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By Adeola Badru The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a man, identified as Lawal Faruq, for allegedly setting his former lover, Omolola Hassan, ablaze within a military barracks in Ibadan. The horrific incident, which occurred earlier in the week, reportedly stemmed from the breakdown of the couple’s relationship. A counterinsurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, who … Continue reading “Man arrested for setting ex-lover ablaze in Ibadan”
•He started having sex with her since age 3 – Police•Another suspect nabbed for defilement, drug-induced abortion of minor By Dayo Johnson Akure Police detectives in Ondo state have arrested a father, Oyewole Adamolekun for alleged incest and impregnating his 15 year old daughter in Ajue Area, Ondo state. Adamolekun, a resident of Taye Village, … Continue reading “Father impregnates 15-yr-old daughter in Ondo”
By Vincent Ujumadu Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has, in the course of his ongoing campaign, addressed a large crowd in Ihiala local government area, which before now faced serious security challenges. The elated governor, while acknowledging the significant transformation the community has undergone since the onset of his administration, said he was in the … Continue reading “We’re celebrating the liberation of Ihiala — Soludo”
•Tinubu assures of attendance as special guest of honour The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), the elite professional body of managing directors, editors of print, online, news agencies and broadcast organisations, has announced a shift of its All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) 2025 to November 12–13, 2025. The Guild said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has … Continue reading “Editors shift annual conference to Nov 12-13 in Abuja”
…Say national response to suicide weak By Sola Ogundipe & Chioma Obinna As the curtains lifted yesterday at the 3rd Vanguard Mental Health Summit at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, the air was heavy with urgency – a call for Nigeria to confront what experts described as a silent national emergency. Amid passionate appeals … Continue reading “Mental health: Nigeria in a silent emergency – Experts”
By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor, Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor & Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief, in Washington DC In the bustling corridors of Washington DC, far from the noise of Africa’s teeming cities, a quiet but powerful message echoed through a packed conference hall: Africa has the money it needs—if only it can learn to … Continue reading “Africa Must Finance Africa: Elumelu’s call to unlock $4trn in domestic wealth”
*Says high debt costs crowding out development spending*Says has supported Africa with $69bn since 2020 By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor; Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor; & Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief, in Washington WASHINGTON, D.C. — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Nigeria to deepen its ongoing macroeconomic and fiscal reforms, stressing that stronger domestic … Continue reading “IMF to Nigeria: Strengthen reforms, mobilise domestic revenue for growth”
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, has emphasized the urgent need for effective regulation in Nigeria’s hospitality and tourism sector, noting that the industry must be properly guided by law to yield full national and economic benefit. He made this remark when the Director-General of the National Institute for … Continue reading “Tourism and Hospitality Should Be Regulated — NBA President”
Accompanied by his children, Sir Kesington Adebutu walked into the venue of the symposium organized in celebration of his 90th birthday, at the palace of Alaperu of Iperu Remo, as part of many of the events lined up for his birthday, which falls on October 24th, 2025. The symposium was an august gathering of Remo … Continue reading “Baba Adebutu Surprises with N4b Donation at 90th Birthday Symposium Oyekoya Akintunde”
Lagos, Nigeria – Fearless Energy Drink, the bold and refreshing brand from Rite Foods Limited, is back as the Exclusive Energy Drink Sponsor of Felabration 2025, the globally acclaimed annual festival that celebrates the life, music, and legacy of the legendary Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. This year’s celebration, themed “Shakara,” holds in Lagos from Monday, October 13 … Continue reading “Fearless Energy Returns as Exclusive Energy Drink Sponsor of Felabration 2025”