May 15, 2025
Ibadan Chiefs Reject Alaafin’s Chairmanship Bid, Warn of Fallout
Prominent stakeholders from Ibadanland have strongly opposed the proposed amendment to the Council of Obas and Chiefs Law, 2000, currently under deliberation in the Oyo State House of Assembly. The bill seeks to make the Alaafin of Oyo the permanent chairman of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, a move the Ibadan stakeholders […]
Disappearance of Two-Month-Old Baby Sparks Investigation
The baby was reportedly left in the care of a two-year-old sibling while their mother (whose identity is being withheld for security reasons) stepped out briefly to purchase a few household items at a nearby shop. The Ondo State Police Command has launched a full-scale investigation into the mysterious disappearance of a two-month-old baby in […]
Confusion: Alaafin may rotate Obas Council Chairmanship
The revered Alaafin of Oyo may have to rotate the chairmanship position of Oyo State traditional Council meeting during his absentia with the Olubadan of Ibadan land and the Soun of Ogbomoso respectilvely. The Assembly is set to amend the Council of Obas and Chiefs Law of the state to now reflect a rotational chairmanship […]
Osun APC Remains Sacked, Court Bars CBN, AGF
Federal Government Agencies Sued by Osun State Over Local Government Council Control The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Accountant-General of the Federation, and the Attorney-General of the Federation have been sued by the Attorney General of Osun State at the Federal High Court of Nigeria sitting in Osogbo, Osun Judicial Division, over the administration […]
Amajita Stun Flying Eagles to Reach U20 AFCON Final
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles fell short of the 18th Africa U20 Cup of Nations final, losing 1-0 to a resilient South African Amajita side in a tense semi-final clash on Thursday. The seven-time champions, despite dominating with intensity, lacked composure in attack and were undone by a second-half header from defender Tylon Smith, consigning them to […]
NEMA Activates Nationwide Flood Response Teams
NEMA Launches Nationwide Flood Preparedness Campaign Ahead of 2025 Rainy Season In anticipation of potential flooding during the 2025 rainy season, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has commenced a nationwide deployment of teams to flood-prone communities. The initiative aims to deliver critical early warning messages and promote disaster preparedness at the grassroots level. NEMA’s […]
Domestic Violence: Man Throws Girlfriend from Third-Floor Balcony
San Diego Man Accused of Throwing Girlfriend Off Third-Floor Balcony During Heated Argument A domestic dispute turned deadly in San Diego after a man allegedly threw his girlfriend from a third-floor balcony, killing her. The incident occurred on the evening of Monday, May 12, 2025, in the 500 block of West San Ysidro Boulevard, a […]
Cassie Ventura Testifies in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Trial
Cassie Ventura, ex-girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs and one of his accusers, took the stand again today for cross-examination from the defense in her third day of testimony in Combs’ federal criminal trial. The defense team’s cross-examination of Ventura is expected to stretch into Friday, attorneys said. During cross-examination, defense attorney Anna Estevao asked Ventura […]
Police Arrest Tricyclist for Allegedly Defiling four Minors
Habubakar Umar, a 22-year-old man, was taken into custody by authorities from the Adamawa State Police Command. He is accused of sexually assaulting four children. On May 14, 2025, the culprit was taken into custody, according to a statement that was issued by the spokesperson for the command, who is known as SP Suleiman Yahaya […]
Tom Cruise Brings Thrill to Cannes with Latest ‘Mission: Impossible’
Tom Cruise was last at Cannes in 2022, when the film festival gave him an honorary Palme d’Or and, in return, got one of the last bona fide Hollywood stars to grace their red carpet as he launched “Top Gun: Maverick.” Fighter jets swooped overhead, and Cruise, who hadn’t been to the festival in 30 […]