Surulere Residents Protest “Illegal Cemetery Project” Near School and Homes
Residents of Natufe/Animashaun community in Surulere, Lagos, took to the streets to protest the construction of a cemetery in their […]
Kaduna Security Commissioner’s Phone Reportedly Stolen During Security Event
Barrister Sule Shu’aibu, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs had his mobile phone stolen during a government event
Empty Gas Tanker Blocks Ibeju Bridge, Causes Heavy Traffic on Epe Expressway
Officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have since arrived at the scene to manage traffic and guide motorists through alternative routes.
US Cancels Visas of Foreigners Who Celebrated Charlie Kirk’s Death
The State Department also shared screenshots of social media posts from people in South Africa, Germany, Mexico, Brazil, and Paraguay who made jokes or praised his death.
FG Changes Admission Rules, Removes Maths for Some Arts Students
Dr. Alausa explained that every year, over two million candidates write the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), but only about 700,000 get admitted. He said the new policy will help close this gap and allow schools to admit an extra 250,000 to 300,000 students each year.
The continued prosecution of MAZI NNAMDI KANU must be opposed by all and sundry, By ALOY EJIMAKOR
To better understand how Kanu ended up in Nigeria and why he’s not supposed to face trial, you need to juxtapose it to what happened to Umaru Dikko in 1984 and its fallouts. Dikko’s kidnapping was, like this one of Kanu, a brazen act of attempted extraordinary rendition, which – by the way – is a grave State crime under the canons of international law that bind Nigeria as a bonafide member of comity or nations. When it happens, dire consequences must ensue and one of them is this: By the dint of such egregious misconduct, the complicit rogue State permanently loses its prosecutorial power over the victim of the rendition.
Umahi Replies Seyi Makinde Over Lagos–Calabar Highway Cost, Says Oyo Governor Got It Wrong
The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has replied to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s criticism of the cost of
Nigeria Police Confirm Nigerians Are Their Customers, Celebrate “Customer Service Week” Nationwide
The message was accompanied by a graphic featuring the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, with the caption: “The Nigeria Police Force celebrates Customer Service Week — as we renew our commitment to placing you at the heart of our service. Your Safety, Our Mission.”
Armed Robbers Kill Two Teenagers, Injure Barber in Lagos
The victims, identified only as Chijindu and Akorede, were killed on Saturday night, October 4, while having their hair cut at a barbershop on Abengo Close.
Senator Kelvin Chukwu Leaves Labour Party for APC
His defection was made public on Wednesday during the Senate sitting, after Senate President Godswill Akpabio read his letter.
Police Arrest Five Amotekun Officers Over Akinlalu Killings, Dismiss Osun Commander’s Assassination Claim
Police spokesperson DSP Abiodun Ojelabi said in a statement that the arrests followed investigations into the September 30, 2025 incident, when Amotekun operatives allegedly invaded Akinlalu.
Sowore Calls for Peaceful March to Aso Rock to Demand Nnamdi Kanu’s Release
Sowore made the call on Tuesday night through a post on his official social media page, saying he was ready to put aside political differences for the cause of justice.
Bandits Kill Two, Kidnap Village Head in Kwara’s Patigi Area
Witnesses who spoke with Reporters from ThisDay said the bandits came around 7 p.m. while people were getting ready for Maghrib prayer. They started shooting to scare everyone before carrying out the attack.
Osun Amotekun Commander Reportedly Survives Gun Attack in Osogbo
The matter has been reported to the Ota-Efun Police Division, and investigations are ongoing. So far, no one or group has claimed responsibility for the attack, and the motive remains unknown.
The Voice That Makes Big Brother, By Sulaimon Popoola
Big Brother is not just a narrator; he is a psychologist, a therapist, and a master of emotional intelligence. He knows how to balance warmth and authority perfectly. One moment, he can sound like a strict father figure, and the next, he’s a teasing friend. He knows exactly when to push the housemates to open up emotionally and when to step back and give them space. His voice alone can express joy, disappointment, humor, and anger and he does it so effortlessly that it feels natural.
David Hundeyin Criticises ‘Obidients’, Calls Them “Depressing” and “Delusional” Over Fake Narratives
His comment came as a reaction to a post by another X user, @firstladyship, who had urged Nigerians to “pay attention” to a supposed political move involving U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, a claim Hundeyin appeared to dismiss as another example of online misinformation.
World Teachers’ Day: NUT Raises Alarm Over Shortage of Nearly 200,000 Teachers in Nigeria
He called on all levels of government to urgently employ more teachers and improve the working conditions of those already in service, saying teachers are key to building a better nation.
