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How My Late Wife Stella Played a Key Role in My Release from Prison – Obasanjo

Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has opened up about the remarkable efforts of his late wife, Stella Obasanjo, in securing his release from prison. Speaking at the inauguration of the 250-bed Stella Obasanjo Hospital in Benin, Edo State, Obasanjo shared how his wife’s unwavering dedication and hard work played a significant role in ensuring his […]

Court Sends Woman to Jail for Stabbing Husband to Death in Ibadan

A 33-year-old woman, Comfort Olajumoke Olalere Tinubu, has been remanded in prison for the murder of her husband, 39-year-old Oluwasegun Tinubu. The tragic incident took place on October 30, 2024, at their home in Zone 5, Gbelu, Iyana-Agbala, Ibadan. According to the police, Comfort stabbed her husband with a knife during an argument that occurred […]

Police Officer Killed in Car Crash on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

A police officer tragically lost his life on Thursday in a fatal accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, near the Kara Bridge. The officer, who was riding a motorcycle, became trapped under one of the vehicles involved in a series of collisions. According to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the crash began when a […]

Lagos to Construct Large-Scale 4,000 Megawatt Power Plants to End Blackouts

Lagos, the commercial capital of Nigeria, is taking a major step to solve its ongoing electricity shortage problem. The state has invited companies to bid for the construction of gas-fired power plants with a total capacity of 4,000 megawatts (MW). This new initiative is part of an effort to end the blackouts that have been […]

Doyin Okupe Vows to Stop Supporting Peter Obi Over Insulting Remarks

Doyin Okupe, the former Director-General of Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign, has made a strong declaration that he will no longer support Obi. This came after Obi made controversial remarks about the economic situation in Nigeria, which Okupe found insulting. Obi had recently spoken about the high cost of living, particularly the rising price of […]

Three People Arrested and Charged in Relation to Liam Payne’s Death

In a tragic turn of events, three individuals have been arrested in Argentina in connection with the death of singer Liam Payne, formerly of One Direction. The 31-year-old singer died on October 16 after falling from the third-floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires. Authorities have charged one person with abandonment leading to death, […]

Donald Trump Appoints First Female Chief of Staff in U.S. History

US President-elect Donald Trump has made a groundbreaking decision by appointing Susie Wiles, his campaign manager, as the first-ever female Chief of Staff. This marks a historic moment as Trump prepares to return to the White House on January 20. Trump expressed great admiration for Wiles, calling her a “winner campaign manager” and highlighting that […]

Gunmen Kill Three, Injure Two, and Destroy 100+ Hectares of Farms in Plateau

On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, gunmen attacked the Rakwok community in Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area, Plateau State, killing three young men and injuring two others. The attack took place in the morning, around 10 AM, when the gunmen opened fire on the victims who were going about their daily activities. They also shot at other […]