Five Dead, One Missing in Delta Boat Mishap; Police Foil Robbery Operation

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The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the death of five individuals in a boat mishap near Bennett Island in Warri South Local Government Area. Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, reported that six passengers sustained injuries and are receiving treatment, while 19 others were rescued. One passenger remains unaccounted for as search efforts continue. […]

Lagos Governor Suspends Media Aide Over Controversial Social Media Remarks

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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has suspended his Senior Special Assistant on Print Media, Mr. Wale Ajetunmobi, over controversial comments made on his personal X (formerly Twitter) account. The announcement was made in a statement released on Tuesday by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile. The suspension came after Ajetunmobi, posting […]

Kano State Hisbah Board Vows to Crack Down on Betting Shops Following Supreme Court Ruling

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The Kano State Hisbah Board has announced plans to intensify its efforts to shut down betting establishments and arrest individuals involved in gambling, citing its prohibition under the state’s Sharia law. Director-General of the Hisbah Board, Dr. Abba Sufi, confirmed the move on Monday, emphasizing the illegality of betting in Kano under the Islamic legal […]

Thrilling UEFA Nations League Quarter-Final Draw Sets Stage for 2025 Showdown

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The 2024/25 UEFA Nations League group stage has concluded, setting up a dramatic knockout phase as top European teams vie for the coveted trophy. The draw, held in Nyon, Switzerland, outlined the pathway for quarter-finals, relegation play-offs, and the final stages of the competition. Portugal, with Cristiano Ronaldo at the helm, and Euro 2024 champions […]

Cholera Outbreak in Sokoto Claims 25 Lives, Over 1,100 Cases Reported

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A cholera outbreak in Sokoto State has resulted in 25 deaths, with 15 individuals currently receiving treatment across three local government areas. The outbreak, which has affected a total of 1,160 people, was confirmed by the Commissioner for Health, Hajiya Asabe Balarabe, during a press briefing on Monday. The most affected areas are Sokoto North, […]