A 60-year-old building materials trader has been abducted by suspected gunmen in Ibadan, Oyo State, in an incident that has raised fresh concerns about security in the area. The abduction occurred on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at about 8:47 p.m. along the Jinarere axis of Alakia Road, as the victim was returning to his residence. According to available information, four armed men, all wearing masks, intercepted the trader’s vehicle, blocked […]
Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company has confirmed the abduction of two of its staff members in the Ogun region, raising fresh concerns over the safety of workers in the power sector. The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, while the employees were carrying out their duties within the coverage area. Although specific details surrounding the circumstances of the abduction were not disclosed, the development has heightened anxiety among colleagues […]
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe, has called for a major shift in the structure of legal practice in Nigeria, urging lawyers to move away from founder-driven firms and embrace models that can survive across generations. Speaking in Abuja at the Convergence Africa Masterclass 26 for Law, themed “Beyond the Founder: Designing Multigenerational Law Firms that Endure and Scale,” Osigwe stressed that the future of the legal […]
Properties and valuable equipment were extensively damaged following two separate fire incidents that struck parts of Oyo State within 24 hours, raising fresh concerns about fire safety practices in homes and workplaces. The first incident occurred on Thursday at an aluminum company situated around Km 110 in the Iyaganku area of Ibadan. The blaze reportedly broke out during the day and quickly escalated, engulfing a building used as an administrative […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Joseph Tegbe as the new Minister of Power, a move that is subject to confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. The nomination signals a renewed push by the Federal Government to strengthen leadership within the country’s power sector and accelerate reforms aimed at addressing long-standing electricity challenges. The development reflects the administration’s broader commitment to improving energy infrastructure, stabilizing the national grid, and creating an […]
Tension has risen in Okudjere-Ovu Community, located in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State, following an incident in which a team of police officers from the Orerokpe Division allegedly shot an unarmed resident. The shooting reportedly took place on Thursday evening after the officers, said to be working alongside anti-cult operatives, stopped the individual on suspicion of possessing hard drugs. Eyewitness accounts indicate that the situation escalated quickly, leading […]
Three Nigerian nationals — William Elvis, Moses Hezekiah, and Destiny Oghentega — are facing charges in a United States federal court in Rhode Island over their alleged roles in a sophisticated online romance and wire fraud scheme. According to court filings, the trio has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, with authorities alleging that the operation dates back to early 2021. Investigators claim the scheme involved a network […]
Petrol prices have surged across Nigeria, with many filling stations now selling fuel between N1,364 and N1,444 per litre, reflecting the growing influence of rising global crude oil prices on the local market. Major marketers, including Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, MRS, BOVAS, AP (Ardova), and Mobil, have adjusted their pump prices to around N1,364 to N1,370 per litre. Other outlets such as AA Rano, Emedab, Empire Energy, and Ranoil […]
Popular Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji has announced the arrival of his triplet sons with his wife and fellow actress Adebimpe Oyebade, widely known as Mo Bimpe. The actor shared the news on his Instagram page with an emotional message, describing the children as his world, responsibility, and legacy. “I’ve been quiet… not absent. I was building, protecting, and embracing the greatest blessing of my life. God gave me more than […]
The Confederation of African Football has announced its support for Gianni Infantino in his bid to secure a fourth term as president of the FIFA. The decision was reached during a meeting of CAF officials held ahead of the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, where member associations unanimously agreed to back Infantino’s re-election when the position becomes vacant again in 2027. Infantino first assumed office in 2016 following the exit of […]
