A midnight fire broke out at the Katsina-Ala Main Market in Benue State, destroying several shops and goods worth millions of naira. The inferno, which reportedly started around 12 a.m., raged for hours before firefighters and local residents managed to bring it under control. Eyewitnesses said the fire began in one section of the market […] More
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its ambition to position the state as the climate capital of Africa, pledging to transform its coastal and environmental challenges into opportunities for economic growth, innovation, and sustainability. This commitment was reiterated as the state prepares to host the 11th Lagos State International Climate Change Summit, a flagship event […] More
The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency, LASAA, has exonerated one of its staff members, Olukayode John Adetifa, of allegations of fraud that recently circulated on social media, but found him culpable of violating the agency’s “no cash” policy. In a statement signed by Atinuke Dasilva, Head of Corporate Communications, LASAA stated that an internal […] More
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, on Friday met in Lagos, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening unity, preserving Yoruba culture, and deepening mutual respect across Yorubaland. The landmark meeting, convened by the Odole Oodua of The Source, Sir Dr Kessington Adebutu, was held […] More
Former Chelsea man, Pat Nevin, has claimed that the club’s young striker, Tyrique George, thought he was ‘finished’ at Stamford Bridge before his outstanding Champions League display against Ajax in midweek. George, 19, came off the bench to replace Marc Guiu at half-time as Chelsea thumped Ajax 5-1. He scored just three minutes after his […] More
Turkish commentator, Veli Yigit, has said that Victor Osimhen would be having his best-ever season this term. He said the Nigeria international is on track to deliver his best-ever campaign. While on loan, Osimhen found the back of the net 37 times for Galatasaray and added eight assists in 41 games, breaking Mario Jardel’s long-standing […] More
The Benue State Police Command has intercepted a snatched vehicle and arrested four suspected criminals in its determination to combat crime through effective intelligence sharing and prompt response. This was contained in a statement on Saturday by the spokesperson of the Benue State Police Command, DSP Udeme Edet. She said: “On 24th October 2025, operatives […] More
The Imo State Police Command, under the watch of the State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, has revealed that the Command, within the past six months, arrested 928 criminal suspects involved in various crimes, including kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism, child trafficking, and other offenses. It further disclosed that it recovered 673 live cartridges, 17 firearms, […] More
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has claimed that he rejected ex-Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, as his successor. El-Rufai initially as the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) under the Obasanjo administration. He then became the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, from 2003 to 2007. When he left office in 2007, […] More
The Niger-Delta Ex-Agitators Movement for Justice and Freedom has petitioned President Bola Tinubu, calling for an urgent probe into the oil assets security supervisory contract in the region. The ex-militants alleged that “dereliction of duty” has allowed rampant crude theft and vandalism to persist. The demand was made in a petition dated October 15, 2025, […] More
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Monday said that crime has drastically reduced in the FCT. Wike made the claim in Monday during his monthly media parley in Abuja. He said, “It is our responsibility to protect life. It’s not just because a colleague of yours is involved, and that means […] More
An Abuja magistrate court has granted bail to activist, Omoyele Sowore and other persons arrested during Monday’s #FreeeNnamdiKanuNow protest. Nnamdi Kanu’s brother, Prince Emmanuel and one of the IPOB leader’s lawyers, Aloy Ejimakor, were among those granted bail. Sowore was arrested by police on Thursday shortly after leaving the premises of the Federal High Court […] More