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2027: Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso eye alliance to challenge Tinubu
By Olamilekan Adigun The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed that three prominent opposition figures—Atiku Abubakar of the PDP, Peter Obi of the Labour Party, and Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP)—are exploring a potential alliance to contest the 2027 presidential election. This was disclosed by the PDP deputy national spokesman, Ibrahim […]
Lagos Police arrest man for killing brother over argument
By Olamilekan Adigun Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a man, Ayodeji Busari, who allegedly pushed his 47-year-old younger brother to death. The Command’s spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this on Saturday. Hundeyin noted that the incident was reported to the police on August 24 by a fellow whose name was not […]
Insecurity: FG directs Minister, Defence Chiefs to move to Sokoto
By Olamilekan Adigun The Federal Government has directed the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle and other military chiefs to move to Sokoto State to rid the North-West of the menace of banditry, kidnapping and terrorism. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Mr Henshaw Ogubike, Director of Information and Public Relations, […]
Wanted ex-beauty queen, surrenders self to NDLEA
By Olamilekan Adigun The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced that wanted ex-beauty queen, Aderinoye Queen Christmas, has surrendered herself to NDLEA Lagos Command after about eight months in hiding. This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by the Director of Media and Advocacy of the NDLEA, Femi Babafemi. He said the […]
Residents Confront Bandits, Kill 37
By Olamilekan Adigun No fewer than 37 bandits were reportedly killed by residents of Matusgi village, Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State, who engaged the gunmen when they invaded their village. The bandits, it was gathered, were in the village with the intent to abduct locals. A resident of the village who spoke […]
Lagos Govt Launches Investigation Into A’Ibom CP’s Death
By Olamilekan Adigun The Lagos State Government has disclosed that it has established a medical panel to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Akwa Ibom Commissioner of Police, Waheed Ayilara. Ayilara passed away at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) on August 29 after undergoing prostate cancer surgery. The state Commissioner for Health, […]
FG to investigate British Airways over delayed departure
By Olamilekan Adigun The Federal Government is investigating British Airways over persistent delays of departure for three consecutive days. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Director of Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, confirmed this, noting that the UK flag carrier has been delaying departure for about three consecutive days since August 27th. He […]
Four die, others injured in Osun road accident
By Olamilekan Adigun A tragic multiple accident in Osun State has claimed the lives of four persons with 20 others injured. The accident occurred at Ikeji-Arakeji along Osun/Ondo road in Ori-Ade Local Government Area of the State. The accident which involved three vehicles – two buses and a truck – was attributed to overspeeding and careless driving. […]
Reps asks Canada to prosecute Nigerian who threatens Yoruba, Benin people with poison
By Olamilekan Adigun The House of Representatives has asked the Canadian government to investigate and prosecute a Nigerian residing in Canada, Amaka Patience Sunnberger, who made a threatening comments against fellow Nigerians of Yoruba and Benin descents. The woman’s voice was heard in a viral TikTok video, making anti-Yoruba comments. The woman who claimed to […]
Mohbad’s family petitions IGP, demands fresh team on death investigation
By Olamilekan Adigun The family of Afropop star, Ilerioluwa Aloba, has expressed disappointment and concerns over the police personnel handling the late singer’s death investigation. In a letter signed by Taiwo Odumosu on behalf of the Aloba familyand addressed to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and Police Service Commission (PSC), they criticized the investigators’ […]
