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IJAN DAY 2025 : Reigniting People’s Unity, Peace Through Cultural Bond

Onijan of Ijan Ekiti, Oba Lawrence Adebanji Aladesuyi, Afayagbegun II. By Dare Daramola Hope is now being restored and expectations in high octane, as all sons and daughters of the peaceful and serene town of Ijan Ekiti, in Gboyin Local Council Development Area (LCDA) geared up for a week-long celebrations tagged: Ijan-Ekiti Day 2025. For the people, through this unification, the spirit of love, peace,… []

The Alternative Bank, Kanu Heart Foundation Unite to Save 600 Hearts

L-R: Dr. Jekwu Ozoemene, Group Executive, The Alternative Bank (AltBank); Korede Demola-Adeniyi, Executive Director, AltBank; Olawale Azeez, Regional Business Executive, AltBank; Kanu Nwankwo, founder and Chairman, Kanu Heart Foundation; Chidinma Akanle, Head, Private Banking, AltBank, and Dr. Genevieve Kalu, Public Relations Officer, OGC Foods and Beverages, at the  5km walk organised by the Kanu Heart Foundation in partnership with AltBank to commemorate the 2025 World… []

Another APC Chieftain Reportedly in Critical Condition in London Hospital

–— Ganduje By Adeola Idris Ex- APC National Chairman, Abdullah Umar Ganduje, has reportedly been rushed to the emergency department of a London hospital, following what sources describe as a critical health scare. The report was made public by human rights activist and humanitarian, Sir Engr. AY, via a post on X (formerly Twitter). According to him, Ganduje is currently under the care of specialist… []

Hours After Buhari’s Passing, Awujale Of Ijebuland Dies

–— Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona By Adeola Idris Barely hours after the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari was announced, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, also passed away at the age of 91. Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, confirmed the monarch’s death in a statement issued from Abeokuta, the state capital, on Sunday. “It is with… []

Buhari’s Passing: Tinubu Mouns, Orders Flags flown at Half Mast, Shettima Off To UK To Accompany Body Home

–— Buhari  By St. Johnson Adegboyega President Bola Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari died on Sunday in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness. According to a release issued by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu has spoken with the former President’s widow, Aishat Buhari and offered his deep condolences. The President has also ordered Vice President… []

Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin Dies At 90

–— Oba Olakulehin By Bunmi Onakan The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is dead. Metropolix Online gathered that Olakulehin died at the age of 90. According to reports the monarch died in the early hours of Monday. Olakulehin died during the ongoing 90th birthday and first anniversary coronation celebrations. The late Oba Olakulehin received the staff of office from Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde… []

Breaking: Super Eagles Legend Peter Rufai Dies At 61

      — Peter Rufai By Adeola Idris Nigerian legendary goalkeeper, Peter Rufai has been reported dead, reports BSNSports.com.ng. According to Radio Nigeria, Rufai, 61-year-old, passed away on Thursday morning, July 3, 2025, after a long illness that kept him out of the public eye for some time. Meanwhile, the family is yet to announce his death, but a top Lagos State Government official… []

Oil Mogul, Seun Ogunbambo On The Run As EFCC Declares Him Wanted Over Alleged N976million Subsidy Fraud

— File photo of EFCC By St. Johnson    Managing Director of Fargo Petroleum and Gas Limited, Seun Ogunbambo has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for defrauding the Nigerian government in an alleged oil subsidy scam involving about N976,653,110.28. According to a statement signed by Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head, Media and Publicity, Ogunbambo was standing trial before the Lagos… []

“People who talk too much often talk themselves into trouble” – Netizen Drags Istijabah Over Attack On MC Oluomo

— MC Oluomo, Istijabah  By St. Johnson Adegboyega    That the accusation made by the factional leader of National Union of Road Transport Workers ( NURTW), Azeez Ajibola popularly known as Istijabah is defamatory is an understatement. The NURTW, stalwart who has since been parading himself as an arch-rival to Musiliu Akinsanya (MC Oluomo) has once again shot himself in the leg with his statement… []

“I Remain Dedicated To Supporting Tinubu’s Efforts And Policies“- Sanwo Olu Takes To Social Media To Dispel Rift Rumour

