Abeokuta North Local Government (ANLG) is set to commission several impactful projects across the Local Government Area on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. These initiatives, executed by the Dr. ‘Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo-led Administration, will be commissioned by the Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency Prince (Dr.) Dapo Abiodun, CON. The projects to be commissioned are a testament…
A diesel tanker explosion occurred on Sunday along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway in the Iyana Isolo area of Lagos State, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The incident, which happened around 1:05 pm, involved a string of crashes between the diesel-laden tanker, a mini commercial bus, and two trailers. According to the Lagos State…
The Nation is in mourning as former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Ehigiator Arase, has died at the age of 69. According to reports, Arase passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Cedarcrest Hospital in Abuja after a brief illness. Arase’s career in law enforcement spanned several decades, during which he held various key positions,…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has issued a stark warning about the dire state of child malnutrition in Nigeria. According to the organization, 420,000 children could die in 2025 if urgent action is not taken to address the issue. This alarming figure is part of the 3.5 million children currently battling severe acute malnutrition…
Lagos State Government has revealed that a total of 8,692 cases of Domestic and Sexual Violence were reported in the State between August 2024 and July 2025. According to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN, domestic violence accounted for 3,685 cases, making it the most prevalent issue within the period under…
The Ogun State Government has released 130 hectares of land along the Epe/Mojoda expressway, Ijebu Ode to the Federal Government for the proposed Ijebu Ode Port Terminal Project. This follows the request for 130 hectares of land by the Honorable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Gboyega Oyetola, in a letter addressed to Governor…
A recent proposal by the United States Government to limit the duration of visas for International Students and Foreign Journalists has sparked widespread concern and criticism. The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) plan to cap student visas at four years and restrict journalist visas to 240 days has raised questions about the impact on academic…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a significant increase in the cost of obtaining a Nigerian Standard Passport, effective September 1, 2025. According to a statement signed by the Service Public Relations Officer, ACI AS Akinlabi, the new fees will apply only to applications made within Nigeria. The revised fee structure sets the cost…
In a jaw-dropping upset, Grimsby Town, a fourth division side, has knocked Manchester United out of the Carabao Cup, winning 12-11 in a heart-stopping penalty shootout after the match ended 2-2 in regular time. The dramatic victory occurred at Blundell Park, where Grimsby’s home crowd erupted in joy as their team sealed a historic win….
Nigeria has established itself as a key Air Travel Hub in West Africa, offering direct flights to 30 countries across four continents. According to aviation data compiled by Statisense from FlightConnections, the Country’s International Airports handle a significant volume of traffic, connecting passengers to destinations in Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. Within Africa, Nigerian…