Osun State University Students’ Union Releases Video Exposing Harsh Hostel Realities
The video, which includes a Yoruba-language sound bite lamenting the situation, showcases the struggles of students who are forced to pay exorbitant rent for accommodations that, according to the union, are often substandard and lack basic amenities.
EFCC Drags Woman to Court Over N240.5m Forex Fraud in Abuja
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned a woman, Ene Queen Bamaiyi, over an alleged N240.5 million foreign
Governor Adeleke Frees 36 Prisoners to Mark Nigeria’s Independence Day
This means that their punishments have been cancelled, and they are free from all penalties linked to their offences.
FCT CP Confirms Arise TV Anchor Died After Jumping From 3rd Floor During Armed Robbery
Speaking during an appearance on Arise TV on Wednesday, CP Adewale confirmed that police officers met Somtochukwu in a critical condition at the scene before taking her to Maitama General Hospital.
Dangote Refinery Sacks All Nigerian Workers
The memo instructed affected workers to return all company property and obtain exit clearance. The finance department was also told to calculate their benefits and entitlements for payment in line with their contracts.
Omoyele Sowore: Nigeria’s Most Radical With A Cause, By Frank Tietie
Successful nation-states around the world have been built on the sacrifices made by their leaders. In Nigeria, while many see
National Broadcast Academy Celebrates Ayedun L. Ayinla’s Retirement, 60th Birthday
Reacting to the announcement, Success Enyubala, an alumna of the Academy who concluded her Basic journalism programme in August and served as class governor, described Mr. Ayinla as a disciplinarian and an exceptional teacher.
Photonews: Another building collapse in mangoro area of Lagos
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₦44 Billion Shared to Local Government Chairmen, Yet Nigerians Only Blame Tinubu — Tacha
From the distributable revenue, the federal government got N100.93 billion, states received N336.45 billion and local governments got N235.51 billion.
Truck Accident Kills Police Officer, One Other in Lagos
Security operatives later moved the police officer’s body to a morgue in Yaba, while relatives of the female victim rushed to the scene to retrieve her remains.
“Late Comedian Sanku Still Owed N13m for SUV Before His Death”, Content Creator Finest Says
During a TikTok live session, Finest explained that Sanku bought the Lexus for N25.4 million from JJ Motors Empire and Services Limited.
Court to Hear Osun Government’s Challenge on Local Government Funds September 29
On the other hand, counsel to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Muritala Abdulrasheed (SAN), and counsel to the Accountant General of the Federation, Alhaji Tajudeen Oladoja (SAN), opposed the application. They claimed that Osun’s motion was only a tactic to delay the quick resolution of the case.
Sowore Petitions Florida Attorney General Over Alleged Wike Properties in U.S
The document further cites relevant provisions of both U.S. and Nigerian law, including 18 U.S.C. § 1957 in the U.S. and Section 18 of Nigeria’s Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, which criminalize concealing or disguising proceeds of unlawful activity.
The Almajiri Crisis: A Ticking Time Bomb in Nigeria, By Agena Robert Ande
The Federal Government’s inaction is deliberate, and Northern elders’ silence is complicity. Religious beliefs and political interests cannot justify ignoring this humanitarian crisis. Nigeria’s future hangs in the balance. We cannot afford to wait.
Osun Govt Stops Big Graduation Parties for Nursery and Kindergarten Pupils
In a circular released on Friday, the ministry said the events put too much financial pressure on parents, waste teaching time, and turn education into business.
President Tinubu Lifts State of Emergency in Rivers State
The President, however, noted that intelligence reports now indicate a new atmosphere of peace and cooperation among political stakeholders in Rivers. He described the development as a “welcome achievement” and stressed that there was no further need to extend the emergency rule.
DSS Files Cybercrime, Defamation Charges Against Sowore, Drags Meta and X to Court
The charges were signed by the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation (DPPF), Mohammed Babadoko Abubakar. No date has yet been fixed for the arraignment of the defendants.
Guinness World Records Officially Recognises Hilda Baci’s Largest Serving of Nigerian Jollof Rice
The feat, which has now been entered into the record books, was accomplished on September 13, 2025, after hours of intense cooking at Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos.
FG Flags Off $950m Wurukum Flyover Project in Benue
He commended Governor Hyacinth Alia for facilitating the project through the prompt compensation of affected property owners and for supporting President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to advancing infrastructure development in the state.
