The Justice Group, a human rights advocacy body, has vowed to drag the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, to court over the death of Chief Lukman Ojora Arounfale, the late Baba Oba of Oyotunji African Village.The group accused the Alaafin of being “vicariously responsible” for the alleged brutal assault that led to Chief…
A Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed July 10 for ruling on a no-case submission filed by Ayodele Fayose, former Governor of Ekiti State, in his trial over money laundering and fraud allegations.Fayose and his company, Spotless Investment Limited, were re-arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on an 11-count charge of…
A wanted kidnapper, Yahaya Zango, has been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Hajj Camp in Abuja during pilgrim screenings ahead of their departure to Saudi Arabia. According to a security source, Zango was apprehended on Sunday after presenting his passport as part of a group of Muslim pilgrims from Abuja…
Aare Dele Momodu, Chairman of Ovation Media Group, has launched the Dele Momodu Leadership Centre, a facility dedicated to training aspiring leaders.The centre’s unveiling was attended by friends, family members, and Governor of Osun State, Senator AdemolaAdeleke.Momodu, who has spent about 40 years in journalism and impacting humanity, described the centre as his gift to…
Catholic priest Fr. Kelvin Ugwu has expressed his lack of respect for President Bola Tinubu, citing the president’s actions and behavior.In a statement, Ugwu criticized Tinubu for allegedly mocking Christians by fabricating fake bishops, cardinals, and pastors to support his Muslim-Muslim ticket.“We Are Not Fools”“I don’t have respect for the man who mocked all Christians…
Controversial Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso has been deported from South Africa after being declared an undesirable person by the Department of Home Affairs.Omotoso was officially deported on May 18, 2025, and was escorted by South African police and Home Affairs officials as he boarded a flight back to Nigeria.Omotoso was acquitted in April of 32…
President Bola Tinubu has informed Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, that he is the head of Nigeria’s delegation to the Vatican.The remark was made during the installation mass of Pope Leo XIV.Tinubu, Peter Obi, and former Ekiti State governor Kayode Fayemi met each other at the event, providing an opportunity…
Nduka Obaigbena, the embattled media mogul, has been evicted from his upscale office complex in Ikoya, Lagos, over unpaid rent exceeding $1 million. The eviction has led to the closure of operations for his media companies, including ARISE News and THISDAY Newspapers, as well as oil firm, General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL). This development adds to…
The Nigeria Police Force has addressed a viral video depicting a police helicopter operation in Kogi State. Contrary to claims that the helicopter was delivering food to bandits, the police clarified that the video shows a legitimate security operation. The operation, conducted on May 10, 2025, involved joint security forces, including local vigilante groups and…
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara recently visited FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, accompanied by two APC governors, to seek reconciliation amid their ongoing political rift. The visit was in response to President Bola Tinubu’s repeated calls for peace in Rivers State, according to Wike, who spoke at a press briefing in Abuja. Wike emphasized that full…
