archiveApril 19, 2025

Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs and Culture, Mr. Ibrahim Layode, on Saturday said 1,400 intending pilgrims, including officials from the state, will perform the 2025 Pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. Layode disclosed this during a free medical screening for intending pilgrims in Badagry, Lagos State. According to him, 1,400 bed...

Justices W.l. Aziegbemhin and A.N. Erhabor of Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City between April 11 and 17 convicted and sentenced 23 internet fraudsters to various jail terms The convicts are: Uzorchukwu Peace Udoka, Erubasa Oghenetega, David Ogwunu, Jude Okólie, Lucky Ehizojie, Chineye Isioma Christian, Obadiunor Josoph Ikechukwu,...

Pernod Ricard Nigeria, a leading wines and spirits business, has partnered with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to raise awareness about the dangers of drink-driving. This campaign brings to life the Responsible Hosting pillar of Pernod Ricard’s global Sustainability and Responsibility commitment aimed at combating alcohol misuse. Through initiatives...

In continuation of his town-hall meeting with Ndi Anambra, Governor Charles Soludo will visit the United Kingdom on Monday, 21st April 2025, to meet with the state's indigenes and present his administration's scorecard, signaling the numerous achievements attained within the three years in office. The UK meeting, which will be...

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Mr. Ola Olukoyede, rejoices with Christians across the country on the occasion of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and charges them to use the lessons of the Easter season to rededicate themselves to the values and virtues...

The Police Command in Lagos State says Peter Obi’s poster boy was remanded for committing various offences in the Amukoko area of the state. The boy, 18, became popular during the 2023 presidential election for standing in front of the Labour Party candidate, Peter Obi’s, convoy. The command’s spokesperson, CSP...

A Yoruba self-determination group, Yoruba One Voice (YOV), has declared that for Nigeria to witness true development, its continued existence must be anchored on regional self-governance and regional autonomy. The group also rejected the agitation for the establishment of Sharia law in the south-west zone of the country, describing it...

The news of Big Bolaji’s passing has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian gospel music community and beyond. Big Bolaji, whose real name is Bolaji Adedotun Olanrewaju, was a renowned gospel singer and radio talk show personality who died on Easter Saturday after a brief illness. Big Bolaji’s family confirmed his...

• vigilante members to be recruited into state civil service Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has said that kidnappers caught in Edo State will face the death penalty, specifically by hanging, expressing readiness to sign the death warrants of convicts. Governor Okpebholo disclosed this at the stakeholders’ session at...

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has appealed to the Federal Government to step up and deal with rising insecurity in the state as the death toll from the recent attacks by suspected herdsmen on Ukum and Logo local government areas in the state has risen to 56. The governor...