The widow of the late musician, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, Omowunmi, has said she is ready for a Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) test to determine the paternity of her son, Liam.The deceased singer’s father, Joseph Aloba, filed a suit seeking a DNA test for his grandson.In the application filed by the legal team to Joseph, the family sought an order to serve Wunmi by posting all the originating processes…

Some yet-to-be-identified gunmen have kidnapped an official of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Emeason Chima in Enugu.The official, who is attached to RS4.211, Ugbokolo unit of the agency, was kidnapped on Saturday around Maduka University in Nsukka, Enugu State.The kidnappers are demanding N50 million ransom to release the victim, a senior FRSC official in the state said on Sunday.The official said Chima was driving alone in his car when…

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, has said families are hurting from high prices. She spoke at the on-going annual meetings of the IMF/World Bank in Washington DC, yesterday. She said that the global economy was faced with being stuck on the path of slow growth and high debt. Part of her statement read, “The global economy has held up well. Inflation has continued…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC Ltd) has confirmed that, aside from the three bodies recovered from the helicopter crash involving East Winds Aviation on Thursday in Port Harcourt, no additional remains have been found.  In a statement released on Sunday by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, NNPC emphasised that search and rescue efforts, in collaboration with relevant authorities, remain in full force as they continue to…

The Lagos State Government has launched an advanced e-call-up system designed to efficiently manage and regulate the movement of trucks within the Lekki Free Trade Zone. Adebayo Taofiq, Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment at the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), made this announcement in a statement on Sunday. The statement highlighted that Sola Giwa, Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Transportation, disclosed that the Ministry of Transportation…

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has approved a new minimum wage of N80,000 for workers in the state.  The governor made this announcement via his X account, emphasising that the decision reflects the pressing economic realities facing the nation. Governor Diri’s approved wage surpasses the amount previously agreed upon by the federal government and labour unions, marking a significant step toward improving workers’ welfare in the state. The new minimum…

In response to a viral video capturing a public altercation between police officers and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Osogbo, Osun State, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has launched an investigation into the incident’s underlying cause. This was revealed in a statement issued by the police spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi. Egbetokun, who expressed deep dissatisfaction over the unprofessional conduct and the public display of division…

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enhancing agricultural development and promoting food security within the state. Speaking at the palace of the Yangede of Epe in the Ondo East Local Government Area, the governor, who is also the gubernatorial candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC), outlined his administration’s priorities. Governor Aiyedatiwa pledged to prioritize community development, assuring residents that his government will not interfere…

Martins Vincent Otse, a Nigerian activist and social media influencer, released a leaked video on X (formerly Twitter), claiming that Bobrisky purportedly admitted to not being in prison but rather staying in a well-furnished apartment near the prison, among other claims. The video also alleged that Bobrisky had paid EFCC officers to drop money laundering charges against him. He was released from prison a few months after serving a six-month…

Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, the former Minister of Women Affairs, has expressed confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s ability to transform Nigeria, stating that he is destined to lead the country towards a better future. Kennedy-Ohanenye was one of five ministers dismissed by President Tinubu on Wednesday. The other relieved ministers include Lola Ade-John, former Minister of Tourism; Jamila Bio Ibrahim, former Minister of Youth Development; Tahir Mamman, former Minister of Education; and…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has scheduled a State Security Council meeting for next week to address recent security concerns, including a clash between police officers and civil defence personnel. Olawale Rasheed, the governor’s spokesperson, made this known in a statement on Saturday. The Council will receive updates from various security agencies, alongside key state officials led by Deputy Governor Kola Adewusi, who had intervened before the situation escalated. Governor…

The Disciplinary Committee of the Confederation of African Football has awarded the Super Eagles of Nigeria three points and three goals in their abandoned matchday 4, 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya, which was scheduled to be held in Benina on 15 October. In its ruling on Saturday, signed by chairman Ousmane Kane, the Disciplinary Board determined that the Libyan Football Federation was in breach of Article 31…