Tragedy struck in Okete, a quiet community in the Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State, on Thursday, when a truck crashed into a residential building, killing nine members of …
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Ondo set for LG poll amid political tension, PDP boycott
Ondo State heads to the polls on Saturday to elect local government officials, following the last exercise held on August 23, 2020. PETER DADA writes on the expectations of the …
Read More »Family, friends remember late Otunba Anthony Olusegun Odugbesan
On January 13, 2025, a series of events were held to commemorate the first anniversary of the passing of Otunba Anthony Olusegun Odugbesan, the Otunba Jagunragunshin of Odoragunshin, Epe, Lagos …
Read More »Adeyanju urges EFCC chair to prosecute dismissed officers
Activist and human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has called on the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede, to disclose and prosecute dismissed officers within …
Read More »Man arrested for allegedly stabbing father to death in Delta
Delta State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 23-year-old man, identified only as Success, for allegedly fatally stabbing his father with a machete in Amukpe community, Sapele Local …
Read More »ICPC arraigns two boundary commission officials for forgery, abuse of office
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned a Director of Administration and Supplies at the National Boundary Commission, Mrs Aishatu Abdullahi, and an Assistant Chief …
Read More »Gunmen abduct five in Kwara community midnight raid
Aten-man kidnapping gang has abducted five individuals, including a woman, her daughter, a visitor, and two men, in Odo-Eku community, Isin Local Council of Kwara State. The post Gunmen abduct …
Read More »Dessers opens up on possible Rangers exit
Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers has admitted that his Rangers career could be over this month after losing his place to strike sensation Hamza Igamane. Dessers, who has been The Gers’ …
Read More »Man arraigned for threatening Ekiti Catholic Bishop’s life
A 24-year-old man, Victor Akande, was yesterday arraigned before a State Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ado Ekiti for allegedly threatening the life of the Catholic Bishop of Ekiti, Most Reverend …
Read More »Rice import: LCCI slams FG over delayed implementation
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has criticised the Federal Government for its delay in implementing the duty-free food importation policy, particularly following the arrival of a 32,000-tonne shipment …
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