Shettima returns after UN General Assembly

By Ade Oyeyemi Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. Shettima had left Abuja on September 20 to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the high-level international meeting, where he participated in a series of diplomatic and economic engagements. During the […]

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Ondo appointees demand implementation of approved salary increase

By Ade Oyeyemi Tension is reportedly mounting within the Ondo State Executive Council over the alleged failure to implement a salary increase said to have been approved for political appointees in the state. The proposed adjustment was reportedly discussed at a meeting of the State Executive Council and approved by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, with the […]

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Passenger dies after jumping from moving bus

By Ade Oyeyemi A passenger has died after reportedly jumping out of a moving commercial bus as the vehicle went out of control and crashed into a median pole in Lagos State. The fatal incident occurred around Ogunlana Junction, inward Ojuelegba, along the Surulere axis, and involved a Volkswagen commercial bus with registration number LND […]

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Police arrest two over officer’s wife’s killing

By Ade Oyeyemi The Gombe State Police Command has arrested two young men in connection with the alleged robbery and killing of the wife of a serving police officer in the state. The suspects, identified as 20-year-old Muhammad Bashir Sale, also known as “Full,” and 18-year-old Musa Sale Ahmad, alias “Abba,” were apprehended on Saturday, […]

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Man allegedly killed after cultists mistake him for rival

By Ade Oyeyemi A man identified as Seyi has been shot dead at Ijako Market, Owode-Ijako, Ogun State, after suspected cultists allegedly mistook him for a member of a rival group. The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday, September 23, when the attackers stormed the market in search of another man identified as Dammy. A police […]

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Ogosi-Afa Okeagbe begins preparations for 2027 USE Festival, seeks support from sons, daughters

By Ade Oyeyemi Preparations have commenced in earnest for the 2027 edition of the annual USE Festival, a significant cultural celebration that continues to embody the identity, heritage and enduring unity of the people of Ogosi-Afa in Okeagbe community, Ondo State. The festival, which has over the years provided a platform for the people to […]

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NBA President woos aggrieved lawyers, vows to rebuild unity

By Ade Oyeyemi The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, has begun moves to reconcile lawyers divided by the association’s recent presidential election, saying she is determined to lead a united Bar. Badejo-Okusanya said she would not limit her administration to lawyers who supported her during the election, stressing that her mandate […]

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Two seven-year-old boys electrocuted by fallen live wire in Ondo

By Ade Oyeyemi Two seven-year-old boys, Oloyede Ayo and Clinton Koleola, have died after they were reportedly electrocuted by a live electric wire that fell on a shop in Idanre, Ondo State. The incident occurred on Saturday, September 26, along Apefon Road in the town, throwing residents into confusion. The boys were reportedly inside the […]

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Ondo APC rejects Rainbow Coalition

By Ade Oyeyemi The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has rejected a reported arrangement by the Rainbow Coalition to support President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election while backing candidates from other parties for legislative seats. The ruling party said it expected anyone supporting Tinubu’s presidential bid to also support APC […]

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18 bitten as suspected rabid dog attacks Kano communities

At least 18 residents have been bitten by a dog suspected to be infected with rabies in Garko Local Government Area of Kano State. The Nigerian Forest Security Service, Garko Division, has consequently launched a search for the suspected rabid dog and two other dogs believed to have been exposed to the infection. The incident […]

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