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Breaking: Lagos Govt Re-Arraigns Evans Over Murder Of Two Police Officers
The Lagos State Government on Monday re-arraigned convicted billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, before a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja. Evans was docked alongside his co-defendant, Joseph Emeka, on a five-count charge bordering on murder, attempted murder, and conspiracy to commit kidnapping. The charges were read before Justice A. O. Ogala, where […]
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FG Warns ASUU, ‘No Work No Pay’ Still In Force
The Federal Government has urged the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to pursue “constructive consultation instead of confrontation” following the union’s decision to embark on a two-week warning strike starting today. In a statement issued late last night by the Ministry of Education, the government expressed disappointment over ASUU’s decision to down tools despite […]
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Killings: Adeleke denies hiding Amotekun commander, blasts APC
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has denied allegations by the All Progressives Congress that he is harbouring the Commander of the Osun Amotekun Corps, Adekunle Omoyele, who is being sought by the police in connection with the killing of some residents of Akinlalu community by operatives of the security agency. The Osun APC, in a […]
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Hamas Begins Hostage Release to Israel
Hamas has handed over some of its last surviving Israeli hostages to the Israeli authorities, as part of the Gaza peace deal brokered last week. A key step in ending two years of devastating conflict in Gaza as part of a ceasefire deal pushed by U.S. President Donald Trump, who landed in Israel to address the parliament, […]
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Tinubu arrives in Rome for Aqaba Process Security Summit
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Rome, Italy, for the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government Meeting focused on tackling security challenges in West Africa. The President’s aircraft touched down in the Italian capital at about 7:20 p.m. on Sunday. According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information […]
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Oluremi Tinubu fulfils promise to OAU, delivers 21 shuttle buses
The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, has announced the receipt of 21 brand-new shuttle buses donated by the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, to the institution. The Public Relations Officer of the university, Abiodun Olarewaju, in a statement obtained in Osogbo on Sunday, said, “Exactly one year after announcing her commitment during […]
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Police debunk kidnap, murder of female officer in Kwara
The Kwara State Police Command has debunked reports circulating on social media claiming that a female police officer serving in the state was kidnapped and murdered, describing the claims as entirely false and distressing to the public. This was contained in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, over the […]
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Ooni Visits Ogunsua, Declares End To Ife–Modakeke Crisis
Thousands of residents thronged the streets of Modakeke, Osun State,  as the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, paid a royal visit to the Ogunsua of Modakeke, Oba Joseph Toriola, Ajibise Ogo I, at his palace. The visit, marked by cultural displays and chants of solidarity, signified a renewed bond between the […]
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BREAKING: ASUU declares comprehensive two-week strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities on Sunday declared a two-week total and comprehensive warning strike across all public universities in Nigeria. The announcement was made by the National President of the Union, Prof. Chris Piwuna, at an ongoing press briefing in Abuja on Sunday at the University of Abuja. “Compatriots of the press, it […]
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Updated: Super Eagles arrive Uyo after aircraft scare
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have arrived safely in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, following an unexpected delay to their flight from South Africa caused by a technical fault. The team, who are preparing for their decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic on Tuesday, touched down at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, at 8:05 […]
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Umahi fires back at Makinde over Lagos-Calabar Highway cost
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has fired back at Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, over his recent comments questioning the cost per kilometre of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, insisting that the governor misunderstood the technical details of road construction and cost evaluation. Speaking during an inspection tour of the Keffi Bridge and the Nasarawa–Toto […]
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ARISE TV news anchor Maduagwu to be buried October 18
ARISE News has announced that its late anchor, correspondent, and producer, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, who died in a tragic armed robbery incident on September 29, 2025, will be laid to rest on Saturday, October 18, 2025. In a video on Saturday, the station said an “evening of tributes will be held on Sunday, October 12, […]
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Nigeria Celebrates 2025 International Day Of The Girl-Child
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, in collaboration with Save the Children International and The Women International, today hosted the 2025 International Day of the Girl-Child celebration at the Dr. Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development, Abuja, under the global theme: “The Girl I am, The Change I Lead: Girls on […]
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The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontlines of Crisis
