By Ayomide Otitoju No fewer than six people have been killed in a road accident at the NASFAT Junction along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, while two others sustained injuries. The Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the incident in a statement issued in Abeokuta by the sector’s Public Relations Officer,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed that the driver of the Lexus SUV involved in the fatal road accident that claimed the lives of two associates of former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, is currently in police custody. The accident occurred on Monday along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway while the vehicle…
By Ayomide Otitoju The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Tanko Yunusa, has declared that the movement will remain within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and accept the outcome of the party’s presidential primary, even if former Vice President Atiku Abubakar emerges as the candidate. Yunusa made the statement on Thursday during an appearance…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed optimism that 2026 will be a “glorious” year for Lagos State and Nigeria, urging citizens to remain steadfast in faith and supportive of ongoing efforts to address the country’s challenges. The governor spoke on New Year’s Day during a thanksgiving service at the State House Chapel, Marina,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, began the New Year with a visit to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, where she welcomed the first baby of 2026. In a statement issued Thursday by her SSA Media, Busola Kukoyi, she described 2026 as a year of “peace in abundance” and “prosperity in…
Several dozen people are presumed dead and about 100 others injured after a fire tore through a crowded bar in Crans-Montana, one of Switzerland’s top luxury ski resorts, police said early Thursday. The blaze erupted at around 1:30 a.m. local time (0030 GMT) on New Year’s Day at the Le Constellation bar, which can hold…
Israel announced on Thursday that 37 international NGOs operating in Gaza failed to meet new security and transparency standards, particularly regarding disclosure of their Palestinian staff, and said it will enforce a ban on their activities. The affected organizations are now required to cease operations by March 1, 2026—a move the United Nations has warned…
By Ayomide OtItoju Former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital and declared clinically fit to continue recovery at home, following a road accident that claimed the lives of his two close friends. A joint statement from Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, and Ogun State Special Adviser on…
By Ayomide Otitoju At least seven people have been confirmed dead following a deadly attack on Bum community in Chugwi, Vwang district of Jos South Local Government Area, Plateau State. The Berom Youths Moulder-Association (BYM) said the assault, allegedly carried out by suspected armed bandits, occurred around 11 p.m. on Wednesday as residents were preparing…
