We didn’t seek N1bn to stop demolition — Lagos commissioner, Wahab

Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has disputed accusations that his ministry wanted N1billion or received N700 million to suspend a demolition activity in Oral Estate in Ojota region of the state. Wahab claimed the charges were untrue and a deliberate attempt to blackmail the state administration. In a statement on … Read more

Attacks by Lakurawa terrorists cause Sokoto community to cry out

Sokoto State’s Kebbe Local Government Area residents have petitioned the federal government for the right to keep and carry arms. Suspected members of the Lakurawa terror gang have been relentlessly attacking the neighbourhood, prompting the request. The locals, speaking through a community leader named Alhaji Adamu Kebbe, told reporters in Sokoto on Saturday that they … Read more

Accusations of assault in Plateau hamlet prompt Fulani community to scream “enough is enough”

According to the Fulani people of Plateau State’s Riyom Local Government Area, locals have been attacking herdsmen and killing their cows without provocation. The Fulani have requested an end to this violence. A statement was signed by Abdullahi Yusuf, the group’s secretary, on behalf of the herders in the council. In the statement, Yusuf pleaded … Read more

At the age of 17, actress Laide Bakare said, “I introduced my daughter to clubbing and alcohol.”

Laide Bakare, a Nollywood actress, has disclosed that when her daughter was seventeen, she exposed her to alcohol and partying. She revealed this in a recent interview with Mr. Lilgaga, a content creator. The actress claimed to like the notion that her daughter would credit her with introducing her to drink and nightlife. “When my … Read more

Before Arsenal’s match against West Ham, Arteta provides injury reports

EPL: Before Arsenal’s match against West Ham, Arteta provides injury reports Ahead of Saturday’s Premier League visit from West Ham, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided injury reports for his team. After the Brazilian defender was brought in late in their 2-0 victory over Olympiakos on Wednesday, Arteta has not ruled out Gabriel Magalhaes. Arteta … Read more

Wike said no woman should give birth alone and offers free mother-baby kits.

Mother-Baby Kits are being given away for free by  Nyesom Wike Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as part of celebrations for Nigeria’s 65th anniversary of independence. In his capacity as Wike’s representative, FCT Minister of State Dr. Mariya Mahmoud publicly inaugurated the initiative at the Asokoro District Hospital. The Mother-Baby Kits are a … Read more

Tinubu praises the legacy of Michael Okpara and approves Otti’s Umuahia initiative.

President Bola Tinubu has praised the legacy of the late Michael Okpara, the former premier of the old Eastern region, claiming that he was a brilliant leader who brought his people together. This was said by the President on Friday in Umuahia during the commissioning of the Michael Okpara auditorium, which Governor Alex Otti had … Read more

The Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway is extended to Edo by the Nigerian government.

An additional 100 kilometres of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway will now cross Edo State, according to the Federal Government’s formal announcement of the project’s expansion. This was announced by Works Minister David Umahi at the Edo State Independence Gala Night, which took place at the State Villa in Benin City. He clarified that Edo State … Read more

Ben Foster describes Iraola as Man United’s ideal Amorim substitute.

Ben Foster, a former Watford goalie, has selected the ideal manager to take Ruben Amorim’s post at Old Trafford. Andoni Iraola has demonstrated that he might be the best person for the position, he said. In the summer of 2025, Manchester United spent more than £170 million on new players, acquiring players including Diego Leon, … Read more

Makinde is urged by the Oyo Assembly to provide the N500 million promised to Ajimobi Technical University.

Governor Seyi Makinde has been urged by the Oyo State House of Assembly to fulfil his promise to provide N500 million to the Abiola Ajimobi Technical University in Ibadan for the fiscal year 2024. The lawmakers emphasised that steady funding is essential to maintaining the institution’s administrative and academic operations and requested the governor to … Read more