Residents of Kaduna State were thrown into panic on Thursday following a deadly night raid by armed bandits on a Local congregation of the Evangelical Church Winning All (HEKAN), which left a clergyman dead and over 20 worshippers abducted. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Thursday at the church located in Kauru…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, decorated the Nation’s Service Chiefs with their new ranks, affirming his confidence in their capacity to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture and restore lasting peace across the Country. The colourful investiture ceremony, held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, witnessed the presence of top Government Officials, Senior Military Officers, and family…
By Adenike Olowe A distinguished Legal Practitioner, Arbitrator, Mediator, and Chairman of Technology Essentials Limited, Mr. Adebowale Owolabi Olufeko, LL.B (Hons), BL, LL.M (Soton), FCIArb, FIBA, FICIArb, has formally declared his intention to contest for the Stool of the Awujalẹ of Ijebuland, one of the most revered and ancient traditional thrones in Yorubaland. In a…
The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to completing all ongoing road projects across the State, declaring that Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration will not relent in its efforts to deliver infrastructure that enhances mobility, economic development, and the quality of life of residents. Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Hon….
At least 170 foreigners have applied for Nigerian citizenship, as the Federal Government intensifies its vetting process to ensure that only credible and law-abiding individuals are granted Nationality. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, revealed this on Tuesday in Abuja during a briefing ahead of the next meeting of the Federal Executive Council Committee…
The Nobel laureate’s quiet defiance turns a diplomatic slight into a powerful lesson on dignity, voice, and sovereignty. By Editorial Board When Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka revealed that the United States had revoked his visa after he declined a re-interview invitation from the U.S. Consulate in Lagos, many Nigerians saw it as a minor diplomatic…
At least 12 people, including foreign tourists and crew members, are feared dead after a light aircraft operated by Mombasa Air Safari crashed and burst into flames shortly after takeoff in Kenya’s coastal region on Tuesday, October 29, 2025, around 10:15 a.m. local time. The ill-fated plane, which departed from Diani Airstrip in Kwale County…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to ensure that every part of the State benefits from the Government’s ongoing infrastructure renewal projects, declaring that no Community will be left behind in the drive for even development. Speaking through his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Kayode Akinmade, the Governor…
Ogun State witnessed a dark day on Tuesday as two separate road crashes claimed multiple lives, leaving families shattered and communities in grief. The first incident occurred at Alagbon, along the Owode-Atan Road, where a white Suzuki minibus rammed into a stationary Sinotruck laden with cement. The collision left four people dead including a teenager…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has denied reports claiming it has imposed restrictions on subjects that candidates can register for in the forthcoming 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Lagos, the Acting Head of Public Affairs, Mrs. Moyosola Adeshina, described the circulating…
