By Ayomide Otitoju Omika Mohammed, the Zonal Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi East Senatorial District, has passed away at the age of 45. Mohammed, who succeeded Nasir Agbodu as the Zonal Chairman only a few months ago, died under mysterious circumstances. The news of his death was confirmed by Abdullahi Bello,…
Los Angeles County has agreed to a historic $4 billion settlement to resolve thousands of sexual abuse claims, marking what is set to be the largest such settlement in U.S. history. The agreement, which still requires approval from the county’s board of supervisors, aims to compensate nearly 7,000 individuals who were abused while in juvenile…
By Ayomide Otitoju The driver and conductor of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) vehicle have fled the scene, leaving passengers stranded as the bus caught fire in Maryland, Lagos State, on Saturday morning. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred when the bus, traveling from Ikorodu to CMS, began emitting smoke from the driver’s side….
By Ayomide Otitoju The historic coronation of Oba Abimbola Owoade as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo took place today, marking a significant moment in the ancient town of Oyo. Owoade succeeds the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, who passed away on April 22, 2022, after an illustrious reign of over 50 years. The event, held at…
US President Donald Trump unveiled the first “gold card” residency permit, priced at $5 million each, aboard Air Force One on Thursday. Holding a prototype of the card, which featured his image and the inscription “The Trump Card,” Trump told reporters that the special visa would likely be available for purchase within the next two…
By Ayomide Otitoju Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the National Assembly, has dared Senate President Godswill Akpabio to proceed with legal action over allegations she made accusing him of plotting her assassination. Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme aired Thursday night, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker revealed that she…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Bayelsa State High Court sitting in Yenagoa has issued an interim injunction restraining associates of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, from holding a planned mega rally in the state capital. The rally, which was scheduled to take place in Yenagoa on April 12, 2025, has now been…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) has paid glowing tribute to Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, founder of Adron Homes & Properties, on the occasion of his 50th birthday, applauding his transformative impact on Nigeria’s real estate industry. In a congratulatory message on Friday, REDAN President and Chairman of Council, Prince Akintoye…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, has announced its readiness to launch the debut edition of Eko Flavours Junior, a culinary competition aimed at nurturing and showcasing young culinary talents across the state. Organized in partnership with Culinara—Nigeria’s leading culinary platform—the competition is set to kick…
