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EFCC Secures Final Forfeiture of Magboro Warehouse and 54 Containers Linked to Emefiele

The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of a warehouse and 54 steel containers, allegedly linked to the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, to the Federal Government. The warehouse, built on a 1.925-hectare property along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Magboro, Ogun State, and the containers were […]

Tragedy in Ibadan: Police Arrest Ooni’s Ex-Wife, Principal as 35 Minors Die Confirmed Dead

Thirty-five minors have been confirmed dead following a stampede at a funfair held at Islamic High School, Orita Bashorun, Ibadan, on Wednesday. The tragic incident has sparked outrage, with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde pledging a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the disaster. The governor also assured residents that those responsible would be brought […]

2025 Budget Proposal: Tinubu Commits N49.7trn to Security, Infrastructure, and Growth

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented the 2025 budget proposal of ₦49.7 trillion to a joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja, targeting an ambitious reduction in inflation from 34.6% to 15%. The proposed budget, themed the “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity,” allocates the largest share of ₦4.91 trillion to defence and security, […]

Tragedy: 32 Children Die In Stampede During Funfare in Ibadan

A year-end children’s funfair in Ibadan, Oyo State, ended in tragedy yesterday when a stampede claimed the lives of over 30 people, mostly children. The event, organised by Women in Need of Guidance and Support—a group reportedly founded by Queen Naomi Silekunola, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi—was intended to […]

Vinicius and Bonmati Crowned FIFA Best Players at Doha Ceremony

Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmatí were crowned the FIFA Best Players of the Year at an awards ceremony held in Doha on Tuesday. Vinícius, 24, claimed the men’s prize, succeeding Lionel Messi, while Bonmatí, 26, picked up the women’s award for the second consecutive year. The accolade comes two months […]

Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu Celebrate Lookman and Nnadozie’s CAF Awards Success

President Bola Tinubu and other prominent Nigerians have congratulated Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman and Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie for their triumphs at the 2024 CAF Awards. Lookman was named CAF Men’s African Footballer of the Year, while Nnadozie won the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award. The Super Falcons were also recognised as […]

Rural Areas Worst Hit as Nigerians Pay ₦2.23tn in Ransoms Within a Year

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that Nigerians paid a staggering ₦2.23 trillion in ransom payments between May 2023 and April 2024. According to the NBS’s latest Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey report, published on Tuesday, 65% of households affected by kidnappings paid ransoms to secure the release of loved ones. “The […]

UBA Donates N500m to Boost Lagos State Security Efforts

The United Bank for Africa (UBA), through its corporate social responsibility arm, UBA Foundation, has donated N500 million to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). The cheque was presented to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu by UBA Group Chairman Tony Elumelu at the State House, Marina, Lagos. Elumelu reiterated the bank’s commitment to supporting security initiatives, […]

FEC Clears N47.96trn Budget, Renames University of Abuja After Yakubu Gowon

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a budget proposal of N47.96 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year, following its final meeting of 2024. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, announced this during a media briefing after the meeting, which was presided over by President Bola Tinubu. Bagudu explained that the budget […]

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