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At least 27 Nigerian soldiers were killed in a jihadist su***de attack in the northeast, two army sources told AFP on Su...
26/01/2025

At least 27 Nigerian soldiers were killed in a jihadist su***de attack in the northeast, two army sources told AFP on Sunday. On Friday, troops launched a ground offensive on a stronghold of Islamic State-affiliated militants in a wasteland straddling Borno and Yobe states. “The su***de attack killed 27 soldiers, including the commander, and left several others seriously injured,” a military officer said, making this one of the deadliest su***de attacks targeting soldiers in recent years....

At least 27 Nigerian soldiers were killed in a jihadist su***de attack in the northeast, two army sources told AFP on Sunday. On Friday, troops launched a ground offensive on a stronghold of Islami…

The much-anticipated National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), slated for February...
26/01/2025

The much-anticipated National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), slated for February 29, looks doubtful after moves to settle party bigwigs’ irreconcilable differences deadlocked. The meeting, which is set aside to broker peace given the long list of contentious issues within the party, looks shaky as party top shots continue their name-calling and campaigns of calumny against one another....

The much-anticipated National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), slated for February 29, looks doubtful after moves to settle party bigwigs’ irreconcilable diffe…

The impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has said it is not a sin to have a governor...
26/01/2025

The impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has said it is not a sin to have a governorship ambition. Obasa made this remark amid rumours that he is among those nursing the ambition to take over from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in 2027. Addressing the rumours during a press conference on Saturday, the lawmaker representing Agege Constituency 1 said he had already clarified to the Assembly that he holds no such ambition....

The impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has said it is not a sin to have a governorship ambition. Obasa made this remark amid rumours that he is among those nur…

A Lagos-based musician of Ilorin origin, Mukaila Senwele, famed for his iconic phrase “Koni Da Fun Ebo To Se Costay,” ha...
25/01/2025

A Lagos-based musician of Ilorin origin, Mukaila Senwele, famed for his iconic phrase “Koni Da Fun Ebo To Se Costay,” has passed away. A family source revealed that the artist died on Friday night. Senwele who hailed from Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State, was celebrated for his exceptional performances and unique entertainment style, which endeared him to many socialites....

A Lagos-based musician of Ilorin origin, Mukaila Senwele, famed for his iconic phrase “Koni Da Fun Ebo To Se Costay,” has passed away. A family source revealed that the artist died on Friday night.…

The media team for the newly appointed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has issued a strong rebuke against recent repor...
24/01/2025

The media team for the newly appointed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has issued a strong rebuke against recent reports suggesting that the monarch has abandoned traditional rites midway through the process. While speaking with newsmen, a key member of the team, Bode Durojaiye, characterised the report as not only misleading but also alarmingly deceptive. “This headline is designed to mislead the public and misrepresent the esteemed Alaafin throne,” he asserted, emphasizing that the content of the article fails to align with its sensationalised headline....

The media team for the newly appointed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has issued a strong rebuke against recent reports suggesting that the monarch has abandoned traditional rites midway through…

The Court of Appeal in Akure, Ondo State has upheld the death sentence of Dr. Ramon Adedoyin, a hotelier, in connection ...
23/01/2025

The Court of Appeal in Akure, Ondo State has upheld the death sentence of Dr. Ramon Adedoyin, a hotelier, in connection with the murder of Timothy Adegoke, a former Master’s student at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife. In its ruling on Thursday, the appellate court affirmed the decision of the Osun State High Court which earlier convicted Adedoyin and sentenced him to death....

The Court of Appeal in Akure, Ondo State has upheld the death sentence of Dr. Ramon Adedoyin, a hotelier, in connection with the murder of Timothy Adegoke, a former Master’s student at Obafemi Awol…

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued the wife of the former Assistant Inspector General, Hakeem Odumosu. ...
23/01/2025

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued the wife of the former Assistant Inspector General, Hakeem Odumosu. The Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, confirmed this on his official X handle on Thursday morning. Adejobi added that the abductors of Mrs Folasade Odumosu were killed, and ransom used as bait was recovered from the culprits. He said the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, commended the police operatives and the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, for the rescue operation carried out on Wednesday....

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued the wife of the former Assistant Inspector General, Hakeem Odumosu. The Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, confirmed this on his off…

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ijebu North Local branch, has commended Mr. Kayode Adewale, an award-winni...
22/01/2025

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ijebu North Local branch, has commended Mr. Kayode Adewale, an award-winning mathematics teacher, for his remarkable achievement of being shortlisted for the $1 million Global Teacher Prize. In a statement released by the NYCN Coordinator, Ogbeni Abolaji Adeniyi Sobowale, the council lauded Mr. Adewale's dedication and innovation in the field of education, describing his global recognition as a source of pride for Ijebu North, Ogun State, and Nigeria as a whole....

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ijebu North Local branch, has commended Mr. Kayode Adewale, an award-winning mathematics teacher, for his remarkable achievement of being shortlisted f…

Mrs. Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has returned to Nigeria. A rel...
22/01/2025

Mrs. Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has returned to Nigeria. A reliable source on Wednesday confirmed her return to newsmen. It will be recalled that Senator Ekweremadu, his wife, and Dr. Obinna Obeta were sentenced by a UK court over charges related to organ harvesting. The former Deputy Senate President received a 10-year prison sentence, while Mrs. Ekweremadu was sentenced to six years.

