Written by The Police in Ondo State have commenced investigations into an alleged case involving the operation of an illegal medical facility linked to a maternal death in Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the command’s Spokesperson, who made this known in a statement on Saturday in Akure, said the case was reported … Continue reading “Ondo Police probe illegal clinic linked to maternal death”
Mrs Foluke Osafile, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Osafile, representing Amuwo-Odofin Constituency-01, in the Assembly, is also the Chairman House Committee on Wealth Creation. Confirming the development to newsmen on … Continue reading “Lagos lawmaker Osafile dumps LP, joins ADC”
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has relieved Sunusi Surajo-Kwankwaso of his appointment as Political Adviser, citing poor performance. The decision followed an assessment of the office’s activities, which revealed failure to meet expectations. This is contained in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, in Kano on Saturday. Yusuf stated the action was … Continue reading “Gov. Yusuf sacks political adviser, appoints replacement”
Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, has called on political actors to preserve the principle of rotational presidency between the North and the South to sustain the peace and unity of Nigeria. Gbajabiamila made the call on Saturday in Abuja at a national summit organised by National Forum of Former Legislators (NFFL), with … Continue reading “Power rotation: Gbajabiamila pushes for legal framework”
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Inferno has gutted some buildings at Amuwo Odofin Industrial Estate, Mile 2, Lagos on Saturday evening. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service is currently battling to put out the raging fire which started at about 6.pm. The details of the incident was sketchy as of press time. Margaret Adeseye, Controller General, … Continue reading “Just In: Fire guts Amuwo Odofin Industrial Estate”
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Two personnel of the Benue State Community Volunteer Guards have been killed following an attack by suspected armed bandits in the Ugbema axis of the Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State. The assailants, believed to have stormed the community from the neighbouring Shitile axis of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area (LGA) … Continue reading “Bandits kill two Benue Community Guards as residents flee community”
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has debunked widespread reports suggesting that beneficiaries of the federal government’s student loan scheme have been instructed to begin repayment, describing the claims as false, misleading and capable of causing needless panic among students. In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, NELFUND clarified that … Continue reading “NELFUND dismisses loan repayment rumours, assures students of protection under law”
By Jacob Ajom The just concluded Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 tournament has been rated as the biggest and best organised editions in history. The facilities were top notch and the quality of football exhibited was of the highest standard. On the flip side, Morocco 2025 AFCON was full of scandals. Apart from some … Continue reading “What I didn’t like about AFCON 2025 – Mutiu Adepoju”
By Douglas Baye-Osagie Ex Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh is a name that needs no introduction in Nigeria. He is indeed a legendary figure in Nigerian and global football, with a career spanning top European clubs and the national team. He was part of Nigeria’s 1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning team, the 1996 Olympic gold … Continue reading “Sunday Oliseh’s pontifications: Truths and half truths”
There is always something new out of Morocco. In 1988 Mauritanian referee, Idrissa Sarr was the story all over Nigeria following his questionable calls in the grand finale of the African Nations Cup between Nigeria and Cameroon. In 2026, Daniel Laryea of Ghana is the new Sarr. Laryea was at the centre when hosts, Red Atlas … Continue reading “From Sarr to Laryea, by Emeka Obasi”