Residents of Ebute-Metta, Lagos State, are urging the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to provide compensation for the forced acquisition of their homes for rail infrastructure development that took place in 2018. In 2019, five families displaced from Adisa Estate, situated along Murtala Muhammed Way in Ebute-Metta, sought legal recourse at the Federal High Court in … Read more
On Tuesday, Akinwunmi Fasakin, the Ogun State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), announced that Superintendent Route Command Afolabi Odunsi-Oyewole will take on the role of the new Public Education Officer for the command. It is important to note that the previous Public Education Officer, Florence Okpe, passed away on Tuesday, October … Read more
The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has pointed out that Nigeria’s inability to embrace modern technology in the fight against crime is significantly contributing to the growing insecurity, leading some border communities to make deals with bandits. Comrade Gwarzo made this statement on Tuesday while meeting with members of the Kano chapter … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has taken down an opioids cartel in Lagos, apprehending a suspected drug lord, Onyekachi Pius Nwanagu, along with five other associates from his network. More than N6.7 billion worth of illegal substances were retrieved from a hidden warehouse situated in a residential area. Femi Babafemi, the agency’s Director … Read more
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has urged the Federal Government to focus on hiring military and police personnel and assigning them to their home states. In a message on his verified X account on Wednesday, Sani expressed that sending security forces to their own states is the most effective strategy to combat terrorism, as … Read more
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has stated that only Arsenal can hinder their own chances of winning the Premier League title this season. Carragher made these remarks on Sky Sports after the Gunners dominated Tottenham Hotspur with a 4-1 victory on Sunday. This win has allowed Mikel Arteta’s squad to increase their lead at the … Read more
Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, stated that it was “not allowed” for the club to sell Leandro Trossard last summer. Arteta made this statement after witnessing his team dominate Tottenham 4-1 in the Premier League on Sunday. Trossard was the one who opened the scoring for the Gunners, before Eberechi Eze achieved a remarkable hat-trick. The … Read more
Nigerian artist, Kingsley Okonkwo, better known as Kcee, has shared the secret behind his ongoing success in the music scene. The Limpopo hitmaker explained that, unlike some of his peers who often feel disheartened when they face challenges in creating hit songs, he responds by working even harder and releasing more music during tough times. … Read more
Singer Zinoleesky has ignited split rumors with his boss, Naira Marley. The speculation went viral on social media after Zinoleesky, in a trending post, pledged to advocate for himself and other artists who have been exploited. While expressing his concerns about the poor treatment of artists, the singer called for transparency, respect, and fairness. In … Read more
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has criticized his conviction on terrorism charges by an Abuja Federal High Court led by Justice James Omotosho. Kanu received a life sentence and is currently incarcerated at Sokoto Prison. His response to the conviction was shared by his younger brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu, … Read more