Tinubu to depart Abuja for UAE Saturday
President Bola Tinubu will on Saturday, January 11, depart Abuja for Abu Dhabi, the Capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to participate in the 2025 edition of Abu Dhabi…
US Govt returns $52.88m seized from Diezani, associates to Nigeria
Nigeria and the United States on Friday executed an Asset Return Agreement (ARA) for the repatriation of approximately $52.88million arising from the forfeiture of the Galactica assets, linked to the…
Abimbola Owoade emerges new Alaafin of Oyo
Prince Abimbola Owoade was on Friday announced as the new Alaafin of Oyo by Governor Seyi Makinde led state government. He will the replace late Lamidi Adeyemi who passed on…
419, Agbero, Japa, Eba, Gele, 17 other Nigerian words now in Oxford dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has officially included 22 Nigerian words in its latest update to showcase the vibrant creativity and cultural richness of Nigeria’s language. The update was announced…
Lagos teacher caught assaulting 3-year-old pupil on video docked
Stella Nwadigbo, a 46-year-old teacher in a school in Ikorodu, Lagos State who was caught in a viral video assaulting a three-year-old pupil was on Thursday arraigned before an Ikeja…
Lagos sets record: Sanwo-Olu signs largest sub-National budget of ₦3.366trn
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill of ₦3.366 trillion into law, marking a new milestone in the state’s quest for sustainable growth and development.…
Ibadan stampede: Court to rule on Ooni’s ex-queen, Oriyomi’s bail application January 13
Justice K. B. Olawoyin, presiding over Court 8 of the Oyo State High Court, Ring Road, Ibadan, has fixed Tuesday, January 13, to deliver his ruling on the bail application…
LASEPA shuts 619 facilities for environmental infractions, sets ambitious goals for 2025
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has shut down 619 facilities, including worship centres, hotels, and other establishments, for various environmental infractions in 2024. The agency’s General Manager, Dr…
Stop Questioning Africa’s Success, Tinubu tells critics
President Bola Tinubu has warned those criticising Africa to cease questioning the continent’s ability to achieve democracy and development. Tinubu emphasised that it is time for critics to acknowledge the…
China virus: NCDC reactivates COVID-19 protocols
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) declared on Monday that Nigeria is not at risk yet of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection. In China, thousands of people, especially children, …