A plate of AmalaAmidst the prevailing economic hardship and hunger in Nigeria, a family of six, in an attempt to alleviate their hunger, consumed ‘Amala’ made from cassava peels which has landed them in the hospital.They were urgently hospitalized at Ladoke Akintola Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso, Oyo state.The incident which happened on Wednesday night in Ogbomoso South/Ogo Oluwa Local […]

One Adebayo Olamide Azeez, a suspected ritual killer, has revealed how he lured seven women through a dating app, “MyChat,” and killed them for ritual purposes.The 32-year-old suspect disclosed this on Thursday during a parade held at the Officers Mess, Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta.He informed that he was a member of a ritualist gang that specialized in […]

By Lanre AkejuI read with dismay the malicious publication in the name of a story against my friend and brother, Femi Oyetola, son of the minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola.For clarity, I have known Femi for about five years now and as someone very close to the seat of power in Osun […]

On Thursday, Adebayo Olamide Azeez, a suspected ritual killer, disclosed the method by which he enticed seven women to their tragic death for ritualistic purposes using the “mychat” dating app.Azeez, 32, confessed to being a member of a ritualist gang which specialised in killing women and selling their body parts for money rituals.Operatives of the […]

The Nigerian currency, the naira, has demonstrated robust signs of appreciation at the parallel foreign exchange (FX) market.Naira gained strength, now trading at N1,500/$, a notable surge of 9.09 percent from Monday’s rate of N1,650/$. Bureau de Change (BDC) operators, who have established the buying rate at N1,450 and the selling price at N1,500, make […]

A fresh controversy has erupted within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following the aftermath of the Edo State governorship primaries, with Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu asserting his victory in a parallel primary and demanding a certificate of return from the party’s National Secretariat.Shaibu’s bold move to assert his claim has added a new layer of […]

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reiterated its directive to telecom operators to bar telephone subscribers not linked to their National Identification Numbers (NIN) on or before February 28, 2024.The Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, spoke at the NCC’s Special Day at the 45th Kaduna International Trade Fair on Wednesday, February 28.Maida, who […]

The Senate convened on Wednesday to address the surge in kidnapping incidents within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).Consequently, the Upper Legislative Chamber the summoned of the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, and the Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igwe.Senator Ned Nwoko (PDP, Delta North) sponsored a motion regarding the abduction and tragic demise of his […]

President Bola Tinubu is set to embark on a condolence visit to Ondo State, where he will pay respects to the late Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, in Owo.Following this, President Tinubu plans to extend his visit to the Olowo of Owo Kingdom, Oba Ajibade Ogunoye, before proceeding to meet with Chief Reuben Fasoranti, the national leader […]

Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the last general elections, Peter Obi, has extended his condolences to the families affected by the tragic building collapse in a market in Onitsha on Monday night.In a press statement released by his media adviser, Mr. Valentine Obineme, Obi expressed deep sadness over the loss of lives and urged the […]