In 2025, the Lagos State Government, through the state’s Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) will conduct elections into the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas of state. This was revealed by state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), according to a statement credited to its chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, who said the […]
Continue Reading
A passenger plane carrying 181 people on Sunday crash-landed at an airport in South Korea, killing all but one. The plane had hit a barrier and exploded into an orange fireball in the worst aviation disaster in the country, in almost three decades. The Korea Herald reported that nearly all the people on board the […]
Continue Reading
A former President of the United States of America, Jimmy Carter, has died at the age of 100. He died on Sunday, more than a year after entering hospice care, at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was the 39th president of the United States and a Georgia peanut farmer who sought to restore trust […]
Continue Reading
Olayiwola Oshunrinade The Ofokutu Royal Family of Bilaro Ruling House in Ilesa, Osun State, has rejected the selection of ex-deputy governor of the state, Loja Adesuyi Haastrup, as the new Owa Obokun of Ijesaland. Haastrup, who hails from Ajimoko Royal Family of the same ruling house, was elected by the kingmakers at a meeting held […]
Continue Reading
Olayiwola Oshunrinade Vice President Kashim Shettima has apologised to the families of victims of the airstrikes in Silame Local Government Area, Sokoto State. The military targeted a logistics base of the Lakurawa insurgent group on December 25, but the operation mistakenly resulted in the deaths of ten civilians. Three days later, Shettima expressed his heartfelt […]
Continue Reading
Olayiwola Oshunrinade The abducted Anglican cleric, Canon Olowolagba, his wife, and their two children have been released. The family was kidnapped last Sunday along the Ise Akoko-Iboropa road in Akoko North-East Local Government Area of Ondo State. Their captors had demanded a ransom of ₦10 million. However, details surrounding their release remain unclear at the […]
Continue Reading
Omoniyi Sulaiman The Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Dr. Shaibu Husseini, has expressed optimism about the future of the Nigerian film industry. Speaking on Lagos Television’s program “The Conversation,” Dr. Husseini highlighted the industry’s progress in 2024 and outlined his projections for 2025. Dr. Husseini […]
Continue Reading
Olayiwola Oshunrinade The Oluwo of Iwo, Osun State, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has ignited controversy after expressing support for the introduction of Sharia law in the South-West. Despite the postponement of the Sharia council’s inauguration, initially scheduled for January 11, 2025, Oba Akanbi remains adamant that Sharia law has been a part of Yoruba land for […]
Continue Reading
Olayiwola Oshunrinade A kidnapping incident has unfolded in Ondo State, where Anglican bishop, Rev. Canon Olowolagba, his wife, and children were abducted along Iboropa road in Akoko North-East council area. The kidnappers have demanded a staggering N75 million ransom for the family’s release. According to the Bishop of Akoko Anglican Diocese, Rt. Rev. Babajide Bada, […]
Continue Reading
Olayiwola Oshunrinade A devastating plane crash in South Korea has resulted in at least 120 confirmed deaths, with dozens more reported missing. The incident occurred this morning when Jeju Air Flight 2216, a Boeing 737-800, crashed while attempting to land at Muan International Airport, reports AFP. The flight was carrying 175 passengers and six crew […]
Continue Reading