Uzodimma Hails Adiuku’s Historic NUJ Victory
|By Adejumo Adekunle Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has applauded Comrade Ezenwa Adiuku on making history as the first indigene of the state to be elected Vice President of the…
Court Throws Out Ibom Air Assault Case, Frees Comfort Emmanson
|By Adejumo Adekunle LAGOS — The Ikeja Magistrate’s Court in Ogba, Lagos, on Wednesday dismissed all charges against Comfort Emmanson, the passenger earlier accused of unruly conduct and assault aboard…
Kumuyi Warns Against Pressure Over Succession in Deeper Life Church
By Babatunji Wusu Says only God will decide his successor. Rejects attempts to undermine his leadership. Urges members to focus on mission, not succession politics. General Superintendent of Deeper Life…
EFCC Withdraws N60bn Criminal Case Against Ex-AMCON Boss Ahmed Kuru
By Babatunji Wusu Kuru was facing six-count charge of conspiracy, theft, and illegal property transfer. Co-defendant, Sigma Golf Nigeria Limited, earlier convicted after plea bargain. Court orders release of Kuru’s…
Lagos Records 91 Fire Deaths, Saves N117bn Property in 2024
By Babatunji Wusu 1,605 fire incidents across 57 councils caused N19.52bn losses. Eti-Osa, Alimosho top list; Badagry, Ikorodu record least outbreaks. Government highlights technology and community engagement in prevention. The…
Cross River Assembly Approves N642bn Supplementary Budget for 2025
By Babatunji Wusu Additional N142bn boosts 2025 budget to fund infrastructure. Lawmakers cite new obligations, emergency spending, and revenue outlook. Funds allocated to Administration, Economic, Law & Justice, Regional, and…
New Eyewitness Account Emerges in Ibom Air–Comfort Emmanson Incident
By Babatunji Wusu Passenger seated next to Emmanson offers alternative version of events. NCAA issues Letter of Investigation to Ibom Air and summons parties. Public outcry continues over alleged assault…
Lagos Announces Traffic Diversion on Osborne Road for Drainage Construction
By Babatunji Wusu Diversion runs from Friday, Aug. 15, to Sunday, Aug. 17. Counterflow arrangement to be implemented along Osborne/Alfred Rewane Road. Alternative routes provided via Oba Adeyemi Oyekan Avenue,…
Sixteen Inmates Escape from Keffi Prison After Attack on Personnel
By Babatunji Wusu 16 inmates escape Medium Security Prison, Keffi, after early morning breach. 5 correctional officers injured, 2 in serious condition. 7 escapees recaptured as CG orders full investigation…
Cross River HoS Confirms Otu’s Implementation of N70,000 Minimum Wage
By Babatunji Wusu Governor Bassey Otu implements N70,000 national minimum wage in line with labour agreement. Head of Service says wage has been fully applied across all levels in the…
