In a dramatic turn of events, former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has officially resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP). El-Rufai made the announcement on his verified Facebook page on Monday, confirming his departure from the party he helped to establish. His resignation letter,…
A 31-year-old doctor in Ondo State has died from Lassa fever, marking a concerning development in Nigeria’s ongoing fight against the disease. The physician, who had recently returned from the United Kingdom, succumbed to viral hemorrhagic fever shortly after being admitted to a private hospital. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) confirmed…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that over N50 billion recovered from fraudsters in 2024 was among the funds invested into the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). This disclosure was made in the EFCC’s 2024 statistical report, which was shared with journalists in Abuja. NELFUND, created by the Students Loans (Access to…
Dr. Doyin Okupe, a prominent Nigerian physician and politician, has passed away at the age of 72. Okupe, who served as a senior aide to Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, died on March 7, 2025, after battling cancer. Born on March 22, 1952, in Iperu, Ogun State, Okupe co-founded the Royal Cross Medical Centre…
Missing Child: Popular Akure Food Seller Remanded in Prison
The Deji and Paramount Ruler of Akure Kingdom, Oba (Dr.) Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Odundun II, today graciously welcomed the newly appointed Brigade Commander of the 32 Artillery, Akure, Brigadier General Justin Ifeanyi, at his royal palace. The Brigade Commander’s visit was centered around seeking the royal blessings and prayers of the revered monarch, a tradition…
Mojisola Meranda has resigned from her position as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, following significant pressure from key figures within the All Progressives Congress (APC), including President Bola Tinubu and Lagos APC Chairman Cornelius Ojelabi. Meranda tendered her resignation during Monday’s plenary session, stating, “I take a bow as your speaker.” Her…
The Ondo State Government has suspended the operations of motorcyclists, known as Okada riders, following the tragic assassination of renowned businessman Ismaila Awoyinka in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area, last weekend. Awoyinka, a well-known building materials dealer, was shot and killed by unknown assailants at his residence, located opposite Caring Heart Mega School in the…
Governor Aiyedatiwa Approves N633M for WAEC Fees
Photo News: Warm Welcome from Leaders of the Landlords & Residents Association of Osisi
