“Peter Obi Is So Incoherent” – Journalist Blasts Labour Party Leader
Human rights activist and journalist, Abiodun Sanusi, has sparked a scathing critique of former presidential candidate and Labour Party figurehead, Peter Obi. In a...
Segun O’Law Named Lagos Ministry of Transport Ambassador for Road Use Advocacy
The Lagos State Ministry of Transport has officially named Mr. Segun Olawoye, popularly known as Segun O’Law, as an Ambassador for Ease of Road Use. Segun O’Law, a...
Sowore Reacts to Exclusion from Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Observer List, Labels Trial a “Futile Exercise”
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has reacted to his exclusion from the list of approved...
OOU Final Year Student Suspended for Two Semesters Over Clash with SUG President
A final-year student of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago Iwoye, has been suspended for two semesters following a public altercation involving the Students’...
Family Fear as King Sunny Ade Reportedly Goes Missing
Damilola Esther Adeniyi-Adegeye, daughter of legendary Nigerian juju musician King Sunny Ade, has raised alarm over her father’s whereabouts, claiming he has been...
Lagosians Protest Soaring Rent, Slam Real Estate Agents
Frustrated by skyrocketing housing costs and steep agent fees, a group of Lagos residents took to the streets on Sunday to demand urgent reforms. Videos circulating on X...
Bank Employee Busted for Secretly Filming Colleagues in Restrooms; 400+ Videos Found
Stephen Ifeanyichukwu Ejezie, who is reportedly a former quality assurance specialist at Access Bank’s contact centre in Oniru, Lagos, was caught secretly recording...
Apetu of Ipetumodu, Nigerian Cleric Reportedly Convicted in $4.2M COVID Relief Scam
Oba Joseph Oloyede, the Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, and a Nigerian pastor, Edward Oluwasanmi, have reportedly pleaded guilty to charges of COVID-19 relief fraud...
Truck Falls Off Bridge, Crashes Into Crowd at Lagos Bus Stop
On Saturday at Agege, Lagos State, a truck lost control at a sharp bend and plunged off the Agege Bridge, crashing into a crowd gathered under the bridge. The heavy...
Elegant Nurses Forum Condemns Ekiti State Government Over Student Repression
The Elegant Nurses Forum has issued a strong condemnation of the Ekiti State government, citing what it describes as a blatant disregard for human rights and due process...
UNIOSUN 200-Level Students Deliver Powerful Performance of The Gods Are Not to Blame
On the 27th of February, 2025, the Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education (English Education), Osun State University, Ipetu Ijesha campus, hosted a captivating...
Nigeria on the Brink: Terrorism and the Triggered Looming Revolution
The recent surge in terrorism across Nigeria has left citizens feeling helpless and frustrated. The government’s inability to provide security has led to a sense...
Power for the Powerful: FG Approves N10bn for Installation of Solar Project Lights at Presidential Villa
The Federal Government has approved a N10bn allocation in the 2025 budget for the installation of a solar mini-grid at the Presidential Villa. According to Instablog,...
Boko Haram Now Active on TikTok, Using Unmanned Drones, Security Expert Says
A security analyst and senior fellow of the Extremism Policy Unit at Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, Bulama Bukarti, on Sunday, warned that the activities of the...
“Tinubu Runs ‘Motor Park’ Brand of Politics”, Pastor Tunde Bakare Says
Parents Now throw their children over a fence to ensure access to charity food — Pst. Tunde Bakare…..”Nigeria demands Joseph-type visionaries, not...
Women Prefer “Bad Boys” Over Nice Guys – Media Personality Frank Edoho Says
Popular media personality Frank Edoho has stirred debate with his recent comments on TVC’s talk show, The Black Table, claiming that the majority of women are not...
Nigerians Should Defend Themselves – Ex-Defense Minister Warns Amid Rising Threats
Retired General Theophilus Y. Danjuma, former Minister of Defense, has issued a fresh call for Nigerians to take charge of their own security, citing the worsening wave...
Haunting Slaughter of Benue/Plateau Children, Written by Farooq Kperogi
A few days ago, right here on Facebook, I stumbled upon a haunting photo of three little children, their tiny bodies savagely hacked to death in Plateau or Benue. (I...
Restaurant & Bar Building Collapses Lagos, Many Feared Trapped
A tragic incident has occurred in the Ojodu Berger area of Lagos as the popular Equal Right Restaurant & Bar, located on Oremeta Street, completely collapsed just...
390 Repentant Boko Haram Graduate from De-radicalisation Program in Gombe
No fewer than 390 repentant Boko Haram members graduated from the Federal Government’s De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration programme in Gombe State....