In every corner of Nigeria—from the bustling streets of Lagos to the rural communities of Borno girls are rising above challenges and proving that they are not just the leaders of tomorrow, but the changemakers of today. The theme “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead” celebrates the courage, resilience, and innovation of Nigerian […]
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Osun LG Funds: Again, Court Extends Freezing Order On Bank Accounts
An Oyo State High Court 5 sitting in Ibadan, again, on Friday, extended ruling on applications filed by the United Bank for Africa Plc and other defendants in the suit instituted by the Attorney General of Osun State and one other person as claimants, till next Tuesday. ‎ ‎The applications before the court include one […]
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Akinlalu: I won’t allow killing of my constituents again, I’m behind sealing of Amotekun offices – Fadahunsi
The lawmaker representing Osun East, Senator Francis Fadahunsi, has confirmed that he was behind the sealing of the Osun Amotekun operational base in Osogbo and Ife. Fadahunsi said Osun Amotekun offices have become the home of murderers, noting that the security outfit has lost its purpose. The lawmaker, while speaking with journalists, said he needed […]
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Osun Police sensitise scrap dealers on prevention of explosive incidents
Osun State Police Command has appealed to residents, especially those in the scrap and waste business, to remain vigilant and work closely with the Police to prevent explosive-related incidents. The advice was given by the Commander of Explosive Ordinance Disposal, Base 16, Osogbo, SP Godwin Ogigha, during an awareness and sensitisation campaign for members of […]
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Jonathan to meet Tinubu over Nnamdi Kanu’s detention — Sowore
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, said former President Goodluck Jonathan has agreed to engage President Bola Tinubu on the continued detention of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. Sowore disclosed this on Friday via his X handle after meeting with Jonathan in Abuja. According to him, their […]
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Outrage as father allegedly brutalises teenage daughter in Osogbo
A father, simply identified as Tesojue, has allegedly beaten his daughter to a state of unconsciousness. In a video posted on Facebook by the Executive Director World Institute for Peace, Lamina Kamiludeen, the teenage girl was seen with blood dripping from her eye and mouth. According to Kamiludeen, the incident occurred at Odetoyinbo Street, behind […]
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Femi Falana Offers Solution For Nnamdi Kanu’s Detention
Nigerian activist and lawyer, Femi Falana, has advised that the detention of the leader of the proscribed Independent People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, should be resolved out of court. Speaking to newsmen during a visit to Governor Alex Otti, he argued that the agitator’s case is a political matter, hence it should be dealt with […]
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Drama As Man Allegedly Steals N290,000 Onboard Ibom Air
There was a mild drama aboard an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Abuja on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, when a passenger was arrested for allegedly stealing N29,000 from a foreign traveller moments before takeoff. The incident occurred around 7:00 a.m., shortly after boarding was completed. Eyewitnesses said the foreign passenger raised an alarm after […]
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Arraigned: Carpenter rapes, kills own grandmother
A carpenter, Ahmed Toheed, has been brought before an Akure Magistrate’s Court sitting in Oke-Eda, for allegedly raping and killing a 64-year-old woman, Mulikat Sanni, in Ore. Toheed was said to have committed the offences on September 29, 2025, around 10 p.m., at Onisere Street, in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. Weekend […]
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No vacancy in Aso Villa till 2031, says minister
The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Yusuf Atah, has stated that there is no vacancy in the President’s home, Aso Rock Villa in Abuja, until 2031. Atah said the Presidential Villa will still be occupied in 2027 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The minister was reacting to what he called a pernicious […]
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Youths demand CAC Boss removal over alleged misconduct, illegal deregistration
Nigerian youths have staged protests nationwide, accusing the Corporate Affairs Commission of misconduct and unlawful actions against the National Youth Council of Nigeria. The demonstration followed the withdrawal of the Council’s certificate by the Registrar General of CAC, Hussaini Magaji a move protesters described as illegal and politically motivated. Over 3,000 youths took to the […]
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11 States Scrap Telecom Right-of-Way Fees To Boost Broadband Rollout
  Nigeria’s ambition to achieve nationwide broadband access by 2025 received a major boost as 11 states have abolished charges on Right-of-Way (RoW) for fibre-optic cable installation, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced. The move, according to the NCC, is a significant step toward reducing deployment costs for telecom operators and accelerating internet connectivity […]
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Gowon, Obasanjo, Jonathan Absent As Tinubu Chairs Council Of State Meeting
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, chaired the second meeting of the National Council of State since assuming office. Still, the session was marked by the absence of some of Nigeria’s most prominent former leaders. Former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, alongside ex-Head of State General Yakubu Gowon (retd.), were notably missing from the hybrid meeting […]
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