Mrs. Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has returned to Nigeria. A reliable source on Wednesday confirmed her return to newsmen. It will be recalle…

The Governor of Ogun state, Prince Dapo Abiodun CON has showered a reward of N5m and a bungalow for Kayode Adewale, an a...
22/01/2025

The Governor of Ogun state, Prince Dapo Abiodun CON has showered a reward of N5m and a bungalow for Kayode Adewale, an award-winning Math teacher who was recently shortlisted for a $1 million Global Teacher Prize. Adewale, who blends the use of technology to teach the subject in the local language at Imagbon/Imaka Comprehensive High School, Imagbon, Ogun State, was named among the top 50 finalists for the prestigious prize....

The Governor of Ogun state, Prince Dapo Abiodun CON has showered a reward of N5m and a bungalow for Kayode Adewale, an award-winning Math teacher who was recently shortlisted for a $1 million Globa…

Donald Trump has been inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, marking his return to the White House for ...
20/01/2025

Donald Trump has been inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, marking his return to the White House for a second, non-consecutive term. This unprecedented return follows his first term as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021. The swearing-in ceremony took place indoors at the US Capitol, a departure from tradition due to extremely cold weather conditions....

Donald Trump has been inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, marking his return to the White House for a second, non-consecutive term. This unprecedented return follows his first t…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Bola Tinubu on Friday expressed sadness over the death of Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga,...
17/01/2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Bola Tinubu on Friday expressed sadness over the death of Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, the Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives. The lawmaker, who represented Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State, died on Jan. 15, following a brief illness, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Spokesman, said in a statement. The deceased served as Chairperson, House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development in the 9th Assembly and Deputy Chief Whip in the 10th Assembly....

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Bola Tinubu on Friday expressed sadness over the death of Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, the Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives. The lawmaker, who rep…

A private organization, Gidi Real Estate Investment Limited, has gifted scholarship to three-year-old Abayomi Michael, a...
16/01/2025

A private organization, Gidi Real Estate Investment Limited, has gifted scholarship to three-year-old Abayomi Michael, a pupil at Christ-Mitots School in the Isawo area of Ikorodu, Lagos, following an incident of physical abuse by his teacher, Mrs. Stella Nwadigbo. Video of the assault, which went viral on social media last Wednesday, garnered widespread attention and prompted a swift response from the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development....

A private organization, Gidi Real Estate Investment Limited, has gifted scholarship to three-year-old Abayomi Michael, a pupil at Christ-Mitots School in the Isawo area of Ikorodu, Lagos, following…

The Deputy Chairman of the Articulate Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN), Comrade Kazeem Lawal...
16/01/2025

The Deputy Chairman of the Articulate Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN), Comrade Kazeem Lawal, has expressed heartfelt appreciation to friends, family, colleagues and well-wishers for the overwhelming love and goodwill he received on his birthday. In a message titled "My Sincere Appreciation!", Comrade Kazeem described the outpouring of prayers, calls, gifts and kind messages as deeply humbling and unforgettable....

The Deputy Chairman of the Articulate Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN), Comrade Kazeem Lawal, has expressed heartfelt appreciation to friends, family, colleagues and wel…

A staunch member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun state, Asiwaju Ayorinde Babatunde (a.k.a FABREGAS) has jo...
16/01/2025

A staunch member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun state, Asiwaju Ayorinde Babatunde (a.k.a FABREGAS) has joined in mourning the death of Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga (a.k.a IJAYA), the member representing Remo Federal constituency at the Federal House of Representatives and the Deputy Chief Whip of the house. The death news of 'IJAYA' filtered in yesterday afternoon, 15th of January, 2025, after a briedf illness....

A staunch member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun state, Asiwaju Ayorinde Babatunde (a.k.a FABREGAS) has joined in mourning the death of Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga (a.k.a IJAYA)…

The state chairman of the Articulate Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN), Ogun State Chapter, O...
16/01/2025

The state chairman of the Articulate Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN), Ogun State Chapter, Otunba Taofeek Sokoya, has expressed profound sadness over the demise of Rt. Hon. Otunba Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga (fondly known as Ijaya), the honorable member representing Remo Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives and Deputy Chief Whip of the House. Rt. Hon. Onanuga, a seasoned legislator and compassionate leader, passed away yesterday after a brief illness, leaving a significant void in Ogun State's political and social landscape....

The state chairman of the Articulate Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN), Ogun State Chapter, Otunba Taofeek Sokoya, has expressed profound sadness over the demise of Rt. H…

Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, popularly known as “Ijaya,” was a Nigerian politician and entrepreneur who served as the Deput...
16/01/2025

Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, popularly known as “Ijaya,” was a Nigerian politician and entrepreneur who served as the Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives from July 2023 until her death. She represented the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency in Ogun State and was the only female principal officer in Nigeria’s 10th National Assembly. Here are things to know about Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga:...

Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, popularly known as “Ijaya,” was a Nigerian politician and entrepreneur who served as the Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives from July 2023 until her death. …

The National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance has cleared the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) of alle...
16/01/2025

The National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance has cleared the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) of allegations of financial impropriety initially raised during the board’s 2025 budget defense session. Earlier in the week, JAMB’s Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, was confronted by the committee over alleged expenditures, including N1.1 billion on meals and N850 million on fumigation. These figures were labeled as excessive and prompted calls for further scrutiny of JAMB’s financial records....

The National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance has cleared the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) of allegations of financial impropriety initially raised during the board’s 2025 bud…

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