Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reaffirmed his commitment to enhancing the welfare of the people of Ekiti State. Oyebanji’s reassurance came after a series of closed-door meetings with top federal government officials in Abuja, including ministers and heads of federal agencies. The governor’s special adviser on media, Yinka Oyebode, disclosed that Oyebanji visited key federal ministries, including Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Works, and Education. These meetings were aimed at strengthening federal presence in Ekiti State and fast-tracking development. During his meeting with the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe, Oyebanji discussed potential collaborations on…

A devastating series of wildfires continues to ravage Los Angeles, with over 144,000 people under evacuation orders. The blazes, which have destroyed homes, businesses, and landmarks, have left a trail of destruction in their wake. The West Los Angeles V.A. Medical Center has relocated residents from its community living facility on the North Campus “out of an abundance of caution” due to the proximity of the Palisades Fire. The medical center provides mental health care and cancer treatment to armed forces veterans. “We are working closely with healthcare providers to facilitate a smooth transition for all affected residents,” a V.A.…

In a stunning turn of events, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 10 of its officers in connection with the disappearance of jewelry and cash valued at over N600 million from its Lagos office. The arrests, made last week on the orders of Executive Chairman Ola Olukoyede, are linked to the theft of operational items that the officers could not account for. According to the EFCC, investigators are making progress, and those found culpable will face internal disciplinary action. While the EFCC has not disclosed the names of the officers involved or further details, sources indicate that…

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has identified and detained a police officer who appeared in a viral video with Wahab and Raheem Okoya, sons of billionaire businessman Razaq Okoya. The officer was seen holding stacks of naira notes as the Okoya brothers sprayed the currency, an offense under Section 21(3) of the Central Bank of Nigeria 2007. The video, which sparked widespread outrage on social media, showed the Okoya brothers recklessly spraying naira notes, while the police officer stood by, holding the currency. The NPF, in a bid to address the controversy, detained the police officer, citing unethical behavior. Force…

Former Nigerian dancehall star, Cynthia Morgan, who recently announced a name change to Madrina, has responded to fans urging her to sort out her squabbles with Burna Boy and reconnect with the Grammy Award-winning artiste. However, in an Instagram story, Madrina disclosed that she has no plans to reach out to the Odogwu singer, citing unresolved issues from the past. Madrina revealed that their relationship soured in 2016 when she refused to believe Burna Boy’s denial of impregnating Uju Stella, a claim he later admitted online eight years later. “For those of you sending me messages to reach out to…

Not less than 28 soldiers were killed in an attack in northern Benin as violence blamed on jihadists based in neighbouring countries increases, a security source told AFP on Thursday. According to the high-ranking official, the strike took place on Wednesday evening near the border with insurgency-hit Burkina Faso and Niger. Reports say attacks in northern Benin have increased in recent years with authorities accusing members of the Islamic State and Al-Qaeda groups based in neighbouring countries. The military source said, “We are continuing cleaning-up operations. Forty assailants have been neutralised so far.” The violence has largely struck the border…

The US will send half a billion dollars in military aid to Ukraine ahead of US president-elect, Donald Trump’s return to the White House, the country’s top diplomat has announced. Speaking during the 25th and possibly final meeting of Ukraine’s western backers at the Ramstein air base in Germany, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said Washington would supply one more trove of military support. The $500m (£406m) package includes air defence missiles, air-to-ground munitions and support equipment for F-16 fighter jets. The US has sent roughly £50 billion in military aid to Ukraine since the full-scale invasion nearly three…

The police command of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has intercepted a group of suspected human traffickers transporting 59 children. The FCT police commissioner, Tunji Disu disclosed that operatives led by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sarki Umar halted a white Peugeot 15-seater bus, commonly known as a J5 on January 6. The vehicle was en route to Nasarawa State when it was intercepted. According to Disu, the bus was carrying children aged between four and 12 years, allegedly trafficked from Kano. He added that Ali Ibrahim, the driver, and Alhassan Ibrahim, his assistant, both Kano State residents, were arrested…

The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka has denied reports that she physically assaulted a man by slapping him for recording her on phone. In a widely circulated video by Sahara Reporters, the Commissioner was seen asking a man recording her with his phone to leave the premises but the unidentified man responded that no one will leave the venue. The commissioner who got up from her seat later approached the man and said ‘Maa fo phone owo e’ (literally translated as ‘I will smash the phone you are recording with’). An unidentified man was…

A Nigerian graduate has lamented that after spending five years at Lagos State University (LASU), she had to end up vending a local flavoured drink, zobo.. Taking to her TikTok page, she shared the disheartening story, explaining how she now works as a zobo vendor to make ends meet. She lamented that after spending half a decade pursuing her education at the university, she eventually ended up a zobo seller after graduation, Eyes Of Lagos reports. “If I had known it would be zobo I’d end up selling, I wouldn’t have wasted 5 years of my life in LASU,” she…