Lagos Government to Resume Tolling at Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge in March
The Lagos State Government is pushing to resume tolling at the Lekki tollgate despite strong objections raised by residents, SaharaReporters […]
January 2024
Billionaire Femi Otedola Appointed as Chairman of First Bank Nigeria and FBN Holdings
Billionaire Femi Otedola appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors of First Bank Nigeria, FBN Holdings. Otedola who succeeds
Libya Deports 320 Stranded Nigerians Attempting to Enter Europe
Libya on Tuesday deported no fewer than 320 Europe-bound stranded Nigerians with the International Organisation for Migration coordinating moves to
Kidnappers Demand N10 Million Ransom for Each Student and Teacher Abducted from Apostolic School in Emure-Ekiti, Ekiti State
The kidnappers who abducted the students and teachers of the Apostolic School, Emure-Ekiti have contacted their parents to demand a
Atiku Criticizes Tinubu’s Qualifications to Be President, Insists Nigeria Needs More Than a ‘Tourist-in-Chief’
Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, addressed President Bola Tinubu during his most
Nigerian Army Announces Killing of Zamfara Terrorist Leader, Rescue of 20 Kidnap Victims
In two distinct operations carried out in Zamfara State, troops of Operation Hadarin Daji have announced that they freed twenty
Canadian Province Announces Temporary Ban on International Students, Including Nigerians
British Columbia is banning new post-secondary institutions from applying to enrol Nigerians and other international students for the next two
Ekiti Schoolchildren Abducted by Suspected Terrorists in Emure LGA
Gunmen have reportedly abducted an undisclosed number of schoolchildren in Emure Local Government Area of Ekiti State. According to reports,
Two Traditional Rulers Allegedly Murdered in Herdsmen Attack in Ekiti State
Two traditional rulers have been reportedly murdered in Ekiti State. According to LIB, the incident happened between Oke-Ako and Ipao-Ekiti
Atiku’s Ex-spokesman Bwala Crosses Aisles, Meets with Tinubu in Paris
Atiku’s Ex-spokesman, Daniel Bwala has shared a photo of him and President Bola Tinubu in Paris. Bwala is the former
Host Ivory Coast Eliminates Defending Champions Senegal From AFCON
Host nation, Ivory Coast have knocked out the defending champions Senegal to reach the quarterfinals of the African Cup of
JAMB Accused of Misusing Student’s Personal Information During Registration
A Nigerian mother, simply identified as Iphie Ajike, has called out the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) over the
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Video: Ibadan Shop Destroyed in Fire, Residents Displaced
There was a commotion on Monday afternoon at Ire Akari Estate Area of Soka, Ibadan, Oyo State as a furniture
Police Arrest Osun Prince, Allegedly Linked to Death of U.S.-Based Professor
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest of an Osun prince, the son of Ogiyan of Ejigbo, Eniola Oyeyode
Photonews: Lagos PDP Chairman Regains Freedom After Abduction on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Lagos PDP Chairman Regains Freedom After Abduction on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Photo Credit – LIB
Nigeria Police Arrest Suspected K!dnapper of Slain Bwari Girl, Nabeeha
The operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, on 20th January 2024, have arrested a notorious k!dnapper identified as Bello Mohammed,
Ex-Beauty Queen Wanted by NDLEA After Escaping Drug Raid at Lagos Home
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have declared an ex-beauty queen, Ms. Aderinoye Queen Christmas also known
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Have Withdrawn from ECOWAS
The military regimes in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced their immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community of West
Hunter Allegedly Murders US-Based Lecturer and PDP Chieftain in Osun State
A local hunter has killed United States of America-based Nigerian lecturer and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dr. Richard
Labour Party Candidate, Peter Obi, Says President Bola Tinubu is ‘Causing Nigerians the Most Hardship’
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should be in the
Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Abia State University Kidnapped from Gas Station in Umuahia
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Abia State University, Uturu, Godwin Emezue, was on Friday night, January 26, abducted from a petrol
Dowen College Student, Sylvester Oromoni, Laid to Rest
A 12-year-old pupil of Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos State, Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, who died after he was allegedly tortured by
Nigeria Storms AFCON Quarterfinals After Beating Cameroon in Thrilling Clash
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have defeated Cameroon 2- 0 to reach the quarterfinals of the 2023 Africa Cup of
Arya Starr Apologizes to King Sunny Ade for Misunderstood Greeting Incident
Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr has apologized to music icon Sunny Ade for allegedly “disrespecting” him at the Afrozons-Heineken Pre-Grammy party
Detectives Uncover N50m from Fraudulent Withdrawal from Nollywood Actor Mr Ibu’s Account
Detectives at the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex in Alagbon, Ikoyi, Lagos, have found N50 million that was purportedly taken
PDP Chairman Kidnapped by Gunmen on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
The chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Lagos chapter, Philip Aivoji has been kidnapped. According to reports gathered by
INEC Office in Ibadan Burned Down by Fire, Electoral Materials Destroyed
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Oyo State has confirmed a fire incident at its Ibadan South East Local
Chaos as VIP-Filled Private Jet Crashes in Ibadan
A private jet carrying 10 individuals, including Very Important Personalities (VIPs), has crash-landed in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.
