An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Thursday ordered the remand of a 34-year-old man, Femi James, at a correctional facility for the alleged rape of three sisters and another victim. James, whose residential address was not disclosed, is facing a charge of rape. However, the court did not take his plea due to lack…
Actress and model Beverly Osu has ignited a fresh wave of discussion with her critical perspective on the evolving fashion direction at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). In a pointed tweet, Osu drew comparisons with international events, writing: “While Cannes is setting boundaries by banning nudity and massive trains on the red carpet…
In a strategic move to bolster President Bola Tinubu’s economic recovery agenda, Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, announced on Thursday, May 15, that BUA and Dangote Cement have agreed to freeze the price of cement for all contractors engaged in Federal Government projects under the Renewed Hope initiative. The announcement followed a meeting…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command, has firmly denied allegations circulating online that it seized and later distributed poisoned rice, allegedly resulting in multiple deaths—including that of a soldier in Badagry, Lagos State. In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Isah Sulaiman, the reports were described as “false, misleading, and…
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of five Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following the adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on INEC during plenary on Wednesday, May 14. The confirmed nominees are Umar Yusuf Garba, Sa’ad Umar Idris, Chukwuemeka Obeziako, Umar Mukhtar, and Johnson Alalibo Sinikiem.…
The Oyo State Government has approved ₦4.5 billion in financial support for victims and survivors of the January 16 Bodija explosion. The approval was granted during the State Executive Council meeting held on Wednesday, May 14, at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s Office. Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said the newly approved funds…
Former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi has claimed that Nigeria’s political climate would be markedly different today if his generation of governors remained in power. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, May 13, at the launch of former Jigawa State governor Sule Lamido’s autobiography Being True to Myself, Amaechi declared that both he and Lamido would…
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser on Public Communications and Media to President Bola Tinubu, has downplayed the political relevance of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai, asserting that his coalition movement has lost momentum and public interest. Speaking on AIT’s Focus Nigeria on Wednesday, May 14, Bwala said the coalition el-Rufai is allegedly spearheading lacks the…
A suspected cable vandal was electrocuted while attempting to tamper with armored electrical cables at the State Secretariat Complex in Dutse, Jigawa State. The spokesperson for the Jigawa State Police Command, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam, confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. He reported that the lifeless body of an unidentified…
Operatives of the Western Nigeria Security Network, Amotekun Corps, have rescued five abducted individuals in Ondo State without the payment of a N150 million ransom demanded by their kidnappers. Commander of the Amotekun Corps in the state, Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed this on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, during a press briefing in Akure. He said the…
