Trending

Detectives from the Ilasan Division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested five individuals connected to a car-snatching incident, along with a sixth suspect who purchased the stolen vehicle. The incident occurred on August 1, 2025, when a taxi driver reported being robbed at gunpoint by three men who…

By Deborah Nnamdi A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that corporal punishment remains alarmingly widespread across the globe, posing serious risks to children’s health, development, and well-being. According to the report, titled “Corporal Punishment of Children: The Public Health Impact,” an estimated 1.2 billion children…

Photo: Femi Fani-Kayode, former aviation minister – Nigeria By Gabriel Efe Everywhere you turn in Nigeria today, anger seems to be the first language. From street confrontations caught on camera to viral clips of uniformed officers clashing with citizens, we are increasingly meeting one another with hostility. The past weeks…

Nigerian production powerhouse Five 2 Media Entertainment has made a striking return to the international stage with Remi X Nneoma—a powerful new drama inspired by the Biblical story of Ruth and Naomi. Directed by Lyndsey Efejuku, the film delves into themes of womanhood, grief, resilience, and the bonds between generations.…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, has impounded three luxury vehicles, including a 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost valued at N905 million in duty paid value (DPV). Other vehicles seized include a 2014 Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC with a DPV of N21,423,400 and a 2018 Honda Accord valued at N32,200,000. In…

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that upkeep loan disbursements will now be strictly aligned with the academic calendars of individual institutions. In a statement released in Abuja on Thursday, NELFUND’s Director of Strategic Communications, Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, explained that students will only receive upkeep loans for their…

In a continued effort to combat illicit drug activities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), operatives from the Anti-Narcotics Section of the FCT Police Command have conducted a series of coordinated raids across several identified hotspots in Abuja. The operation, which commenced on August 1, 2025, targeted areas including Asokoro,…

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a fresh warning to the public about GVEST Global and its affiliated entities, cautioning that the company is operating like a Ponzi scheme and is not authorized to provide investment services in Nigeria. According to the SEC, GVEST Global has been illegally…

Photo: An iPhone from Apple Store Gabriel Efe, Lagos, Nigeria A mounting public dispute between Gbenga Samuel-Wemimo (GSW) and Apple Store Lekki has captured national attention, drawing focus to broader concerns surrounding consumer protection, corporate accountability and trust in local businesses. Allegations and Viral Post The controversy began when GSW…

Femi Otedola, Nigerian billionaire and renowned philanthropist with business interests spanning energy, finance, and infrastructure, has broken into the top ranks of Amazon’s best-selling business memoirs. His newly released book, Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business, published on August 18, 2025, has swiftly climbed to No. 3…