First Lady Demands Justice for Ozoro Sexual Assault Victims
Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, has condemned the physical and sexual assault of women and girls during the Alue-Do Festival in Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, calling for all perpetrators to face the full weight of the law. In a personally signed statement on Sunday, Mrs Tinubu described footage of the […]
ADC Criticises Tinubu’s £746m UK Deal as Debt Trap
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised a £746 million agreement signed by President Bola Tinubu during his recent state visit to the United Kingdom, calling it “another debt trap” for Nigeria. In a statement issued on Sunday, ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi described the deal as a “mugu deal,” a local term meaning […]
Delta Governor’s Aide Slumps, Dies, As Oborevwori Mourns Passage
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has mourned the sudden death of his Senior Special Assistant on Protocol, Mr. Sunday Kotor. The governor described his death as a painful loss to the state government and the people of the state generally. According to a Government House press release, Kotor, who was […]
COAS Tasks Nigerian Army On Steadfastness, Hosts Eid Luncheon For Troops In Edo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu has tasked the Nigerian soldiers to remain steadfast in defending peace, unity, and national sovereignty. He also reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to troop welfare and inter-agency cooperation. Shaibu gave the task during an Eid-el-Fitr luncheon with soldiers of the Forward Operations Base […]
FG To Abolish JSS Entrance Exam, Adopts Continuous Assessment
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Federal Government has announced plans to abolish the Junior Secondary School (JSS) Common Entrance Examination and replace it with a continuous assessment system. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, revealed this during an interactive session with journalists in Lagos on Saturday. He said the reform is designed to address longstanding gaps in […]
“Take It Down or Face Legal Action” — Peter Okoye Fires Back at Troll
Nigerian singer Peter Okoye has threatened to take legal action against a social media user over what he described as defamatory comments about his late mother. The issue began after the user shared a photo of Okoye’s mother on X (formerly Twitter), alleging that she had strongly opposed his marriage to a Yoruba woman. Reacting […]
Toyosi Welcomes First Child After Years of Infertility Struggles
After years of battling infertility, Nollywood actress Toyosi Adesanya has welcomed her first child through surrogacy. The news was shared by her colleague and close friend, Biola Adebayo, who announced the birth on social media and revealed she has been named the child’s godmother. Adesanya had previously opened up about her difficult journey to motherhood. […]
NDLEA Intercepts Drugs Concealed in Jackets, Cream at Lagos Airport
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have thwarted multiple attempts by drug trafficking syndicates to smuggle illicit substances concealed in carton walls, winter jackets, and body cream containers through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport and a Lagos-based courier firm. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, […]
Ozoro Under Tension: Female Students Flee Over Safety Concerns
Tension has gripped Ozoro following the assault of several women during a recent traditional festival, with many female students reportedly fleeing the area over fears of further attacks. The incident, which occurred during the controversial ‘Alue-Do’ festival in Isoko North Local Government Area, sparked nationwide outrage after disturbing videos surfaced online showing young women being […]
Elumelu Unveils 2026 Entrepreneurship Programme Cohort on Birthday
Billionaire philanthropist and Heirs Holdings Chairman, Tony Elumelu, on Sunday, March 22, 2026, marked his birthday by announcing the 12th cohort of the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme, an initiative that supports thousands of young African entrepreneurs. In a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Elumelu reflected on his journey and the philosophy […]