Turkish security forces have arrested at least 115 suspected members of the Islamic State (IS) group in a Nationwide operation aimed at preventing potential attacks during New Year celebrations, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. The coordinated raids were carried out across multiple provinces, targeting individuals believed to be part of active IS cells allegedly planning assaults…
The Presidency has refuted claims circulating on social media suggesting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has replaced his Chief of Staff, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, with his Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola. The rumour, which gained traction online and was attributed to unnamed “insider” sources, sparked speculation about an alleged leadership change within the President’s inner…
Two people were killed on Thursday December 25, 2025, after a diesel tanker exploded along the Lagos–Badagry Expressway, a vital commercial artery linking Nigeria to neighbouring West African countries, officials have confirmed. The fatal incident occurred at the Oto-Ijanikin axis, close to the Lagos State University of Education, when the tanker reportedly lost control while…
Prince Olawale Adeyemi-Oriola (Esq.), a United States–based Nigerian and aspirant to the Awujale stool, has extended warm Christmas greetings to the people of Ijebuland, both at home and in the diaspora, urging them to remain optimistic and hopeful for a better tomorrow as the Nation celebrates the 2025 Christmas season. Prince Oriola described Christmas, which…
By Adenike Olowe The Executive Chairman of Abeokuta South Local Government Area, Ake, Hon. Balogun Olaniyi Afeez (BOA), has extended warm Christmas greetings to Christian faithful within the Local Government as they celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. In his Christmas message, Hon. Balogun urged residents to embrace the true spirit of the season, which…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reinforced his Administration’s commitment to effective Grassroots Governance with the presentation of Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) to all the 20 Local Government Chairmen in the State. The presentation ceremony, held in Abeokuta on Thursday, coincided with the Christmas festivities and marked the fulfilment of an earlier pledge by…
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Aerofield Homes Limited and Aurora Westlink Estate, Mr. Armstrong ‘Tope Akintunde, has extended warm Christmas greetings to Nigerians, urging them to remain optimistic and hopeful for a better tomorrow as the nation celebrates the 2025 Christmas season. Akintunde stated that the celebration of Christmas, which marks the birth…
Tragedy struck in Borno State on Wednesday evening as a suicide bomber attacked the Gambarou Jumu’at Mosque in Maiduguri, leaving many worshippers dead and several others injured. Eyewitnesses reported that the assailant entered the mosque during the Maghrib congregational prayer and detonated explosives at the very start of the first raka’at. Survivors described a scene…
Emergency responders are currently battling a large fire at the Great Nigeria Insurance House, a 22-storey building located on Martins Street, Lagos Island. The building, which houses a warehouse for clothing materials alongside corporate offices and shops, was reported to have caught fire at around 5 p.m. on Wednesday. According to Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary…
In 2025, Nigerian women proved that leadership, talent, and innovation know no bounds. From Global Boardrooms to International Sports Arenas, these 15 trailblazers broke barriers, set new records, and amplified Nigeria’s presence on the world stage. Their achievements span politics, business, arts, science, and sports, showcasing a generation of women whose influence is reshaping the…
