World-renowned boxer Anthony Joshua, was involved in a road accident on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State that claimed two lives on Monday, December 29. This was confirmed in a statement issued by Olusegun Ogungbemide, Assistant Corps Marshal Corps Public Education Officer FRSC. The statement said the incident involved two vehicles: a black Lexus Jeep with …
Borrowings by states and local governments from commercial banks fell to ₦2.13 trillion in June 2025, down from ₦2.68 trillion a year earlier. This represents a reduction of about ₦547.5 billion, or 20.4 per cent, in the review period. In a report on Monday, the CSL research firm said the trend reflects a deliberate effort …
The Special Adviser on Media to Oyo State Governor, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, has rejected claims by former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose that Governor Seyi Makinde received N50 billion from the Federal Government, describing the allegation as misleading. Olanrewaju also dismissed suggestions that the governor deliberately kept silent over the alleged funds in order to …
The Dangote Cement Plc said it has tripled its scholarship fund for its host communities in Gboko, Benue State, awarding over ₦28 million. The company's Plant Director, Gboko Plant, Abhijit Dutta, who was represented by the Head of the Finance Department, Olusegun Orebanjo, said at the presentation of the cheque in Gboko. “This year’s scholarship …
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has released documents he claims show that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, received N50 billion from the Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu. Fayose said the funds were approved as emergency intervention following the deadly explosion that rocked Ibadan in January 2024. The former governor made the documents public …
Controversial Nigerian entertainer Uche Maduagwu has publicly apologised to singer Davido and his wife, Chioma Adeleke, for trolling them online. In a video shared on his Instagram page on Thursday, Maduagwu expressed regret for repeatedly posting negative content about the couple. He revealed that he was paid N2.5 million, along with four other Nigerian influencers, …
Former Barcelona winger Emmanuel Amunike has backed Nigeria to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, highlighting striker Victor Osimhen as the key leader for the Super Eagles. The 55-year-old Amunike, who played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s 1994 AFCON-winning team, believes that Osimhen’s leadership qualities will be crucial in the quest for …
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has dismissed reports claiming that fans will enjoy free entry to stadiums during the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The clarification follows widespread rumours suggesting that CAF, in collaboration with the Local Organising Committee (LOC), approved free access to matches due to low turnout at several venues. READ …
A United States lawmaker, Representative Riley M. Moore of Virginia’s Second Congressional District, has confirmed that at least 12 Tomahawk missiles were launched against suspected terrorist targets in Sokoto State, Nigeria, on December 25. Moore disclosed this during an interview with Fox News, stating that the strikes were carried out by the US military in …
About 150 passengers were stranded on Friday after a ground handling accident disrupted Air Peace operations at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The incident involved a newly acquired Embraer 195-E2 aircraft operated by Air Peace. The aircraft, with registration number 5N-BYH, was scheduled to operate Flight P47750 from Lagos to Accra. A luggage …