Nigeria Labour Congress President Blasts Tinubu’s Economic Policies, Calls Them ‘Unprecedented’ in the Country’s History
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has slammed the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration,
Police Arrest Mr. Ibu’s Son, Adopted Daughter Over Alleged Misappropriation of N300m Donation
Stella Maris, the spouse of actor Mr. Ibu, has reportedly had his daughter, Jasmine, and sons arrested concerning the purported
TCN: Gas Constraints Behind Shortage of Power Supply in Nigeria
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Thursday announced that shortage of power supply across country was caused by decrease
Gunmen Reportedly Kill Over 30, Destroy Houses in Plateau, Defy Curfew
Over 30 persons have been reportedly killed and several houses destroyed, yesterday, in the Kwahaslalek and the surrounding communities, as
Ex-Governor’s Brother Stops Minister’s Vehicle for Driving Against Traffic in Abuja
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose’s younger brother, Isaac Fayose, said he stopped the vehicle of an unamed minister
Pupil from Ogun State Primary School K!dnapped and M!rder!d, Alleged Ritualists Suspected
Suspected ritualists k!dnapped and k!lled a pupil of St. Joseph’s African Church Primary School, Odootu/Odogbe in Ijebu North Local Government
Oyo State Creates Donation Fund for Victims of Ibadan Explosion
Oyo State government has set up a platform to receive public donations for victims of the deadly explosion that rocked
Those Paid to Serve in Church Will Never Escape Poverty – Salvation Ministries’ Pastor David Ibiyeomie Says
Pastor David Ibiyeomie, the General Overseer of Salvation Ministries in Port Harcourt, has stated that anyone who is paid for
Nigerian Man Dies 24 Hours After Moving to the UK to Pursue Masters
Saheed Wahab, a Nigerian man reportedly died a day after moving to the United Kingdom to pursue his master’s degree.
Nollywood Actor Yul Edochie Establishes Church, Gains Support from Renowned Pastor
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has unveiled his Christian ministry, an online church. The 42-year-old actor made the announcement on his
Osun State Government to Lend N1 Billion to Micro-Credit Agency on Revolving Basis
The governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has revealed that his administration intends to lend N1 billion to the state-owned
New Trend of Self-Kidnapping Raises Alarm: Police Issue Warning About Potentially Dangerous Consequences
The Nigeria Police Force has issued a warning about the alarming new trend of “false kidnapping,” or self-kidnapping, stating that
Lagos Man Arrested for Allegedly Selling Company Car to Relocate His Family
The Lagos State Command has arrested a man who attempted to sell his company’s car in order to raise money
Veteran Fuji Musician, Kollington Ayinla, Reportedly Hospitalized in Critical Condition
Veteran Nigerian Fuji musician, Alhaji Kolawole Rasaq Ilori, popularly known as Kollington Ayinla, is lying ill and has been hospitalised
University of Ilorin Expels Student Over Allegations of Sexual Assault
The Management of the University of Ilorin has expelled a postgraduate student, Mr Mathew Adeboye Balogun (aka Plato) with Matriculation
Super Eagles of Nigeria Secure Spot in Round of 16 After Victory Over Guinea-Bissau
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the round of 16 after beating Guinea-Bissau 1-0 in their last match
Cristiano Ronaldo Questions FIFA Award Credibility After Lionel Messi Win
Superstar footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo has said that football’s individual awards are losing credibility in the wake of Lionel Messi’s controversial FIFA
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Portable Reportedly Attacked After Alleged Failure to Perform at a Booked Gig
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Branded Content: Prestigious Land for Sale in Ojodu Berger, Lagos
Prestigious Land for Sale in Ojodu Berger, Lagos. 0.5 acres of prime land available in a desirable location in Ojodu
Two Kidnapped, One Injured in Attack on Otu Town in Oyo State
No less than two persons have been abducted in an attack on Otu town in Oyo State on Saturday. One
Nobel Laureate Soyinka Cautions Against Rise of “Barbarians” on Nigerian Social Media
Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has opined that Barbarians have taken over social media space in Nigeria. While speaking at
Lagos State Bans Plastic Bags and Styrofoam Take-Away Containers
The Lagos State Government has announced a ban on single-use plastics and Styrofoam packs, popularly called ‘takeaways’, with “immediate effect.”