Benue Police Confirms 17 Killed In Herdsmen Attack In Sankera
Benue State Police Authority has confirmed the death of seventeen persons killed by armed herdsmen in sankera axis of the state after invading the communities this...
Hundreds of Boko Haram suspects arrested in Lagos — CJTF
Hundreds of suspected Boko Haram members have been arrested in Lagos State, the Commander of the Civilian Joint Task Force in Lagos, Mr Kumar Sanda, has disclosed....
Boy Who Stood in Front of Peter Obi’s Convoy, Quadri Alabi, to Appear in Court as Hearing Date Is Brought Forward
Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has announced that Quadri Alabi, who has been in custody under the Nigerian Correctional Service, will be produced before the Apapa...
Cake Baker “Arrested” for Cakes Too Fine, Too Soft
Taiwo Asimolowo, CEO of Ifeholuwa Kitchen & Events, was “arrested” yesterday at I-Division—not for any crime, but for crafting cakes that are, quite frankly,...
The Chinese – MOPOL Trending Skit. What a Tourist Attraction!, Written by Adeola Soetan
Who rented out those Kaduna MOPOL to the Chinese guys, at what cost and were the policemen considered in the sharing of the rental fees? This should be the primary...
Rivers State Sole Administrator Summons Suspended Governor Fubara, Deputy
Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral (Rtd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, CFR, has summoned suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Dr. Ngozi Ordu, to appear...
How Oluwanifemi Earned a First-Class in Law While Building a Media Brand
In a time when academic excellence is often seen as an uphill battle, Oluwanifemi Ogunmodede stands out as a shining example of what determination, focus, and resilience...
No Safety Guarantee for Uninvited Visitors in Benue State, Benue Governor Alia Says
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has warned that he would not guarantee the safety of any person or group coming to the state without his knowledge. He urged those...
WE ARE THE WORLD: A RESPONSE TO THE NATION’S “THE PERFUNCTORY PROTESTS”, WRITTEN BY OMOLE IBUKUN
Earlier today, The ‘Barometer’ column of The Nation Newspaper made an argument rubbishing the TakeItBack protests that happened last week Monday against the...
Despite Lagos’ $259bn GDP, Roads Crumble, Floods Rise as the Rains Return
Despite Lagos State boasting a GDP of $259 billion—making it the economic powerhouse of Nigeria—its streets tell a story of prolonged decay and neglect,...
Young Workers Training Alumni Network and Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Launch ‘Voices of Workers’ Podcast to Spotlight Nigerian Labour Stories
The Young Workers Training Alumni Network (YWTAN), in collaboration with the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES), has officially announced the launch of a new podcast titled...
Hon. Lateef Adeniji, Vocal Defender of Tinubu’s Administration, Killed After N50m Ransom Payment
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has temporarily shut down its secretariat in mourning following the tragic death of its Director of Administration, Hon. Lateef...
Policeman Slumps, Dies At Viewing Centre After Arsenal Defeated Real Madrid
An Inspector of Police, Stephen Enang, has reportedly slumped and died shortly after watching Arsenal’s emphatic 3–0 win over Real Madrid on Tuesday night in...
Honourable Lekan Badmus Holds Strategic Meeting with Reformers in Diaspora
London, April 8, 2025 – Members of The Reformers in Diaspora convened in London on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, for a special meeting with their esteemed group patron, Hon....
Nigeria’s External Debt Rises to $1.08 Billion
Nigeria’s external debt servicing has rose sharply to $1.08 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024. This marks a significant increase from the previous quarter,...
Wike Hosts Suspended Rivers Legislators in UK
Suspended lawmakers from the Rivers State Assembly were hosted in the United Kingdom on Monday by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. According...
Top Tips from First-Class Graduate Oluwabusayo Fajemila
In an interview with PurpleWorld media correspondent Sarah Adeyemo, OLUWABUSAYO FAJEMILA, a first-class graduate, shares her inspiring journey and offers insights on...
Minister Proposes Extension Of NYSC To Two Years
Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa has proposed an extension of the mandatory one-year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to two years.Nigerian...
Key Adviser to President Tinubu, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, Submits Resignation
Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the Special Adviser on Political Matters to President Bola Tinubu, has resigned from his position after serving for 17 months. According to...
Rivers State Administrator, Ibas, Announces New 2025 Budget
The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retired), has announced that a new 2025 budget is being drafted. He made this known on Thursday while...
