FG Declares Public Holiday for Eid-ul-Mawlid Celebration
The Federal Government (FG) has announced a public holiday on Friday, September 5, 2025, to commemorate Eid-ul-Mawlid, marking the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. In a statement signed by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Government called on all Nigerians to join in celebrating the occasion. According to the Minister, the holiday…
Financial Woes Plague Nigerian Embassies
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that Nigeria’s Diplomatic Missions abroad are grappling with severe financial difficulties. Budgetary shortfalls and foreign exchange volatility have left the ministry unable to pay locally recruited staff, service providers, and landlords, or meet allowances for home-based officers. The financial strain has resulted in unpaid salaries for locally recruited…
Yoruba Actress Peju Ogunmola Mourns Loss of Only Child
Veteran Yoruba Actress Peju Ogunmola is mourning the loss of her only child, Ayomikun, also known as Shina. The young man passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, while his mother was on a movie set. According to reports, Ayomikun had recently completed his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program, a milestone that brought immense…
Mob Justice in Benue: Suspected Thief Meets Gruesome End
A suspected motorcycle thief was brutally set ablaze by a mob along Ibrahim Kashim road in Makurdi, the capital city of Benue State, on Tuesday. According to eyewitness Andrew Tergu, the incident occurred when two passengers hired a motorcyclist, known as an ‘okada rider,’ to take them to the railway quarters within Makurdi. The passengers…
UK Cracks Down on Overstaying Students: Leave or Face Removal
The UK Government has launched a crackdown on International Students overstaying their visas, warning tens of thousands of students to leave the Country or face removal. In a first-of-its-kind move, the Home Office is proactively contacting students via text and email to issue formal warnings about the consequences of overstaying. The campaign targets students who…
Mob Lynches Woman in Niger State Over Alleged Blasphemy
A disturbing incident of mob violence has occurred in Kasuwan-Garba town, Mariga Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State, resulting in the death of a woman. The victim, a restaurant owner, was allegedly lynched and burnt alive by a mob after making comments considered blasphemous by some members of the Community. According to reports, the…
ANLG: Dr. Oyegbola-Sodipo’s People-Oriented Projects Set for Commissioning
Abeokuta North Local Government (ANLG) is set to commission several impactful projects across the Local Government Area on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. These initiatives, executed by the Dr. ‘Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo-led Administration, will be commissioned by the Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency Prince (Dr.) Dapo Abiodun, CON. The projects to be commissioned are a testament…
Diesel Tanker Explosion Rocks Lagos, Three Rescued
A diesel tanker explosion occurred on Sunday along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway in the Iyana Isolo area of Lagos State, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The incident, which happened around 1:05 pm, involved a string of crashes between the diesel-laden tanker, a mini commercial bus, and two trailers. According to the Lagos State…
Former IGP Solomon Arase Passes Away at 69
The Nation is in mourning as former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Ehigiator Arase, has died at the age of 69. According to reports, Arase passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Cedarcrest Hospital in Abuja after a brief illness. Arase’s career in law enforcement spanned several decades, during which he held various key positions,…
UK Slams Door on Foreign Workers in Over 100 Jobs
The UK Government has unveiled a major overhaul of its visa system, banning more than 100 occupations from being filled by foreign workers in a bid to reduce net migration and prioritize job opportunities for British workers. The new policy, announced by the Home Office, aims to reshape the visa system and create a fairer,…
