Attackers Invade Oyo Ex-Deputy Governor’s Residence, Destroy Property in Ibadan
By Our Correspondent Suspected political thugs on Saturday invaded the private residence of former Oyo State Deputy Governor, Hazeem Gbolarumi, in the Asi area of Ibadan North Local Government Area, destroying vehicles and other valuables worth millions of naira. The violent incident, which left several people injured, has heightened political tension in Oyo State amid […]
Insecurity: Terrorists Demand Drugs, Virgins as Ransom — Afenifere Raises Alarm
By Our Correspondent The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has raised serious concerns over the worsening insecurity in South-West Nigeria, alleging that terrorists and kidnappers now demand unusual ransoms including drugs and virgins for the release of victims. The group warned that the situation reflects the increasing brutality and desperation of criminal gangs operating across the […]
Army Rescues 19 Kidnap Victims in Abuja, Neutralises Bandit During Bwari Operation
By Our Correspondent Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully rescued 19 kidnapped residents during a security operation in the Bwari Area Council of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. The rescue mission, carried out in Gidan Dogo community, also led to the neutralisation of a suspected bandit and the recovery of weapons believed to have […]
FG Strengthens Health Sector with Workforce Expansion and Health Insurance Reforms
By Our Correspondent The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has recorded remarkable progress in Nigeria’s health sector in 2025, training over 23,000 new frontline health workers, raising the total trained over the past two years to 78,146. These trained personnel account for 65% of the federal government’s target of 120,000 health workers, aimed […]
FG Announces Traffic Diversion on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway for Kara Bridge Repairs
By Our Correspondent The Federal Ministry of Works has announced temporary traffic diversions on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to allow for critical repairs on the Kara Bridge outbound lane. Scheduled to start on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the maintenance work is expected to last two weeks, concluding on March 24. The repairs focus on replacing deteriorated […]
Blessing CEO Urges Men to Embrace Women’s Support in Modern Relationships
By Our Correspondent Controversial Nigerian relationship therapist and social media personality, Blessing Okoro, widely known as Blessing CEO, has advised men to welcome support from women rather than feel intimidated by their success. According to her, healthy relationships thrive when partners support each other’s growth instead of competing against one another. Speaking during an interview, […]
I Took Huge Financial Risks to Enter Filmmaking — Ayo Makun
By Our Correspondent Popular Nigerian comedian and filmmaker, Ayo Makun, has revealed that stepping into film production required bold financial decisions and significant risk, describing the move as one of the most challenging but rewarding choices of his career. The entertainer, widely known as AY, made the disclosure while reacting to his recent Trailblazer recognition […]
Reekado Banks Says Raising Son to Respect Women Is His Greatest Responsibility
By Our Correspondent Nigerian singer Reekado Banks has revealed that raising a son who respects women is one of the most important responsibilities he carries as a father. The music star shared this perspective while reflecting on the significance of International Women’s Day, celebrated globally every March 8. According to the Afrobeats star, fatherhood has […]
Ekiti 2026: Oyebanji Launches 5,000 Grassroots Canvassers to Boost Re-Election Campaign
By Our Correspondent Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has unveiled a network of 5,000 community canvassers to mobilise grassroots support for his re-election in the 2026 Ekiti governorship election and for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. The initiative is aimed at strengthening the campaign structure of the All Progressives Congress (APC) […]
Google Offers CEO Sundar Pichai $692m Pay Package Over Three Years
By Our Correspondent Sundar Pichai, the chief executive of Google and its parent company Alphabet Inc., could receive a compensation package worth up to $692 million over the next three years under a newly disclosed executive pay structure. The details of the plan were revealed in a regulatory filing submitted to the U.S. Securities and […]