Multiple Injuries Reported as LagFerry Boat “Igbega Eko” Explodes En Route to Victoria Island
A LagFerry boat named Igbega Eko has exploded and caught fire while transporting passengers to Victoria Island, resulting in multiple injuries. According to a report by...
The Second-Hand Clothing War: How Kenya Left Nigeria Behind
Highlights: Kenya now leads Africa in second-hand clothing imports, surpassing Nigeria. Imports hit $298 million in 2023, a 12.45% increase from the previous year....
World Bank approves fresh $500m loan for Nigeria
The World Bank has approved a $500 million loan to Nigeria, Galaxy TV revealed. According to the TV Station, the loan was granted on March 28, 2025. The report further...
Death may be reversible hours or days after a person appears to be gone – NYU doctor
Dr. Sam Parnia, an associate professor at NYU’s Langone Medical Center and a leading voice in near-death research, is challenging one of humanity’s oldest...
Saudi Arabia Confirms Eid al-Fitr on March 30 As Shawwal Crescent Moon Is Sighted
Saudi Arabia has officially announced the sighting of the crescent moon, marking the beginning of the Islamic month of Shawwal. Consequently, Eid al-Fitr will be...
Traore – Faking A Revolution! – By Omole Ibukun
There is a reason I don’t take people who post pictures of this guy (Captain Ibrahim Traore) on social media serious. People who have not done anything substantial to...
The Road to Uromi, Written by Gimba Kakanda
When we push back against the stereotypes and profiling of the North—especially narratives that strip its people of their humanity or, as one mob agitator once put it,...
Former Presidential Spokesperson Doyin Okupe Laid to Rest in Hometown of Iperu-Remo
Dr Doyin Okupe, former Presidential spokesperson to ex-Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, has been buried in his hometown Iperu-Remo, Ogun State. Ogun...
Bisola Ajimobi Kola-Daisi, Late Ex-Gov. Abiola Ajimobi’s Eldest Daughter, Passes Away at 42 in the UK
Bisola Ajimobi Kola-Daisi, the first child of the immediate past governor of Oyo State, late Abiola Ajimobi is dead. According to Instablog, Bisola who is married to Mr...
FG Declares Two-Day Public Holiday for Eid-el-Fitr 2025, March 31 and April 1
The Federal Government has announced that Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, will be observed as public holidays across Nigeria in honor of the Eid-el-Fitr...
FG Begins Paying N77,000 Monthly Allowance to Corps Members
The Federal Government has finally began the payment of N77,000 monthly allowance to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members. Some corps members on Wednesday...
NANS, NAUS Issue Joint Petition Calling for Swift Action Against Silver Transport Company Over Fatal Accident Involving Osun State University Students
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Osun Axis, in collaboration with the National Association of University Students (NAUS) CMC Osun, has released a...
Rights Activists in Nigeria Share Stories of Abuse on International Day of Rights to Truth
March 24th is a day set aside as the International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims to honor the...
Osun State University Announces Closure to Mourn 5 Students Lost in Tragic Accident
The Vice-Chancellor and Management of Osun State University has declared the closure of the institution on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, following a devastating motor...
SDP Is an Extension of Tinubu’s Influence – Sowore
Omoyele Sowore, former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has stated that the Social Democratic Party (SDP) is essentially a branch of...
The Reformers Extend Condolences to Bereaved Families and Osun State University Community Following Tragic Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Accident That Claimed Students’ Lives
In response to the tragic accident on March 23, 2025, that claimed the lives of students from Osun State University, The Reformers group has expressed its heartfelt...
The Reformers Extend Heartfelt Condolences to the Osun State University Community Following a Tragic Accident that Claimed the Lives of Students on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
The Reformers group extends heartfelt condolences to the families of the students who lost their lives in the tragic accident that occurred on March 23, 2025, on the...
The Stigma of Stink: How Society Reacts to Body Odor
Readers have been made to understand that there are two glands responsible for sweating on the body: apocrine and eccrine glands. Eccrine glands can be found all over...
Nigerians Decry Excessive Bank, POS Charges
In Nigeria, commercial banks deduct various charges from transactions, including the Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL), SMS alert fees, stamp duty, transfer fees,...
Osun Governor Adeleke Imposes Fresh Curfew on Ifon and Ilobu as Communal Crisis Escalates
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has once again imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Ifon and Ilobu communities following renewed violence over disputed lands. This...
Namibia Inaugurates First Female President, Nandi-Ndaitwah
Namibia on Friday sworn in its first Female President after Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah won the Presidential election last year that extended the ruling party’s 35-year...
