Labour Unions Demand Justice as Activist Abiodun Aremu Dies in Mysterious Hit-and-Run
Nigeria’s labour community is in mourning following the sudden and tragic death of veteran activist and labour icon, Comrade Abiodun Aremu, who was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Ogun State. The incident occurred on Sunday, October 12, 2025, in Ifo, when the 65-year-old was reportedly struck by a speeding vehicle while crossing the road […]
Lagos Re-Arraigns Evans for Alleged Murder of Two Policemen
The Lagos State Government has re-arraigned convicted billionaire kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, better known as Evans, on fresh charges of murder and attempted murder involving two police officers. The re-arraignment took place on Monday before Justice Oyindamola Ogala of the Lagos State High Court, sitting in Ikeja. Evans appeared alongside his co-defendant, Joseph Ikenna Emeka, […]
Faith Icon and Revivalist Uma Ukpai Passes Away at 80
Nigeria’s Christian community is in mourning following the death of renowned preacher and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, Dr. Uma Ukpai. The revered clergyman passed away on October 6, 2025, at the age of 80. Born in Asaga, Ohafia, Abia State, Dr. Ukpai rose from humble beginnings to become one of Nigeria’s most […]
Deadly Floods and Landslides Kill 44 in Mexico as Torrential Rains Continue
At least 44 people have been killed in widespread flooding and landslides sweeping across central and southeastern Mexico, officials confirmed Sunday, as the country grapples with the ongoing fallout from torrential rains triggered by two tropical weather systems. The devastation has been fueled by the remnants of Hurricane Priscilla and Tropical Rainstorm Raymond, which have […]
UK to Pledge £20 Million in Gaza Aid at Peace Summit, Plans Global Conference on Reconstruction
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to unveil a £20 million ($26.7 million) humanitarian aid package for Gaza during a high-level peace summit on Monday, according to a statement released by Downing Street. The funding, part of the UK’s broader post-conflict aid strategy, will be directed toward restoring vital water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure […]
Israel, Hamas Complete Landmark Hostage-Prisoner Exchange as Ceasefire Holds
Buses carrying dozens of freed Palestinian prisoners have arrived in Ramallah and the Gaza Strip, following Israel’s release of more than 1,900 detainees under the terms of a major ceasefire deal with Hamas, according to the Hamas-run Prisoners Office. The buses departed from Ofer Prison in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Monday and arrived in […]
Tacha Embarks on 24-Hour Guinness World Record Beauty Marathon in Lagos
Reality TV star and entrepreneur, Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has launched her much-anticipated 24-hour Guinness World Record (GWR) beauty marathon in Lagos an ambitious attempt to set a new record for the most makeovers done in 24 hours. The challenge began at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday at the John Randle Centre for Yorùbá Culture & History, as part of the Tacha Beauty […]
Atiku Condemns Tinubu’s Presidential Pardons, Says It Undermines Justice
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to grant presidential pardons to individuals convicted of serious crimes, describing the move as a moral and constitutional failure that undermines justice and erodes public confidence in leadership. In a statement issued on Sunday, Atiku described the action as a gross abuse of […]
Tinubu’s Emergency Powers: Court to Decide Dagogo’s Suit Oct 31
The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled October 31, 2025, to deliver its ruling on the issue of jurisdiction in a suit filed by former House of Representatives member, Farah Dagogo, challenging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s constitutional authority to suspend democratically elected officials during the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. The suit, marked FHC/PH/CS/50/2025, lists as defendants the President of the Federal Republic […]
Cardoso Leads Nigeria’s Team to World Bank, IMF Annual Meetings
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, will head Nigeria’s delegation to the 2025 World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings, which are set to open today, October 13, in Washington, D.C. A statement released on Sunday by Presidential Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga said Cardoso will serve as Nigeria’s alternate Governor […]
