Lagos Govt sets to begin Mass Demolition
The Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, says it is set to start the demolition of shanties and illegal market structures around the Cele under bridge area. The…
Ogun Deputy Governor’s convoy attacked by irate students
It was a dramatic turn of events on Wednesday when Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, narrowly avoided a potentially violent confrontation as angry students took to the streets…
Aiyedatiwa sacks commissioners, special advisers
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect. Governor Aiyedatiwa, however, exempted two members of the cabinet from the dissolution “due to the critical…
Makinde presents certificate, staff of office to new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Owoade
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has presented the certificate and staff of office to the newly appointed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade. The presentation of the certificate and staff…
Ibadan stampede: Court grants N10m bail to ex-Queen Naomi, others
An Oyo State High Court sitting at Ring Road, Ibadan, on Monday granted bail to a former queen of Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola, and two other co-defendants -Oriyomi Hamzat,…
Lawmakers impeach Lagos Assembly Speaker Obasa over alleged abuse of office
Lagos State lawmakers have reportedly impeached the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, over allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office. The impeachment occurred on…
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…