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The Nigerian football community has been plunged into mourning following the death of Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, a monumental figure in African coaching history. The veteran strategist passed away on Monday, March 9, at the age of 88. Widely regarded as the "Dean of Nigerian Coaching," Onigbinde’s departure marks the end of a storied chapter in the nation's sporting history. A Trailblazer for Indigenous Coaching Onigbinde’s name is etched in […]

The Ogun State Police Command has ordered an investigation into an incident involving officers from the Kemta Police Station in Abeokuta and an operative of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. The command said the case had been referred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a thorough probe. In a statement issued on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed that the command was aware of […]

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has decorated newly promoted Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, describing their elevation as a recognition of their professionalism, leadership capacity, and consistent service to the nation. Speaking during the ceremony, the IGP said the promotion marked the beginning of greater responsibilities in the leadership and strategic management of the Nigeria Police Force. He noted that attaining the rank of Deputy Inspector-General represents one of […]

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has dismissed an appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging an earlier ruling that restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the outcome of the party’s national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, in November 2025. In a unanimous decision delivered on Monday, a three-member panel of the appellate court ruled that the appeal lacked merit. The court affirmed […]

  The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday upheld a judgment that prohibited the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from proceeding with the national convention it held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, 2026. The convention, which sought to establish a new leadership structure for the party, had produced a factional leadership with Senior Advocate of Nigeria Taminu Turaki, SAN, appointed as National Chairman. In a unanimous […]

  A tanker caught fire on Monday at the T-Junction leading inward to Temu Epe, causing severe traffic disruption in the area. Emergency responders were quickly deployed to the scene to manage the situation and ensure the safety of motorists and residents nearby. According to eyewitness accounts, the tanker was completely engulfed in flames, sending thick plumes of black smoke into the sky. The blaze brought traffic along the route […]

  A fire broke out at the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation building in Abuja on Monday morning, causing significant disruption to traffic around the Federal Secretariat and forcing many commuters to abandon their vehicles and continue on foot. The incident occurred around 8:00 a.m., with thick, dark smoke seen rising from an upper floor of the multi-storey building. Eyewitnesses reported that the flames […]

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has announced a power outage affecting several communities in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, following a vehicular accident that damaged a high-tension electricity pole along the Akala Expressway. In an official notice issued on Monday and signed by its management, the company explained that the incident occurred on the Oluyole 11kV feeder, which supplies electricity to a number of residential and commercial areas […]

The Federal Government, through the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has begun efforts to secure crude oil supply for the Dangote Petroleum Refinery through third-party international traders in order to sustain domestic refining operations. Officials, however, cautioned that the move may not immediately lead to a reduction in petrol prices, as Nigerians continue to face rising fuel costs following recent increases by the Lekki-based refinery. Industry players and oil […]