Nigerian Pastor Korede Komaiya Arrests Fellow Pastor Over Criticism Of His ‘Prosperity Teachings’
Apostle Festus Alilu, the senior pastor of Word of Power Gospel Church International in Ughelli, Delta State, was arrested by the police late Thursday following...
Oyo State Government Drops Charges Against Ooni’s Ex-Wife, Agidigbo FM Boss, and School Principal in Ibadan Stampede Case that Claimed Lives of 35 Children
The Oyo State Government has officially withdrawn the criminal charges against Naomi Silekunola (ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife), Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat (Agidigbo FM owner),...
CIG Motors Reportedly Takes Over LagRide from Lagos Govt, Sets ₦150,000 Fixed Salary for Drivers, Cancels Drive-to-Own Scheme
CIG Motors, the Chinese automaker behind GAC vehicles in Nigeria, has assumed full operational control of LagRide, the Lagos State-backed ride-hailing platform,...
Kidnappers have set up camps in Lagos, Oyo, Ekiti, Ondo and Ogun state – Afenifere youth leader recounts ordeal in kidnappers’ den
The recently released Afenifere National Youth President, Eniola Ojajuni, has revealed that kidnappers have set up at least 55 camps across the South-West, strategically...
Osun Unfortunate with Adeleke’s Leadership, Ex-Speaker Owoeye Says
Former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Timothy Owoeye, has criticized the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke, stating that the state is...
Trump Administration Reportedly Eyes Sweeping Travel Ban on 43 Countries in Continued Immigration Crackdown
The Donald Trump administration is reportedly weighing a broad travel ban, potentially targeting citizens of 43 countries, according to sources and an internal...
Nigeria’s Class Delusion, by Gimba Kakanda
The degree of classism one witnesses in Nigeria is paradoxical for a country where social mobility is so fluid. You can count on the fingers of your hands the number of...
2027 Transfer Window: Ex-PDP Governorship Candidate Jandor Meets Tinubu
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State during the 2023 general election, Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as...
2027 Transfer Window: Peter Obi is now the face of opposition politics in Nigeria and I’m ready to work with him – Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, who also serves as the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum, has stated his willingness to work alongside...
How Grok on X is Exposing Peter Obi’s Lies and Corruption, By Comrade Ufezime Nelson Ubi
In today’s digital age, politicians can no longer hide behind media-controlled narratives and empty rhetoric. With artificial intelligence revolutionizing information...
BREAKING: Major Dr. Hamza Al-Mustapha Reportedly Joins SDP
Major Dr. Hamza Al-Mustapha, a former Chief Security Officer to General Sani Abacha, has joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP). This was made known by a report from...
Lagos LAWMA Sweepers Protest N30,000 Salary, Say They Buy Brooms with Their Money
Workers under the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) have raised concerns over their poor working conditions, citing meager salaries, lack of health benefits, and...
Peter Obi Will Join The APC – Presidency
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has claimed that Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, will...
Customer Abducts Online Vendor During Delivery in Lagos, Police Nab Suspects
Lagos Police have arrested suspects involved in the abduction of an online vendor during a product delivery, following a swift response to the incident. The abduction...
Tinubu Has Better Chances of Winning Re-election Than He Had When He First Contested, by Oluwaseyi Oyetunbi
No politician I know of in Nigeria today plays politics like Tinubu does. Without rigging, in a free and fair election, Tinubu might struggle but he would still emerge...
IJOBA LANDE: Social Media Influencers and Micro-celebrities and the Promotion of Absurdity, Mediocrity and Nudity – Wale Oni
The rise of social media influencers and micro-celebrities has reshaped the cultural landscape, often rewarding spectacle over substance. Scholars such as Crystal Abidin...
Rethinking History: The Myth of Mungo Park and the Discovery of River Niger, By Comrade Ufezime Nelson Ubi
History is meant to enlighten, educate, and preserve the truth of past events. However, when history is manipulated or misrepresented, it becomes a tool of...
PurpleWorld Exclusive: An Unforgettable Conversation with FUOYE’s Triumphant Scholar, Samuel Sodunke
In an exclusive interview with PurpleWorld correspondent Sarah Adeyemo, recent Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) graduate Samuel Sodunke shares his remarkable journey...
Women as Accomplices, Written by Adeola Soetan
Ask 100 women how they got “disvirgined”, you will be shocked that over 80% were sexually harrased to get disflowered. It’s a secret most women keep...
Newly Employed Accountant, Aderibigbe Eniola Samson, Accused of Theft and Absconding with Company Property
A recent hire at a local company, Aderibigbe Eniola Samson, has been accused of stealing a laptop, money, and cutting off communication with his employer. According to...
