Suspected armed robbers stab Uber driver to death and steal his vehicle in Lagos
A tragic incident occurred in Lagos when a 42-year-old Uber driver, Yusfat Ayinde, was attacked and killed by suspected robbers. The attackers also stole his vehicle, leaving the community in shock. According to Jaiyesinmi Azeez, the chairman of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) in Lagos, Ayinde was working on Friday, February […]
Osun PDP, APP, APC trade words over Appeal Court judgment on LG election
The political atmosphere in Osun State is tense as major parties—PDP, APC, and APP—react to a recent Appeal Court ruling concerning the local government elections. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has assured residents that preparations for the February 22 local government election are still on track despite the court’s decision. The PDP state chairman, Sunday […]
Weapons alone won’t solve Nigeria’s insecurity problem – Gov Abdulrazaq
Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has said that solving Nigeria’s security problems is not just about buying weapons. He believes that proper infrastructure is also necessary to help the military work more effectively. He made this statement on Monday while opening the newly built Quarter Guard and renovated headquarters of the 22 Armoured Brigade at […]
Trump’s executive orders struck down – Falana on what Nigerian judges must learn
Human rights lawyer and activist Femi Falana has urged Nigerian judges to take lessons from their counterparts in the United States. He believes that the judiciary plays a crucial role in upholding the law and protecting citizens’ rights, just as seen in the U.S. courts. Speaking on Channels TV, Falana highlighted how American judges stood […]
Champions League playoffs: Referee to officiate Man City vs Real Madrid game confirmed
UEFA has named French referee Clément Turpin as the official for the Champions League playoff first leg between Manchester City and Real Madrid. The match will take place on Tuesday night at the Etihad Stadium. This will be the eighth time Turpin officiates a Real Madrid game in the Champions League. Some of the key […]
Posters of my ‘2027 Delta guber ambition’ fake – Keyamo
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has rejected claims that he is running for governor of Delta State in 2027. This comes after campaign posters bearing his name and image surfaced online. In a statement on Monday, Keyamo’s Special Assistant on Political Matters, Voke Oshasha, dismissed the posters as fake. He accused […]
Trump declines endorsing JD Vance as ‘successor’, gives reason
President Donald Trump has said it is too soon to support Vice President JD Vance as the Republican candidate for the 2028 presidential election. During an interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier on Sunday, Trump was asked if he saw Vance as his “successor” and the Republican nominee for 2028. He responded, “No, but he’s […]
UCH power crisis embarrassment to Nigerian Government – Minister
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has agreed to restore electricity at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. This decision came after a meeting involving the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, UCH’s Chief Medical Director, Professor Jesse Otegbayo, and IBEDC’s Managing Director, Francis Agoha. UCH has struggled with power issues for over a year, facing […]
Insecurity: British embassy, Kogi police strengthen security collaboration
On Monday, the Kogi State Commissioner of Police, CP Miller Dantawaye, met with a team from the British Embassy, led by Mr. Andrew Marshall. The meeting aimed to discuss ways to improve collaboration between the Kogi State Police and the British Embassy to address security challenges in the region. The meeting focused on sharing ideas […]