President Bola Tinubu meets with President of France, Emmanuel Macron (photos)
President Bola Tinubu had a private working lunch with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris on September 10. Photos released by the State House showed the two leaders sharing a warm handshake before going into the palace. President Tinubu is spending the second part of his annual leave between France and […]
Osun-based monarch kicks against man parading himself as Obi of Lagos
An Osun monarch, Oba Olukosi of Ilukosi-Ijesa, has expressed disapproval over a man claiming to be the Obi of Lagos. The monarch shared a copy of an invitation announcing the launch of a prototype palace for the Obi of Lagos and the first Ofala Festival in Amuwo Odofin. The invitation named Engr Chibuke Azubuike as […]
Osun Kingmaker Refuses to Dethrone Jailed Apetumodu Amid Pressure
Plans to declare the Apetumodu throne vacant after the conviction of Oba Joseph Olugbenga Oloyede in the United States ended in confusion. Princes of Ipetumodu met on Tuesday to discuss the monarch’s fate, but the gathering turned rowdy after some demanded that Governor Ademola Adeleke be asked to remove Oba Oloyede. Oba Oloyede, the 27th […]
South-west Fulani council bans night grazing and firearms possession by herders
The Council of Fulani Chiefs in South-West Nigeria has confirmed its commitment to banning night grazing, underage herding, and the carrying of firearms by herders. The move is aimed at stopping repeated clashes between herders and farmers and ensuring peaceful coexistence with local communities. Mohammed Bambado, Sarki Fulani of Lagos and chairman of the council, […]
3rd Mainland bridge blocked as residents of Oworosonki protest the demolition of their homes by the state government
Residents of Oworonshoki, Lagos, took to the streets today, blocking the 3rd Mainland Bridge to protest the recent demolition of their houses by the state government. The angry residents, who turned out in large numbers, accused the government of carrying out the demolition without proper notice or any form of compensation, leaving many families without […]
Lagos clears Illegal street traders at Mile 2
On September 8, the Lagos State Government carried out an operation to remove illegal street traders at the 2nd Rainbow Junction, heading into Mile 2. This move is part of the state’s effort to keep major roads organized and safe. The state’s Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, shared a video of […]
Nigerians top list of asylum seekers in Ireland
Nigeria has become the leading country of origin for asylum seekers in Ireland, according to the latest data from the Department of Justice, Home Affairs, and Migration. Asylum is protection given to people fleeing danger or persecution in their home countries, and an asylum seeker is someone who has applied for this protection and is […]
Real estate mogul, Sujimoto reacts after EFCC declared him wanted
Real estate businessman Olasijibomi Ogundele, also known as Sujimoto, has responded after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) declared him wanted over alleged diversion of funds and money laundering. The anti-graft agency published the notice on September 5, signed by its public relations officer, Dele Oyewale. In a video released on Friday, Sujimoto explained […]
Anambra guber: INEC releases total number of registered voters ahead election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final number of registered voters ahead of the Anambra governorship election. The update was given on Thursday after the commission’s weekly meeting where officials discussed the final voters’ register. According to INEC, the voter registration exercise was completed in all 326 wards of the state between […]
Unpaid benefits: Retired military pensioners picket Finance Ministry
On Thursday, a group of retired Nigerian soldiers staged a protest at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja. They blocked the entrance to demand the release of their unpaid pension benefits. The ex-servicemen said they were promised their outstanding payments by August 10, but the Finance Ministry failed to fulfill that commitment. This protest […]