The Lagos State Police Command has arrested Habeeb Hamzat, a popular TikTok content creator known as Peller, after he livestreamed a distressing video in which he appeared to threaten to crash his car. The 20-year-old TikToker was seen visibly agitated and driving recklessly on Sunday, December 14, which ultimately led to a crash. The […]
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has acknowledged the intermittent power supply and extended outages currently affecting customers within its franchise areas covering Oyo, Kwara, Ogun, Ibadan, and Osun states. In a statement issued by its management, IBEDC explained that the challenge was caused by a reduction in load allocation from the national grid, which has […]
Former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, has revealed that he personally contacted the office of the late Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure that the national team received their bonuses following the 2018 World Cup in Russia. This came after months of delays by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF. Mikel disclosed that the […]
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has appointed a fresh round of commissioners, board chairmen, managing directors, executive secretaries, and senior members across strategic agencies. The appointments were announced in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, stating that the governor nominated Barrister Osinachi Nnajieze and Dr C.O.C. Egumgbe as […]
A Dangote Sino truck has crushed three tricycles and a minibus in the Iyana Meiran area of Lagos State, claiming the lives of two unidentified individuals. A statement shared on the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority‘s official X handle stated that the injured victims have been evacuated to the nearest hospital for medical attention. “There’s […]
Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) assembled at the NLC Secretariat in Abuja ahead of a nationwide protest against rising insecurity across the country. Among those present were the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, alongside civil society allies, including Omoyele Sowore and members of the Revolution Now Movement. Security personnel, comprising the police, Nigeria Security […]
President Bola Tinubu has met with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress behind closed doors, a move aimed at shelving the planned nationwide protests over the deteriorating security situation in the country. The NLC president, Joe Ajaero, while speaking with journalists, described the engagement as a consultation rather than a conclusive negotiation, stressing that labour’s […]
The receipt of the petition filed against the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, Farouk Ahmed, has been confirmed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC. The spokesperson of the anti-graft agency, John Okor Odey, said, “The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) […]
Gunmen have attacked Ora community along the Osun–Kwara boundary, abducting a retired Customs officer, Emmanuel Owolabi, and killing a village chief during the incident. Residents said the attack caused panic in the community as the assailants fled into the bush with the abducted victim. Owolabi’s wife, Titilayo, said the abduction occurred outside their residence on […]
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of three nominees as non-career ambassadors following their screening by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs. Those confirmed are Lateef Kayode Kolawole Are from Ogun State, Aminu Muhammad Dalhatu from Jigawa State, and Emmanuel Ayodele Oke from Oyo State. Their confirmation came after the upper chamber considered and adopted […]