Many passengers have sustained injuries on Thursday after a LAGFERRY boat, “Igbega Eko,” suddenly exploded and erupted in flames while traveling to Victoria Island. The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) confirmed the incident, stating that the cause of the fire is still under investigation. In a statement released by the Public Affairs Unit of LASWA […] More
A bricklayer identified as Bayo Jeje has allegedly absconded from home after his wife gave birth to a set of triplets at a private hospital in Igbokoda in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. Jeje was said to have disappeared after some midwives and nurses at the hospital told him his wife, Iyanu Ehuwa […] More
The Lagos State Government has issued a 24-hour eviction notice to individuals illegally occupying the Oja Oba Underbridge at Adeniji Adele, following the discovery of a section being used for livestock rearing. The Commissioner for the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a post accompanied by a video on X.com […] More
A pregnant woman in labour has tragically passed away after allegedly being denied treatment at a hospital due to her inability to pay a ₦500,000 deposit. The heartbreaking ordeal was first shared on Instagram in February by her husband, Akinbobola Folajimi, and recently gained widespread attention on X, formerly known as Twitter. In the video, […] More
In a sweeping reconstitution of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited board, President Bola Tinubu has removed the chairman, Pius Akinyelure and the Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari. Consequently, the President appointed Bashir Ojulari as the new CEO, effective from April 2, 2025. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed the […] More
A tragic stampede at the main Eid-el-Fitr prayer ground in Gombe state has left two people dead and 20 others hospitalized, police confirmed. According to Buhari Abdullahi, spokesperson for the Gombe Police Command, the incident occurred at the exit gate shortly after prayers as worshippers attempted to leave the venue. According to him, the stampede […] More
Natasha Osawaru, a Nigerian lawmaker from Edo State, has updated her social media profiles to include the surname “Idibia,” sparking widespread speculation about her relationship with renowned singer, Innocent “2Baba” Idibia. This change comes shortly after Annie Macaulay, 2Baba’s estranged wife, reverted to her maiden name on Instagram, signaling possible marital discord. Annie Macaulay, formerly […] More
Secretary-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Ishaq Oloyede, has confirmed the crescent moon for the Islamic month of Shawwal has been sighted in Nigeria, marking an end to the month of Ramadan, Secretary-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Ishaq Oloyede, has told Mr Oloyede, a professor, said […] More
A 14-year-old secondary school student, identified as Nicknes Ayo, has died by suicide in Egba, Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, following pressure from her mother to disclose the identity of the man responsible for her pregnancy. According to sources, the young girl, who had been schooling in Otukpo, returned home on Thursday, where […] More
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, under the leadership of His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared that fasting may continue on Sunday because Nigeria has not sighted the moon, indicating the end of the month of Ramadan. NSCIA made this known in a statement signed by the Secretary-General, […] More
Eid al-Fitr will fall on Sunday, March 30, 2025, the Saudi Royal Court announced after the crescent moon was spotted at Sudair and Tamir observatories in the Kingdom. The UAE and Qatar have also confirmed Sunday as the first day of Eid al-Fitr. Meanwhile Oman and Iran said that Eid al-Fitr would start on Monday, […] More
The Delta State Police Command has arrested the manager of Century Home Hotel in Owhelogbo community, Isoko North Local Government and three others over the alleged m8rder of a guest identified as Sunday Ogofotha. The spokesperson of the command, SP Bright Edafe, who confirmed the arrest in a statement on Friday, March 28, 2025, said […] More