–– Sanwo Olu while seeing President Tinubu off after Sallah break By St. Johnson Adegboyega A widely speculated news of an alleged rift between Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo Olu and his acclaimed political godfather, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was calmed after the governor and members of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) visited Tinubu at his residence in Ikoyi, Lagos. The meeting comes as speculations… []

Amotekun Arrests Suspected Drug Dealer In Ogun

— Amotekun Guards By St. Johnson Adegboyega  Operatives of the local State Security Network (Amotekun) attached to Ogun State have arrested a suspect, identified as Obi Emmanuel, for illegal drug trade in Yewa North local government area of the State. The suspect, aged 35, was apprehended in front of a chemist shop in Ayetoro at about 4:30 pm on Thursday. According to a statement made… []

BREAKING: Nationwide Blackout As National Grid Collapses Again

  — National Grid By Adeola Idris   It is going to be a nationwide blackout following the collapse of Nigeria’s national grid system again. This marks the sixth grid collapse in 2024. Checks by Metropolix Online confirmed that all distribution companies are currently receiving no power from the grid, leaving their feeders without electricity. The Eko Electricity Distribution Company also addressed the situation with… []

Daughter’s Death: Said Balogun Finally Speaks Out

— Saidi Balogun with late daughter By Bunmi Onakan Weeks after the death of his daughter, Zeenat, popular actor Saidi Balogun has finally released a public statement on behalf of his family. Saidi, known for his versatile roles in Nollywood shared a sombre post on Instagram on October 5. The post featured an image of a candle surrounded by flowers accompanied by heartbroken emojis, a… []

Female Banker Accused Of Stealing N21m

  By Adeola Idris  The Police at the Area ‘A’ Command, Lion Building, Lagos Island, Lagos have arrested a 29-year-old staff of an old generation bank in Marina, Lagos Island, Lagos, Damilola Afolabi and charged her before a Lagos Magistrate’s Court accused of fraudulently withdrawing the sum of N21 million from the account of her employer. She was accused of converting the money to her… []

EFCC Silent As Betta Edu Allegedly Stages Return

— Embattled Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu By Bunmi Onakan  Following the accusations, the arrest and the suspension, embattled Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu seemed to have assumed her roles despite being under investigation by the Economic Financial Crimes Commission. Edu, who was suspended following a diversion of one N585 million federal government grant meant for the… []

LASTMA Unveils An All Female Bikers, “Female Troopers”

— LASTMA Female Troopers By St. Johnson Adegboyega  The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), steered by the General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, has announced the introduction of Female Bikers known as Female Troopers. The Lagos State Traffic Management’s Female Troopers will join their male colleagues on motorcycle patrol to help handle traffic and to ensure the smooth traffic flow in the city. 8 “Poised… []

Lagos Speaker, Obasa Loses Father

— Obasa  By Adeola Idris  Father of the Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, is dead. The Speaker made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Eromosele Ebhomele. According to the statement, Pa Suleimon Atanda Obasa, a  businessman passed on in the early hours of Tuesday at the age of 83. He is survived… []

Nigeria’s Internet Usage Falls First Time In 11 Months

Nigeria’s internet usage dipped to 694,804.54th terabytes (TB) in February, according to new data from the Nigerian Communications Commission. This marks the country’s first internet usage decline in eleven months (since April 2023), when total usage stood at 556,540.42 TB. This represents a 3.70 percent decrease from January’s 721,522 TB. The fall in internet usage occurred despite the marginal increase in broadband penetration and mobile… []

Eid-el-Fitr: FG Declares Tuesday, Wednesday Holidays

— Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo By Bunmi Onakan Federal government of Nigeria has declared Tuesday, April 9, and Wednesday, April 10, 2024 as holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the minister of interior, made the declaration on behalf of the federal government in a statement on Sunday signed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Aishetu Ndayako. The minister congratulated all Muslim faithful for… []

Reactions As Online Pencil Artist, Daniel Regha Displays Picture Of Elon Musk

— Daniel Regha,  Elon Musk (caricature) and Elon Musk (real photo) By Bunmi Onakan  Controversial Online Pencil Artis, Daniel Regha has elicited reactions online as he attempts to make a stunning drawing of the famous billionaire businessman, Elon Musk. Daniel Regha posted an effort at a pencil drawing of Elon Musk on the microblogging platform X. He displayed the pencil drawing he attempted and the actual picture of Elon Musk. While sharing the photo,… []