With just days to Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, the Federal Government has unveiled the theme that will guide this year’s national celebrations: “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation.” The declaration was made in Abuja by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) through its Director…
Tragedy struck in Lagos on Tuesday when a 40-foot container truck with registration number is XP 368 AKD overturned and crushed a commercial tricycle, killing two people, including a serving Police Officer. The fatal accident occurred around Ijora Causeway, inward Ijora 7Up, in Apapa area of Lagos, causing panic and heavy traffic gridlock along the…
Super Falcons’ shot-stopper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has achieved a historic milestone, being ranked the fourth best female goalkeeper in the world at the prestigious Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris. The 24-year-old Paris FC goalkeeper finished just behind Hannah Hampton of England—the inaugural women’s Yachine Trophy winner—alongside Ann-Katrin Berger of Germany and Cata Coll of Spain. Nnadozie…
Tension has gripped Otukpo town following the reported assassination of a prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) leader, Chief Ejeh Udeh, in the early hours of Monday, September 22. According to eyewitness accounts, the attack occurred at Udeh’s Ugboju residence. Armed men on a motorcycle allegedly trailed the politician and laid an ambush near his home….
In a landmark move that reshapes International diplomacy, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia on Sunday, September 21, 2025, formally recognised the State of Palestine — a coordinated decision that marks the first time major Western powers have taken such a step. The announcements were made almost simultaneously by the leaders of the three countries,…
Oyo State has been ranked the best place to live in Nigeria in the newly released 2025 State Performance Index (SPI), a Nationwide report that assesses governance, infrastructure, safety, and living standards across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The SPI, published by the Centre for National Development Studies on Friday in Abuja,…
Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man, identified as Fatai Quadri, for physically assaulting his wife, Rukayat Quadri, in an incident that was captured on video and widely circulated on social media. The assault, which occurred on September 15, 2025, in Illese-Ijebu, Ijebu-Ode, sparked outrage after the disturbing footage showed the victim being brutalized…
The Ogun State Local Government Service Commission has intensified its drive to strengthen grassroots governance by organizing an intensive one-day training programme for Senior Officers across all Local Government Areas of the State. The training, held on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Crescent Muslim Professionals’ Hall, Leme, Abeokuta, focused on Strategic Leadership, Financial Management, and…
The Ogun State Government has sealed five Chinese-owned companies operating along the Ogere axis of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, citing gross violations of environmental regulations and the alleged assault of enforcement officials during a routine operation. The affected firms include DL Plastics, Dyschenghan Plastics, SH Agricultural, Beautiful Fibre, and Jincaicai Nigeria. Authorities said the companies were…
United States President Donald Trump has expressed disappointment in Russian leader Vladimir Putin, saying the Kremlin strongman has “let him down” over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The remark came as Trump rounded off his three-day state visit to the United Kingdom on Thursday. The American president, who met Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers…
