Nigerian sprint hurdler, Tobi Amusan, stormed to victory in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Rabat Diamond League on Sunday, setting a new meet record of 12.45 seconds. Amusan’s performance eclipsed the previous meet record of 12.51 seconds set by American Brianna McNeal in 2018, making it a standout achievement for the 2022 World Champion…
A Divisional Police Officer (DPO) has lost his life in a violent attack on a police station in Rano Local Government Area of Kano State. The attack occurred on Sunday evening, following widespread protests over the death of a suspect in custody. According to the police, Abdullahi Musa, a motorcycle mechanic, was arrested on Sunday…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a legal action against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), accusing the apex bank of non-disclosure of vital information regarding monthly allocations made to the country’s 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) as required by the Supreme Court ruling. The organisation maintained that the CBN must publicly…
Delegates from Ogun State to the just concluded 2025 Nigeria Public Relations Week (NPRW) in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State have rejoiced with the two newly inducted Fellows of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) from the state. The new Fellows, Mr. Niyi Oduwole and Mrs. Taiwo Akintomide, were inducted alongside other eminent Public Relations Professionals…
A Nollywood actor, Godwin Nnadiekwe, has been hospitalised with internal bleeding following a violent on-set incident involving his colleague, Zubby Micheal, which he claims was not part of the scripted scene. The actor shared details of the incident in an Instagram post on Saturday, stating that he was kicked in the chest by a fellow…
A devastating tragedy unfolded in Isseke, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Thursday, as gunmen brutally murdered a family of four, comprising three females and one elderly man, in their home. According to eyewitnesses, the attackers invaded the family’s apartment while they were asleep, leaving their lifeless bodies on the floor. The motive…
No fewer than 200,000 more candidates crossed the 200 average mark in the Unified Tertiary and Matriculation Examination after the recent resit organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Examination Board, following the technical and human errors that marred the original exam. In the resit UTME results released on Sunday, JAMB noted that the majority…
Mr. Rufus Alani Oluranti Olaleye bowed out of active service as the Head of Local Government Administration on Friday 23rd May, 2025 at the Local Government Secretariat, Ake Abeokuta. The Executive Chairman of Abeokuta South Local Government, Hon. Afeez Olaniyi Balogun congratulated Mr. Rufus Alani Olaleye on his retirement and 60th birthday celebration. The Local…
Fuel retailers in communities hosting the Port Harcourt refinery have kicked against plans to shut down the facility for a 30-day maintenance exercise. The shutdown, ordered by the refinery coordinator, Bayo Adenrele, has sparked concerns that it may lead to fuel scarcity and increased prices in Nigeria. The Retailers, through their group, the Host Community…
The Issele-Uku Community in Delta State’s Aniocha North Local Government Area has taken a spiritual approach to combat kidnapping and other criminal activities plaguing the area. The community’s traditional ruler, HRM Obi Nduka, led the initiative, citing the need for collective action against the menace. The community has faced numerous incidents of kidnapping and killings…