FG to Demolish Carter Bridge Linking Iddo, Idumota, CMS, Declares It Unsafe for Use
Carter Bridge, first built in 1901, was the very first link between Lagos Island and the mainland. Over the years, it has been reconstructed and repaired several times, but it has remained an essential route for millions of commuters and traders moving between Iddo, Idumota, and CMS.
Hilda Baci’s Giant Jollof Rice Pot Breaks During Weigh-in
The incident happened at the venue, Eko hotel and suits, in the early hours of Saturday as organisers made efforts to officially weigh the gigantic pot of rice.
Photonews: Hilda Baci Sets Out to Cook Largest Pot of Jollof Rice
Celebrity chef Hilda Baci has kicked off the preparation of what is expected to be the world’s largest pot of jollof rice, drawing attention as a potential record-breaking feat.
NEPAL: MASS PROTESTS TOPPLE SHARMA OLI: CAN THE STRUGGLE BE TAKEN FURTHER? – WRITTEN BY ADARAMOYE MICHEAL LENIN
The mass movement continues, and the cities of Nepal are soaked in flames from burnt houses and properties of corrupt politicians. Power has left the walls of government buildings; it now resides with the mass of angry protesters. A video of the Hilton hotel, an abode for corrupt politicians to lavish money on merriment, circulated on social media; fire and flames had consumed it, burnt down by angry protesters. Many politicians have now abandoned their homes and fled. Without a Prime Minister, without the parliament, and with the flight of political officeholders, the institutions of repression—the police, law courts, and prisons—have become paralyzed. The police, without a “state” to be loyal to, are non-existent. The question is who will fill this vacuum?
DSS Sends Letter to Sowore Over Post on Tinubu
“You and your ilk have dragged me through unscrupulous abuse and gross violations of rights for decades without remorse,” he wrote, adding that the DSS had consistently acted “bullishly, illegally, and unlawfully—serving as a ready tool of oppression for dictatorial regimes.”
Nigerian Police Reportedly Paid N51.9m for IGP Escort Feeding and Allowances in 2 Months
Fresh records have revealed that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) spent a total of N51,927,480 on the feeding and allowances
Hello Boda Òdè, – By Omole Ibukun
Intellectually lazy people like you will quickly resort to politically manipulative arguments about stability, but you’re just being foolish. If you think submitting yourself to a corrupt elite that fights each other everyday of their life over sharing formula is more stable, then you’re actually more foolish than Gehgeh.
Media Figure Omojuwa Denies Being Scared of Nepal-Like Protest in Nigeria
The protests continued on Tuesday, with demonstrators setting fire to the parliament building, the headquarters of the Nepali Congress Party and the home of former prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba. The homes of several other politicians have also been vandalised.
Donald Trump’s Close Ally Charlie Kirk Assassinated During Utah Speech
Utah Governor Spencer Cox confirmed that a “person of interest” had been taken into custody, though no charges were immediately announced. “This is a dark day for our state,” Cox said. “We are treating this as a political assassination. We urge anyone with information about the shooting to come forward.”
Nigerian Police Spent N22.2m on Biscuits, N13.3m on Toilet Rolls in 2023 – Govspend Records Reveal
According to the records, the NPF spent a staggering N22.28 million on 85 cartons of Cream Crackers biscuits as part of “dry ration for personnel on discreet security operations.”
DSS Writes X (Formerly Twitter) to Deactivate Sowore’s Account
In a letter dated 6th September 2025, and addressed to the Chairman and CEO of X Corp in Texas, USA, the DSS accused Sowore of “misleading information and willful intention to further an ideology capable of serious harm.”
Where Does EFCC’s Recovered Money Really Go? – By Comrade Ufezime Nelson Ubi
We must not deceive ourselves. If Nigerians do not ask hard questions, nothing will change. We need to know how much has been recovered in the last ten, fifteen, even twenty years. We need to know which projects these recoveries have funded. Nigerians should be able to point to schools, hospitals, or roads that were built with EFCC recovered funds. If the government insists these projects exist, then let citizens go and touch them with their own hands. If this is not possible, then it means the so called fight against corruption is just another scam, another deception designed to pacify the poor masses while the elite continue their feast.
No ₦500 Fuel Tax in January 2026, Says Presidential Tax Reform Chief
The clarification follows widespread public concern that Nigerians would soon face another round of hardship from new fuel-related taxes under President Bola Tinubu’s administration which PurpleWorld had reported earlier.
President Tinubu Departs Abuja to Begin 2025 Annual Leave
President Tinubu will spend the period between France and the UK and then return to the country.