Closing Down Education: Knowledge Industry For Religion Industry is BAD, by Adeola Soetan
I was in secondary school when I lost my mum. My family refused to tell me in the hostel until I finished my exam 7 days after her death and burial. That’s the...
Family Planning’s Dark Side: Prevention Turns to Pain, By Omowunmi Ewatee
Nowadays, sexually active women have been advised to adopt family planning to prevent unwanted pregnancies. This recommendation is particularly relevant given...
Why Omoyele Sowore Will Bring Back Fuel Subsidy the Right Way, Written by Ufezime Nelson Ubi
Nigeria’s fuel crisis is not just about high prices; it is a reflection of deep-rooted corruption, inefficiency, and policies designed to benefit the elite while...
Nigerian Man Faces 96 Years in US Prison for Allegedly Defrauding Pandemic Aid Programs
Oluwanishola Oyedyipo Jinadu, a 25-year-old Nigerian man who overstayed his B1/B2 nonimmigrant visa in the United States, has been charged with defrauding federal...
IBB Book Launch: Nigeria, Tribe and Ethnicity Is Never A Problem, Written by Obi Nna
THIS IS NOT A TRIBAL POST… I am yet to recover from the trauma of IBB’s book launch, I don’t know how long it will take me. I used to boast of how issues...
The Vagina Hole Is For Pee, Written by Victoria Ibezim-Ohaeri
It’s time for the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to rethink and revamp its role in a morally retrogressing society like ours. During the elections, NBC...
Ramadan 2025: Nigeria to Begin Fasting on March 1, Announces Sultan of Sokoto
His Eminence Alhaji Dr. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and Leader of Muslims in Nigeria, has...
UK Prime Minister Publicly Scorns Badenoch in Parliament, Says She’s Desperately Searching for Relevance
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has publicly derided Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Conservative Party, by accusing her of engaging in a “desperate search for...
Honourable Lekan Badmus Meets with The Reformers in Diaspora to Discuss Impactful Initiatives
On February 25, 2025, members of The Reformers in Diaspora gathered in London for a meeting with their group patron and Executive Director of Marine and Operations at...
16-Year-Old Boy Reportedly Kills Grandmother, Steals 4 Million Naira and Gold Jewelry
Residents of Pako Police Station, Amukoko Roundabout in Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government Area of Lagos State are mourning the loss of a beloved businesswoman and...
Veteran Nigerian Rapper Ruggedman Opens Up About His Decision to Remain Unmarried and Childless
Veteran Nigerian rapper Ruggedman, whose real name is Michael Stephens, has opened up about his personal life and the reason behind his decision not to have children. He...
Naira Marley, Sam Larry, and Primeboy Cleared of Involvement in Mohbad’s Tragic Death
A Magistrate Court in Lagos’ Yaba district has exonerated singer Naira Marley, music promoter Sam Larry, Primeboy, and Opere Babatunde, the former manager of the...
Man Allegedly Beats Girlfriend to Death in Ijegun, Lagos; Police Take Suspect into Custody
A 23-year-old man has been arrested by the Lagos State Police for allegedly beating his girlfriend to death in the Ijegun area of the state. The incident occurred in the...
Yomi Fabiyi Announces Feb 27th for Public Protest, Says Those Who K!lled Mohbad Are Roaming Free
Nollywood actor Yomi Fabiyi has called for a nationwide protest on February 27th, demanding justice for the late singer Mohbad, who passed away under mysterious...
Ikipalin: The Dani Tribe’s Painful Tradition of Mourning
Tradition is the heart of a people’s way of life. In the Baliem Valley of Papua, Indonesia, the Dani tribe exists. The Dani people are popularly known for their...
Another Building Collapse Rocks Lagos
In the early hours of the morning, a structurally compromised building at 1 Olanipekun Street, located near Jimoh Balogun Street in the Ikosi-Ketu area of Lagos, has...
Osun State Govt Responds to AGF Fagbemi’s Controversial Attempt to Interfere with Local Government Elections
The Osun State Government has found itself in a heated standoff with the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, who...
The Unseen Burden: Why Parents Must Stop Relying Solely on Teachers, Written by Ogundipe Daniel
Teachers are often expected to be miracle workers, imparting knowledge, discipline, and values to their students. However, this expectation is unrealistic and unfair....
The Case of The Young Alapata (Butcher) of Ilorin: Stop Denying, Stop Keeping Quiet When Your Faith Members Commit Crime, Written by Adeola Soetan
When someone attends mosque to worship & recites the Quran, pulls his tasbeeh everywhere he goes,. He never fails attending Jumat where you fellowship together, he...
