Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has revoked traditional titles held by several prominent individuals, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who lost his esteemed position as Waziri Adamawa.¹ The decision was announced during the coronation of the newly installed Chief of Madagali, as part of the state’s restructuring of emirates and chiefdoms. Fintiri explained that all District Heads…
A devastating incident occurred in Edo State, Nigeria, yesterday, leaving one person dead and several others shaken. A driver lost his life when a telecommunication mast suddenly collapsed, crushing his vehicle. According to eyewitnesses, the mast, located along the busy Benin-Agbor Road, gave way due to strong winds and heavy rainfall in the area. The driver, whose identity has…
The Lagos State Government has waded into the child molestation scandal involving Ohis Emmanuel, the husband of popular disc jockey, Kudirat Gbemisola, also known as DJ Kulet. DJ Kulet had taken to her social media handle on Monday to announce her separation from her husband, alleging that he had been involved in child molestation and infidelity. The government, through…
The Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME) has nominated Sobi FM’s Senior News Editor and Environment Journalist Dare Akogun as one of the journalist to be celebrated at its 33rd edition of Nigeria’s flagship journalism award in Lagos. In a letter signed by the Programme Officer Tomi Adebola and addressed to Akogun stated that his entry has has been…
Police in Anambra State have arrested a man who supplies food to gunmen in their camps in various bushes in the state. The man, whose name was not revealed, was also caught with three bags of cassava flakes, which is referred to as garri in Nigeria parlance, with gunpowder hidden in them. Police Public Relations Officer of Anambra State…
A tanker carrying fuel exploded in Maitama in Abuja on Monday night, leaving many injured and causing widespread panic. The incident happened along Shehu Shagari Way and also affected passengers in a commercial vehicle. Amid the chaos, emergency responders showed up at the scene, and nearby hospitals were quickly alerted. The driver of the tanker is believed to have…
The FCT Police Command says it has received from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, FCT Command, one Joseph Efe (30) accused of taking a woman to an Abuja hotel with the aim of using her for ritual. The command’s spokeswoman, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Adeh said the suspect was…
A 43-year-old man, Adekunle Abodunrin, on Tuesday, appeared before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for alleged N1.8 million fraud. Abodunrin, whose address was not provided, is facing a three-count charge of fraud, stealing and breach of peace. He pleaded not guilty to the charges. The Prosecutor, ASP Clement Okuoimose told the court that the defendant committed the offences…
The ongoing recall process of Senator Natasha…
The House of Representatives has rescinded its…
