Our pastors must give their lives to Christ – Lawyer reacts as Police investigates Adefarasin
A human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju has reacted to the announcement by the Nigerian Police that popular pastor, Paul Adefarasin is under investigation. The police in a statement issued on Tuesday, June 17,…
FG Orders Emergency Evacuation of Nigerians from Israel and Iran
The Federal Government has ordered the emergency evacuation of Nigerian citizens from Israel and Iran as tensions escalate between the two Middle Eastern nations.The evacuation directive follows an outbreak of…
“It’s genocide, not conflict” – Lawyers fault Tinubu over comments on Benue killings
Civil society group, Lawyers Alert, has condemned the killing of over 200 people in Yelewata, Guma LGA of Benue, saying the attack is “genocide” and not a communal conflict as suggested by the presidency. Rommy Mom,…
Russia Demands Israel Halt “Illegal” Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites, Warns of Catastrophe
Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday demanded that Israel immediately cease its “illegal” strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, warning that continued assaults could trigger a “nuclear catastrophe.” In a statement…
BREAKING: Pastor Paul Adefarasin In Police Custody Over Viral ‘Gun’ Video’
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that Pastor Paul Adefarasin, founder of the House on the Rock Church, has turned himself in for questioning over a viral video that appeared to show him holding a gun-like…
Trump ‘pouring oil’ on Iran, Israel conflict, says China
China on Tuesday accused President Donald Trump of “pouring oil” on the mounting conflict between Iran and Israel after the US leader warned Tehran residents to “immediately evacuate.” Following decades of enmity and a…
“We’re open to dialogue with repentant bandits” – Sokoto govt
The Special Adviser on Security Matters to the Sokoto State Governor, Col. Ahmed Usman (rtd), says the state government is willing to engage in dialogue with repentant bandits who are ready to lay down their arms and…
2027: APC Reveals Why Shettima May Not Be Endorsed Alongside Tinubu
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has explained why Vice President Kashim Shettima was not endorsed alongside President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead…
Lagos Assembly summons Uber, LagRide, others over unrest
The Lagos State House of Assembly has summoned Uber, Bolt, Indrive, Rida, and LagRide to appear for a public hearing on Tuesday, June 17 on the…
Politicians now launder billions through Yahoo boys – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that politically exposed persons (PEPs) in Nigeria are using internet fraudsters, popularly known as ‘yahoo-yahoo boys’, to launder billions of naira in…
Netanyahu suggests killing Iran’s supreme leader would end conflict
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday did not rule out plans to assassinate Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, saying it would “end the conflict” between the two arch-foes. In a 20-minute…
No Retreat, No Surrender: Al Hilal prepare new €50m Osimhen salary offer
Al Hilal are showing no signs of retreat or surrender in their pursuit of Victor Osimhen, as the Saudi Arabian giants prepare a jaw-dropping new salary offer worth €50m per year for the Nigerian striker, PUNCH Sports…
Oshiomhole lied, he came late – Air Peace Manager
The Operations Manager of Air Peace, Ayodeji Adeyemi, has debunked claims by Senator Adams Oshiomhole that he was unfairly denied boarding on a recent domestic flight, insisting that the former Edo State governor…
Doubts linger as OPS reacts to 22.97% inflation rate
Nigeria’s inflation rate dropped to 22.97 per cent in May 2025, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Monday. The figure represents a decline of 0.74 percentage points when compared to the 23.71 per cent recorded in…
2027: APC talks tough as pressure mounts over Tinubu’s running mate
A political storm is brewing within the ruling All Progressives Congress as growing speculation over the fate of Vice President Kashim Shettima in the 2027 presidential race triggered outrage, chaos, and urgent crisis…
Tinubu undermining Nigeria’s democracy — Bode George
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Olabode George, has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of abandoning governance for political theatrics, warning that Nigeria is drifting…
Are we approaching Bola Ahmed Tinubu Republic of Nigeria?
Last week, it was announced that the International Conference Centre, Abuja, was renamed Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike. The…
Lagos Assembly invites youth commissioner, CP over cult violence
The Lagos State House of Assembly has called on key commissioners in the state to appear before it, to present actionable plans and strategies aimed at curbing the rising menace of cultism, particularly among the youth…
Court halts Ecobank’s N6.3bn shares suit against Otudelo pending appeal
A Federal High Court in Lagos, on Monday, halted further proceedings in a suit filed by Ecobank Nigeria over the alleged unlawful sale of N6.3bn shares held by Barbican Capital Ltd., pending the outcome of an appeal at…
UNILAG raises alarm over VC impersonation
The University of Lagos has raised the alarm that certain individuals are impersonating its vice-chancellor, Prof Folasade Ogunsola, in a “sham procurement process.” The university raised the alarm in a statement by…
LASG halts planning approvals on Lagos-Calabar coastal road
The Lagos State Government has announced the immediate suspension of planning approvals along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road. The announcement was contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and…
10-Year-Old Boy Accidentally Kills Police Father In Anambra
A police inspector, Okolie Amechi, has died following an “accidental discharge” by his 10-year-old son in Anambra. In a statement, police spokesperson in the state, Tochukwu Ikenga, said the incident occurred on Sunday…
Dangote Refinery offers transport-free deliveries of PMS, Diesel, Aviation fuel to all marketers,…
…Analysts say the initiative will reduce inflation and create jobs A recent initiative by the Dangote Petroleum…
Emefiele earned N350 million annually as CBN governor – Court document reveals
The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, has overturned the final forfeiture order issued on the assets of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, to the Federal Government. In a split…