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A Nigerian man shared his experience after unknowingly boarding a motorcycle driven by a police officer disguised as an okada rider in Challenge, Ilorin. In a TikTok post, he revealed that although the incident occurred some time ago, it has stayed on his mind ever since. According to him, he went to a popular spot in Ilorin known as Challenge and, as it got late, struggled to find a bike to go home. Eventually, he found one and began his journey. He mentioned that it’s common for police officers to be stationed around the area. As they approached Tanke, the…

The Ọ̀ṣun State Government, led by Senator Adémọ́lá Adélékè, proceeded with Local Government Area elections despite multiple challenges, including last-minute withdrawal by the Labour Party (LP), the absence of the All Progressives Congress (APC), security advisories from the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), and threats from various quarters. On Saturday, the streets of Òṣogbo, the state capital, were largely deserted as the election commenced. Shops, markets, and business establishments remained closed, bringing commercial activities to a halt in most parts of the city. Just hours before the poll, the Labour Party announced its withdrawal from the election. The party’s state chairman,…

Osun State Governor Adémọ́lá Adélékè has ordered restriction of vehicular movement. This was contained in a statement signed by Mallam Rasheed Olawale, spokesperson to the Governor. “Governor Ademola Adeleke has ordered restriction of vehicular movement from 5am to 5pm on Saturday 22nd February 2022 across Osun state,” it read. “The directive of the State Governor was sequel to the statewide local government elections that are scheduled to be held tomorrow across the state. “Governor Adeleke who reiterated his commitment to peace and security said the movement restriction is necessary to prevent importation of hoodlums into the state amidst local elections.…

The UEFA Champions League round of 16, quarter-final, and semi-final draws took place on Friday, February 21, 2025, at UEFA’s headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. Here are the key matchups: Round of 16: The UEFA Europa League round of 16 draw also took place on Friday, February 21, 2025. Here are the matchups: Round of 16: Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has pledged to turn over a new leaf following his release on bail. A Magistrate Court in Isabo, Abeokuta, Ogun State, granted the Zazu crooner a ₦2 million bail on Thursday after he pleaded not guilty to a five-count charge, including conspiracy, assault, unlawful possession of weapons, and unruly conduct. Portable was arraigned by the Ogun State police for allegedly assaulting three officials from the Ogun Planning and Development Permit Authority (OGPDPA). Following his release, the singer took to social media to assure fans that he was leaving trouble behind and focusing…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has failed to remit N13.763 trillion in revenue to the Federation account. This is according to a document obtained from the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee after its January 2025 meeting on Wednesday. The unremitted revenue covers a period between 2012 and 2024, indicating concerns between NNPCL’s revenue from crude sales and what is remitted to the Federation account. Accordingly, the document showed that out of N27.28 trillion payable from sales of domestic crude within the period, only N13.524 trillion was deposited into the Federation account, leaving N13.763 trillion unremitted. The development follows a recent…

Former Military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) has stated that he does not know who killed Dele Giwa, the late editor of Newswatch. Speaking at the launch of his autobiography, “A Journey in Service,” in Abuja on Thursday, February 20, 2025, Babangida expressed hope that the truth behind the assassination would one day be uncovered. He said, “The hysteria of the media did not help the investigation of the Giwa murder. As is typical of the Nigerian media, the direction was marked by an adversarial attitude towards the government, which had remained the hallmark of the Nigerian media from its…

Omowunmi Aloba, widow of late Nigerian music star Mohbad, has said she found out about her late husband’s burial on the Internet. Mohbad died on 12 September 2023, and less than 24 hours after his tragic passing, his father, Joseph Aloba, buried him in Ikorodu, Lagos State. Omowunmi said she wasn’t informed that her husband was going to be buried barely 24 hours after his demise. She said it took the intervention of family and friends to prevent her father-in-law from burying the singer the night he died. She said, “There’s a nurse involved in this case. He [Mohbad] reacted…

The Federal Government has terminated the contract for the 98 km Oyo-Ogbomoso road awarded to RCC Construction Company. The Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, announced this decision on Thursday, February 20, 2025, during the Oyo Federal Roads Stakeholders Engagement in Ibadan. The event focused on the challenges and sustainable solutions for federal roads in Oyo State. Umahi explained that the project had been delayed for too long and assured the public that it would soon be re-awarded to another contractor. Stakeholders at the meeting expressed their displeasure over the state of the road, noting that its incomplete state has…

The Central Bank of Nigeria Monetary Policy Committee has retained the country’s interest rate at 27.50 percent in January, the same rate as in November last year amid inflation drops. It also retained the Cash Reserve Ratio, CRR at 50 basis points and the liquidity ratio, LR, at 30 percent and the asymmetric corridor at +500/-100 basis points around the MPR; other monetary policy decisions were retained. CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso disclosed this in a press briefing on Thursday after 299th MPC in Abuja. The apex bank boss explained that the rate pause was necessary following the recent inflation decline,…