Lokoja, Nigeria – Students of Federal University Lokoja (FUL) have issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the federal government, demanding urgent action to stop the frequent killing of their colleagues by reckless truck drivers. The students have threatened to block the Abuja-Lagos Highway if their concerns are not addressed. The protest follows a fatal accident on…
Pastor Edward Abiodun Oluwasanmi, a prominent Nigerian pastor, has been arrested by the FBI for allegedly conspiring with Osun monarch Oba Joseph Oloyede to defraud the U.S. government of $4.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds. The duo was indicted in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio on charges of conspiracy, wire…
A tense drama unfolded in the Senate on Thursday, February 20, when Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central erupted in a heated exchange after discovering her seat had been moved without her consent. The incident occurred during a plenary session presided over by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, when Chief Whip Senator Mohammed Ali Monguno raised…
Cleveland, Ohio – The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested Nigerian pastor Edward Abiodun Oluwasanmi for allegedly conspiring with Osun monarch Oba Joseph Oloyede to defraud the U.S. government of $4.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds. According to court documents, Mr. Oluwasanmi, operating through his companies—Dayspring Property Incorporated, Dayspring Holdings, and Dayspring Transportation—submitted falsified…
On Thursday, February 20, 2025, a heated confrontation erupted in the Nigerian Senate between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central. The dispute began when Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan discovered that her seat had been relocated without her consent. Outraged, she demanded an explanation and refused to move, leading to a tense exchange….
Your Excellency, I am deeply honored to stand before you today at the official commissioning of the Obas House, a monumental event that signifies a key achievement in your administration’s commitment to safeguarding and advancing our cultural heritage and traditional institutions. It is without question that your leadership has shown unwavering dedication to restoring the…
Prince Eniola Joseph Ojajuni, the National President of the Afenifere National Youths Council, has been kidnapped in Abuja, with his abductors demanding a ₦100 million ransom for his release. The incident, which took place on February 17, 2025, has raised fresh concerns about the growing insecurity in Nigeria. According to reports, Ojajuni was attacked by…
The Oyo State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has shut down the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) headquarters in Ibadan in protest over the mass dismissal of over 3,000 workers and the non-payment of the new national minimum wage. The protest, led by NLC State Chairman Kayode Martin, took place at IBEDC’s office…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has suggested the construction of two buildings in Abuja to display the pictures of individuals who have contributed to Nigeria’s problems. Speaking at a public event, Jonathan argued that such an initiative would serve as a historical reference for future generations, ensuring that the descendants of these figures understand the negative…
A seven-year-old boy, Jomiloju, has been rescued in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, after his uncle allegedly attempted to use him for a money ritual. The suspect, 23-year-old Fabiyi Solomon, reportedly confessed in a viral video that he planned to sacrifice the child in a bid to gain wealth. According to Solomon, he was instructed to bring…
