By Sola Ojewusi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate arrest of Prince George Buchi Nwabueze following the discovery of an alleged fake government agency operating from the premises of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF). The development followed an investigation by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other [...] The post Tinubu Orders Arrest of…
By THE CITIZEN NG In the last couple of days, some fabricated contents conveying lies and falsehood linking the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries to the death of Femi Jimoh, a former pastor with the ministry, has been making the rounds. Many will recall that the late Pastor Femi Jimoh, a former clergy [...] The post Late Femi Jimoh’s Death: The Truth And The Lies Against MFM People Don’t…
By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, has been honoured with the prestigious Outstanding Local Government Chairman of the Year 2026 Award by Business Times Award, in recognition of his exemplary leadership, innovative approach to grassroots governance and commitment to sustainable community development. The award was…
LAPO Microfinance Bank Limited, in partnership with the World Savings and Retail Banking Institute (WSBI) and First City Monument Bank (FCMB), will convene a three-day Peer-Learning and Africa Region Meeting from September 1 to 3, 2026, bringing together leading financial institutions, policymakers, development partners, climate experts and innovation leaders from across Africa. The convening,…
International support is gathering around the candidature of Akasoba Zainab Duke-Abiola, mni, as networks across Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America increasingly identify her as a compelling choice for the next Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN). The Chief of Global Outreach for Akasoba’s United Nations Secretary General Campaign (UNSGC), Dr Jenny Clarence, stated [...] The post…
By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, has demonstrated his appreciation for the dedication and commitment of environmental sweepers in keeping the Council and its environs clean and environmentally healthy. As part of efforts to recognise their invaluable contribution to the cleanliness and aesthetics of Onigbongbo [...] The…
By Jimmy Fatunbi The University of Ibadan (UI) has emerged as the highest-ranked Nigerian university in the July 2026 edition of the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities, with the University of Lagos (UNILAG) taking second place nationally. The July 2026 ranking assessed 32,148 universities and higher education institutions worldwide. UI ranked 1,291st globally to emerge [...] The post FULL…
By Jimmy Fatunbi Yoruba Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, is reportedly battling stage 4 cancer. In a viral video shared on Kokoroalate Facebook Reel, a woman who identified herself as Ogogo’s daughter appealed to the public for assistance, particularly alternative medical treatment for the veteran actor. According to her, the hospital where [...] The post Popular Nollywood…
By Sola Ojewusi LAGOS — The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into concern following an emotional public appeal by the daughters of veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who revealed that their father is battling stage-four cancer and urgently needs further medical intervention. The actor’s daughters, Lima and Kira Taiwo, made [...] The post HELP US SAVE…
By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, has received an Award of Commendation from the Lagos State Government, through the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Climate Change and Circular Economy, in recognition of his administration’s commitment to environmental sustainability, climate action and circular [...] The…
*Jonathan, Oti, Fubara, Ododo Grace Event First daughter of the Governor of Bayelsa State, Dr. Stephanie Ebidenere Diri and her spouse, Ballad Tamaradoubra Agbeyei, were on Sunday joined in matrimony at the state headquarters of the Royal House of Grace International Church in Yenagoa. The glamorous event had in attendance former First Lady of Nigeria, [...] The post Gov Diri’s Daughter, Spouse…
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Saturday, blessed the union of his first dauĝhter, Dr. Stephanie Ebidenere and Ballad Tamaradoubra Agbeyei, at his Sampou country home in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area. The traditional marriage had in attendance several high profile guests, including Nigeria’s former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, chairman of the Nigeria [...] The…
By Peter Omopo Over the years, only a few Big Brother Naija housemates have voluntarily ended their journeys before being evicted or reaching the finale. From health concerns to personal circumstances, such exits have provided some of the most unexpected moments in the history of the reality television show. With Season 11 housemate Neche becoming [...] The post FULL LIST: Three BBNaija Housemates…
By Jimmy Fatunbi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 48-year-old businessman, Nwankwo Onyebuchi, for allegedly trafficking 1.55kg of cocaine concealed in the walls and railings of his luggage at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on [...] The post NDLEA Arrests…
By Jimmy Fatunbi Two suspected kidnappers were killed and two kidnapped victims rescued during a gun battle between security operatives and suspected kidnappers in a forest in Imo State. The operation followed an intelligence report, according to a statement by the Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, Ani Iniedu. Iniedu said police operatives, alongside local [...] The post Two Suspected…