Victim of Ibadan Explosion to Undergo Brain Surgery for Severe Injuries
One of the victims of the Tuesday explosion that occurred at the Bodija area of Ibadan, Oyo State whose name
Four Siblings of Deceased Nabeeha Al-Kadriyah Reunite After Days in Captivity
The four remaining siblings of late Nabeeha Al-Kadriyah have regained freedom. PurpleWorld earlier reported that the victims were abducted on
Man Raises Alarm over Abduction of Father, Others in Ofosu, Benin-Ore Expressway
A Nigerian man, who has been identified as Safiu Kareem, has raised an alarm regarding the abduction of his father,
Jaiye Kuti Says 85% of Nigerian Women Want to Leave Their Marriages, Says She Tried Three Times
Popular Nollywood actress Jaiye Kuti stirred reactions online as she asserts that out of 100% of women, 85% of them
Nine Injured in Explosion at Kaduna Community, Cause Unknown
Nine children have reportedly been injured in an explosion in Kidandan, Giwa Council Area of Kaduna State, North-West Nigeria. The
Nollywood Actress Lizzy Gold Appeals to President Tinubu to Address Insecurity in Nigeria
Nollywood actress, Lizzy Gold, has appealed to the President, raising alarms over the high level of insecurity in the nation.
Terrorists Attack Principal’s Home in Kaduna State, Killing Him and Kidnapping His Wife and Baby
Terrorists have killed a school principal, Idris Abu Sufyan, and kidnapped his wife and baby in Kuriga community, Birnin-Gwari Local
Abuja Police Command Confirms Arrest of Kidnapper Chinaza Phillip by Kaduna State Police
The Abuja Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a kidnapper named Chinaza Phillip in Abuja by the Kaduna State
Management of Singer MohBad Sues Artist’s Father, Mr. Joseph Aloba, for Defamation
The management of the late Nigerian musician, Ilerioluwa Promise Aloba popularly known as Mohbad, has slammed his father, Mr Joseph
EFCC Chairman Decries Instances of Bribery among Investigative Officers
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that some investigators in the anti-graft agency receive
Osun State Government Terminates Appointments of Three Monarchs, Orders Fresh Selection Process for their Positions
The Osun State Government, has ordered for a new selection process for the positions of Aree of Iree and Owa
Federal Government Relocates FAAN Headquarters to Lagos
The federal government has relocated the headquarters of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria to Lagos. This was revealed in
Super Eagles Soar over Host Côte d’Ivoire in AFCON 2023
The Super Eagles of Nigeria Thursday defeated the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire in their second match at the African Cup of Nations.
Photonews: Comedian AY Makun and Wife Mabel Unfollow Each Other on Social Media Amid Allegations of Threats and Mental Abuse
Comedian AY Makun and wife Mabel have unfollowed each other on Instagram. This comes hours after Mabel alleged threat to
Toyin Abraham: N500m Movie Leak Caused My Hospitalization
Award-winning Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham, has said she was hospitalised due to panic attacks resulting from the illegal circulation of
Injured Sadiq Umar Plays for Real Sociedad Few Days After Leaving Nigeria’s AFCON Squad
Injured Sadiq Umar who was declared unfit for Nigeria before the 2023 AFCON opener in Côte d’Ivoire came on as
Foreign Ownership of Mining Company Linked to Deadly Ibadan Explosion Revealed by Governor Makinde
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said that the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) certificate of a mining company responsible
Abuja Kidnapping Ends in Tragedy as Final Year University Student is Killed by Terrorists
A final year student of the Bayero University, Kano (BUK), Talatu Salihu, has been killed by terrorists who kidnapped her
Omoyele Sowore Poses Questions to Oyo Governor and Security Agencies Regarding Deadly Ibadan Explosion
Posers for the Governor of Oyo State @seyi_amakinde and Security agencies regarding the deadly #IbadanBlast last night
Lagos State Warns Residents About Dangerous, Potentially Poisonous Plantain Chips Being Sold
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has cautioned consumers of fried plantains popularly known as “Plantain Chips” to be
Illegal Mining Activity Blamed for Ibadan Explosion, Killing Two and Injuring 77, Says Oyo State Governor
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has said that two people were killed in the explosion that rocked Ibadan, the state