A dismissed Nigerian soldier has alleged that personnel of the Nigerian Army are forced to purchase their uniforms, boots, and even some protective gear with their own money despite receiving what he described as modest salaries. The former soldier, Rotimi Olamilekan, popularly known as Soja Boi, made the claims while speaking during a podcast interview, where he opened up about his experience in service, his earnings, and the conditions under […]

Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 38-year-old man and his teenage son over alleged unlawful possession of a firearm during a stop-and-search operation along the Sagamu/Ogijo road. The suspects, identified as Joseph Kehinde, 38, and his 13-year-old son, John Joseph, were apprehended on Sunday after police reportedly recovered a locally made pistol, one live cartridge, and a face mask. According to police authorities, the arrest was […]

Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply on Monday after Israeli strikes reportedly hit Iran’s largest petrochemical complex, while fresh missile and drone attacks deepened fears of a wider regional conflict. The latest attacks mark a significant intensification in the ongoing confrontation involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, with growing concern over the impact on civilian infrastructure, energy supply, and regional stability. According to reports from the region, the […]

  President Bola Tinubu has approved a debt settlement plan aimed at addressing long-standing financial obligations in Nigeria’s power sector, in a move expected to improve electricity generation and restore confidence across the industry. The approval is part of the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme, which is designed to tackle liquidity problems that have affected the electricity value chain for years. According to the Federal Government, the debts accumulated […]