Nigerians will pay N500 tax on every N10,000 petrol purchase from January 2026
Government officials say the revenue will be channeled into climate change projects and renewable energy initiatives.
Ibadan: From Rediffusion Box to Multiple Radio Stations, By Adeola Soetan
Ibadan stands tall in playing host to many conventional radio stations but more still needs to be done in specific target audience areas and issues based radio broadcasting as the town continues to grow and develop into a mega state structure with eleven local government areas. Ibadan with a population of over six million is more than the population of Bayelsa and Yobe states.
Nigerians Must Wake Up Before 2027 Becomes Another 2023, By Ufezime Nelson Ubi
The question remains: how long will Nigerians endure humiliation? How long will we remain silent while the oppressors grow fat on our poverty? How long will we pretend that change will come through a process that has been rigged from the very beginning?
Police Restrict Egungun Masquerades to Designated Venues in Lagos
The Police further warned that anyone, masquerades, adherents, or followers who violates the order, disturbs public peace, or infringes on the rights of others will face the full weight of the law.
Simon Ekpa Gets Six-Year Prison Sentence in Finland Over Terrorism
Investigators also determined that Ekpa, who urged his followers on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to engage in violent crimes in Nigeria, carried out the offences from Lahti, the Finnish city where he resides. His activities therefore fell under Finland’s legal jurisdiction.
Nigerian Professors Demand ₦2.5m Minimum Monthly Salary Amid Rising Hardship
The demand was led by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. They highlight mounting frustration over the Federal Government’s failure to implement the renegotiated 2009 FGN–ASUU agreement. At present, Nigerian professors earn between ₦525,010 and ₦633,333 per month, while graduate assistants reportedly take home as little as ₦125,000.
Female Food Seller Lynched to Death in Niger State Over Alleged Blasphemy
The young man had jokingly told her he wished to marry her in order to “fulfil the Sunnah,” a remark which allegedly prompted her to respond in a manner considered blasphemous by some locals.
Tinubu Approves Lifetime Salary Package for Retiring Senior Interior Officers
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a new welfare policy
FG Denies Having Signed Agreement With ASUU
The Federal Government has clarified that it has not signed any binding agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities,
Meaningless Graduation Ceremonies, By Adeola SOETAN
I support the cancelation of graduation ceremony for creche, nursery & JSS 3 pupils. But I think “graduation ceremony” should
Popular TikTok Star Peller Reportedly Abducted
Nigerian TikTok sensation, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has allegedly been kidnapped. A viral video currently making the rounds
Broadcaster Is Not a Journalist: The Ibadan Media Confusion, By Olabode Makinwa
I have watched, with deep concern, how the lines between journalism and broadcasting are being carelessly blurred in Ibadan. As
Sowore’s Trial Stalls Again as Police Fail to Serve Charges on SaharaReporters
The ongoing case between human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, and the Nigeria Police Force suffered
Imo Governor Uzodimma Approves N104,000 Minimum Wage, Raises Doctors’ Salary to N533,000
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has announced a wage increase for civil servants, approving a new minimum wage of
Osun, Lagos Lead in INEC Online Pre-Registration as Over 1.3 Million Nigerians Sign Up in First Week
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released statistics from the first week of its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) online
Benue Speaker, Hyacinth Dajoh, Resigns
The Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh, has resigned from his position. Dajoh
WHY CAPITALISM MUST FALL, BY OLUWATOSIN ADEYEMI
While Nigerians are still grappling with the effects of Tinubu’s capitalist policies, the Federal Government is reportedly considering increasing politicians’
Taribo West: The Myth of Neglect, by Gimba Kakanda
I struggle to believe that Taribo West is unaware that he and his peers belong to a tiny, privileged circle
ADC Coalition Is a Trick – Datti Baba-Ahmed
Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, has dismissed the recently announced coalition of opposition parties under the African
Arsenal agree £60m deal to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Arsenal have reached a full agreement with Crystal Palace to sign midfielder Eberechi
Lil Kesh reportedly attacked, robbed in Lagos
Nigerian singer Keshinro Ololade, popularly known as Lil Kesh, has reportedly been stabbed in a violent robbery attack in Lagos.
Plateau Youth Council of Chakfem Chiefdom condemns genocidal attack on community
The Plateau Youth Council (PYC) of Chakfem Chiefdom has condemned in strong terms the latest attack on its community, describing
National Broadcast Academy Approves Community Service Initiative by CDWAA 2.0 Cohort
The National Broadcast Academy (NBA), the training arm of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), has approved a community