…paid WAEC examination fees for more than 23,000 students, awarded scholarships to thousands of tertiary-level students, and renovated 134 primary schools and 60 secondary schools.On healthcare, the group said over 100 primary healthcare centres had been upgraded and that new hospital facilities had been approved for co…
UEFA chief Aleksander Čeferin calls for Infantino to quit but rules out replacing him UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin has ruled himself out of the running to replace FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, but warned that the embattled FIFA boss must either quit or face a leadership challenge in March. Infantino has come under…
…on Sunday, questioned the decision to appoint a serving public official to a partisan campaign position. “And the most important aspect of the list that was released by the APC is to see the Chairman of FIRS—the body that collects our revenue as a nation—the Chairman of FIRS is the Deputy Director … for fundraising for…
I lost my v!rgíníty in the most traumatic way - Spiritualist Angela Nwosu narrates how she lost her v!rginity at the hands of her mother Spiritualist Angela Nwosu has opened up about a traumatic experience she says she suffered at the hands of her mother when she was 14. According to Angela, her mother accused her of s…
"All Lagos girls are starting to look alike with their long jaws and plump lips" - Designer Toyin Lawani Celebrity fashion designer Toyin Lawani has questioned the growing trend among some Lagos women, saying many of them are beginning to look alike due to similar facial enhancements. In a video shared online, Toyin sa…
…ones is never forgotten”. The IG urged Nigerians to remember the 10 officers and the thousands of police officers who continue to make similar sacrifices. He said their service was a solemn reminder that the security of the nation comes at a cost, often borne by men and women who willingly place their lives on the line…
…a 90-day jail sentence.Raja Jackson, son of UFC legend "Rampage" Jackson, leaves the San Fernando Courthouse in 2025 and in 2026. Photos: Christina HouseImagesTABLE OF CONTENTSKey takeawaysProfile summariesWho is Raja Jackson?Raja Jackson's MMA recordRaja Jackson's heightRaja Jackson's motherWhat happened to Syko Stu?…
Actress Laide Bakare apologises, pays tribute to late actor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo after backlash over dancing video Actress Laide Bakare has apologised and paid tribute to late veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, after facing heavy criticism online over a dancing video she posted following his death.In a…
Big Brother Naija star Phyna replies to Sheggz and his lawyer after ₦500m lawsuit threat Big Brother Naija star Phyna has responded to her colleague Sheggz and his lawyer after they threatened her with a ₦500 million lawsuit. In a video, Phyna said she was prepared to face Sheggz in court if he chose to pursue the matt…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated his Chief of Staff, Tayo Ayinde, on his 62nd birthday, describing him as a reliable, loyal and hardworking partner in the administration’s ‘Greater Lagos’ agenda. Sanwo-Olu stated this in a congratulatory message issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Medi…
Ogun APC gubernatorial candidate, Solomon Adeola, has mourned veteran actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, saying he supported the late actor’s medical treatment and did everything possible to ensure he received necessary care. Adeola, in a tribute signed alongside his wife, Temitope Adeola, and posted on Fac…
…She stated that the PDP’s values, grassroots orientation and respect for the sanctity of the ballot align squarely with her convictions on service, inclusive governance and purposeful representation. Citing Article 21 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Abraham Lincoln’s definition of democracy as “governm…
A fast-moving wildfire on the outskirts of Reno, Nevada, forced tens of thousands of residents to leave their homes on SaturdayNevada Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe County and deployed the National Guard to support response effortsThe fire burned around 10,500 acres by Sunday evening and…
…evening, with some of them eating the leftovers the following morning. A resident, Al-Hassan Idris, said those who ate the food began experiencing weakness before developing stooling and vomiting of blood. "Before noon, all of them who ate the food were gripped with body weakness, which later turned into stooling and v…
…told her hosts she was actually a 12-year-old girl. She said she had fled from abuse thousands of miles away in the northern state of Para, and she only looked like a woman nearing 40 because her father had forced her to take hormonal supplements at a young age. The couple believed it all. It was also reported that she…
…that he feared Massey would scald him with the hot water. The ex-deputy who served in Sangamon County was convicted of second-degree murd£r in October for the sho0ting - following protests over systemic racism and a US Department of Justice review. He was handed the maximum possible prison sentence for the sho0ting in…
…operations following the abduction of a medical doctor and the wife of a Hakimi in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident occurred at about 7:40 a.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Abu village, Ninzo Ward, Sanga LGA. According to a security source, troops of Sector 7, Sub-Sector 71, deployed at Raga…
…Indian Expres reported, citing a police report. His father, Murlidhar, 48, and mother Sangita followed him as he threatened to jump while standing on the edge of a cliff, according to the outlet. Police and fire personnel arrived at the scene and tried for three hours to convince the teenager to return home with his pa…
…for discreet investigation and possible prosecution. "The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, mni, psc (+), has directed a thorough and diligent investigation to ensure justice is served. "He further urged members of the public to shun violence and report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station…
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun reacted to the death of veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, known as OgogoAbiodun described Ogogo as a cultural icon whose career brought joy to millions across NigeriaThe governor conveyed condolences to Ogogo's family, the people of Ilaro, and the Nigerian entertainment industryPAY ATT…
…the NDC leadership subsequently removed his name and replaced it with that of one Tunji Sanni, without his knowledge or consent.Pratt Tunde drags Seriake Dickson-led NDC and INEC to court over his alleged secret replacement as the party’s Lagos Mainland federal constituency candidate. Photo Seriake Dickson>He said he d…
…months of this palliative we are asking for. We are expecting one hundred and fifty thousand naira (N150,000), which is for six months,” the letter stated. The retirees said the payment was particularly important because of the impact of the government’s economic policies on their livelihoods. “This payment is as a res…
…1,550 housing units for Nigerian Armed Forces personnel and N109.9bn for Operation Lake Sanity, a multinational security operation. The Ministry of Finance, in the scorecard, stated that the infrastructure interventions were aimed at addressing long-standing constraints to investment and economic growth. “The objective…
…authorities say are up to 1,835 metres of roads, were flagged off with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu represented by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Rural Development, Nurudeen Agbaje. The intervention comprises Asubiojo Street (320m) and Owoseni Street (115m) in Ifelodun LCDA, as well as Cemetery Market Road (250m…
DNA Tests: 1 in 4 men not biological fathers of their children - Report About one in four paternity tests conducted by Smart DNA Nigeria returned negative results in its 2025/2026 reporting period, its latest annual DNA Testing Report has revealed. The company, in a statement on Sunday, August 24, 2026 in Lagos, said t…