The Oyo State Government has revealed it has paid ₦5 billion out of the ₦8 billion agreed for the complete takeover of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomosho, from Osun State. Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, made this known in a statement on Monday, affirming the state’s commitment to fulfilling the…
The Abia State Police Command has arrested a couple, Sunday Emebo (42) and Blessing Emebo (49), for allegedly running an illegal orphanage and engaging in child trafficking operations in Aba. According to a statement by the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Maureen Chinaka, the couple was apprehended on May 19, 2025, around 11:45 a.m.,…
Controversial Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has been deported from Saudi Arabia after being denied entry into Medina, effectively barring him from participating in the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. The Kaduna-based cleric confirmed the development on his official Facebook page on Monday, attributing the deportation to his political views, which he claimed may not align with…
ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Tuesday for Lagos to continue activities marking the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), where he currently serves as Chairman. The ECOWAS Golden Jubilee celebrations, which commenced in Accra, Ghana, last month, will feature high-level events in Lagos, including…
LAGOS, Nigeria – Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr has officially become the first Nigerian female artist to surpass 1 billion total views on YouTube, setting a new milestone in the Nigerian music industry. With this historic achievement, the 23-year-old singer has overtaken Yemi Alade, who previously held the record with over 805 million views, making Ayra…
ABUJA, Nigeria—The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has officially withdrawn the controversial bill to make voting compulsory for all eligible Nigerians. The Compulsory Voting Bill, which aimed to amend the Electoral Act 2022, was withdrawn on Monday following public backlash and legal concerns. The decision was confirmed in a statement issued by…
A high-stakes political coalition meeting involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi turned chaotic after delegates from Jigawa State disrupted proceedings over representation issues. The meeting, held at the Abuja Continental Hotel and organized by the National Political Consultative Group (North), was temporarily halted following…
Nigeria’s solid minerals sector witnessed a major turnaround in 2024, attracting over $800 million in foreign and local investments, according to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake. The minister attributed the investment surge to bold mining reforms introduced by the Tinubu administration, which emphasize in-country value addition, strict licensing rules, and a…
Chelsea have sealed a return to the UEFA Champions League after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, thanks to a decisive second-half goal from Levi Colwill. The narrow victory ensures Enzo Maresca’s side finish fourth in the Premier League, ending their two-year absence from Europe’s top competition. Meanwhile, Forest, who…
The internal crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a dramatic turn as FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, officially withdraws from all reconciliation agreements, accusing Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde of violating key resolutions. In a personally signed statement titled “PDP Crisis: My Position”, released on Sunday, Wike declared his intention to continue the…
