The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has commenced the deportation of 192 Chinese and Philippine Nationals convicted of cyber terrorism and Ponzi scheme offenses. The deportees, who were among 759 suspects arrested in a major raid in December 2024, will be airlifted out of the country in batches. According to sources, the first batch of 42…
Saturday’s by-elections in 12 States were marred by widespread violence, alleged vote-buying, and voter apathy. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared the seats vacant following the resignation or death of their former occupants, with 3.5 million registered voters expected to participate in the exercise. Ogun State: Arrests, Violence, and IntimidationIn Ogun State, the…
In a dominant display, Barcelona kicked off their La Liga title defense with a convincing 3-0 win over Mallorca on Saturday. The visitors took control of the match early, and two red cards for Mallorca sealed the fate of the home team. Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and Raphinha combined beautifully to score the opening goal in…
A Civil Society Group, United Action for Democracy (UAD), has called on Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to immediately suspend the Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya, over allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement. According to the group, Odusanya is facing allegations of gross violation of Lagos State…
The Nigerian film industry is mourning the loss of veteran actor Olusegun Akinremi, popularly known as Chief Kanran, who has died at the age of 70. The news of his death was confirmed by Movie Executive and Producer Seun Oloketuyi in an Instagram post on Friday, August 15, 2025. According to Oloketuyi, Chief Kanran passed…
The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Community is in mourning following the tragic death of a 200-level Medical Student, Ajibola Ibitayo. According to reports, Ibitayo took his own life after receiving his semester examination results, which showed he would need to repeat Part Two of his programme for another Academic Year. This heartbreaking incident has sent…
In a surprise move, the Federal Government has withdrawn its criminal complaint against Ms. Comfort Emmanson, the passenger involved in an altercation on an Ibom Air flight, and reduced the flight ban imposed on Fuji music star Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1. According to Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo,…
Abeokuta South Local Government has taken a bold step towards enhancing healthcare delivery in the region with the launch of a Health Insurance Scheme for commercial motorcycle riders and passengers. Held at the Local Government Secretariat, Ake, Abeokuta, today, August 13, 2025, the programmme aims to provide financial protection to beneficiaries in the event of…
“I am ready to synergize with the local government to curb the activities of land grabbers in Obafemi Owode Local Government,” said the newly posted Area Commander, ACP Olayemi Oladele Jacob. The Executive Chairman of Obafemi Owode Local Government, Amb. Adesina ‘Lanre Ogunsola, FCPA, received ACP Jacob in his office in Owode-Egba on a courtesy…
A passenger, Comfort Emmanson, has been remanded in the Kirikiri correctional facility after allegedly assaulting crew members and security personnel on an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos on August 10, 2025. Emmanson, who reportedly behaved unruly from the start, refused to switch off her mobile phone before takeoff, despite crew instructions. Upon arrival…
