Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings has reportedly died, following an announcement by Pelumi Olajengbesi, convener of the Coalition of Public Interests Lawyers and Advocates (COPA), on Wednesday. Olajengbesi expressed concern over the reported death, lamenting the loss of young Nigerians and calling for God’s mercy. Comedian Woli Agba reacted to the news by urging people not to give up hope, saying they were still praying for a miracle. Gospel singer Boyebest […]

Three employees of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) in Ibadan, Oyo State, have regained their freedom six days after they were abducted while working on a farm within the institute’s premises. The victims were identified as Eunice Babalola, Kehinde Gbalajobi and another employee known as Nelson. They were reportedly kidnapped last Thursday when armed men stormed the farm at about 1pm. Sources said the abductors initially demanded ₦40 […]

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has assured Nigerians that police officers will demonstrate professionalism before, during and after the 2027 general elections. Disu gave the assurance after a meeting with commissioners of police and other senior officers, where the force reviewed lessons from recent elections to improve its performance in the forthcoming polls. He said the police were committed to conducting themselves in a manner that would earn public […]

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the Federal Government to improve revenue collection, eliminate tax system distortions and reduce wasteful spending as Nigeria faces rising public debt and debt-servicing costs. The Fund also recommended targeted transport subsidies to protect vulnerable Nigerians from rising fuel prices, warning that blanket subsidies are costly and often fail to direct support to those who need it most. The recommendations were made by the […]