A wave of unease is reportedly sweeping through Ipetumodu, the headquarters of Ife North Local Government Area in Osun State, following an alleged mysterious disappearance of sacred royal regalia, including the revered royal crown and ancient royal beads, which are powerful symbols of the town’s heritage. The incident comes weeks after Oba Joseph Oloyede, the…
By Abiola Olawale Nigeria's men's national team, the Super Eagles, on Saturday, September 6, 202,5, defeated Rwanda 1-0 at the Godswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. Nigeria's striker Tolu Arokodare scored the only goal to ensure Super Eagles secure all three points and intensify the race to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.…
By Abiola Olawale Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party’s 2023 governorship candidate in Lagos State, has officially defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The announcement, was made during a high-profile event in Alimosho, Lagos, on Saturday. Rhodes-Vivour, who challenged Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 Lagos gubernatorial race, cited the…
https://youtu.be/sSra8Bqk-hU By Obinna Uballa The Edo State Police Command says 16 passengers kidnapped along the Benin-Auchi Road on Friday have been rescued. The command’s spokesperson, Moses Yamu, confirmed the development on Saturday, adding that the rescue followed a joint operation involving police officers, local vigilantes, and hunters. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on Friday…
A former Sokoto State Governor and current Senator representing Sokoto South Senatorial district of Sokoto State at the Senate, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has accused President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of undermining opposition political parties. In a fiery interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Tambuwal accused the APC of allegedly orchestrating…
By Obinna Uballa The 2025 edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) opened on Friday in Algiers, Algeria, with calls for stronger economic ties and accelerated intra-African trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking at the opening ceremony, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune urged African nations to deepen integration by increasing trade flows…
Sijibomi Ogundele, the embattled Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, has publicly addressed his recent declaration as a wanted man by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of money laundering and diversion of funds. In a heartfelt video circulating online, the Lagos-based real estate mogul tearfully denied being a "thief…
By Abiola Olawale Angela Rayner has announced her decision to resign from office as the Deputy Minister of the United Kingdom (UK) following a controversy over unpaid stamp duty on a property purchase. The resignation, announced on Friday, comes after an independent investigation concluded that Rayner allegedly breached the ministerial code by failing to pay…
By Obinna Uballa German automaker BMW is ramping up its focus on brand strength and advanced software as it prepares to roll out a new generation of electric vehicles, aiming to rival Elon Musk’s Tesla and fast-growing Chinese competitors. Speaking ahead of the Munich motor show next week, BMW CEO Oliver Zipse unveiled the company’s…