Lagos Police Declare Sowore Wanted Over Planned Oworo Protest
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, reportedly led tactical teams to the Iyana Oworo area to stop a planned protest led by activist Omoyele Sowore over the recent demolition of buildings in the Oworo community. Police deployment in…
China Enacts Law Requiring Influencers to Hold Verified Degrees Before Discussing Medicine, Law, Education, or Finance
China has implemented a new law requiring social media influencers to obtain verified professional qualifications before discussing sensitive fields such as medicine, law, education, or finance, according to IOL. The measure, which took effect on…
Oshiomhole Urges President Tinubu to Prove “Nigeria First” Policy by Ordering Military to Wear Locally Made Uniforms
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has urged President Bola Tinubu to prove his commitment to the “Nigeria First” agenda by ordering the military to abandon foreign-made uniforms and adopt locally manufactured textiles instead. Speaking on Monday, October 27,…
FG Launches 2025 SMEDAN Pitch Competition with N20 Million Grant for Outstanding Entrepreneurs
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has unveiled the 2025 SMEDAN Pitch Competition, offering N20 million in grants to five exceptional entrepreneurs whose ventures reflect innovation, resilience, and sustainable…
Adamawa Deputy Police Commissioner Under Investigation for Allegedly Threatening Southeast Businessman Over Property Purchase
A heated controversy has erupted following allegations that Deputy Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Babazango from Adamawa State, now serving in the Lagos Command, issued threats against a southeastern businessman, Vincent Umeh, over a property Umeh…
BREAKING: President Tinubu Appoints New Service Chiefs in Major Military Reshuffle
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a major shake-up of Nigeria’s military hierarchy, appointing new Service Chiefs in what the Presidency describes as a move to strengthen the nation’s security architecture. The announcement, made on October 24,…
BREAKING: Former President Goes to Prison
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has officially begun serving a five-year prison sentence after being found guilty of criminal conspiracy in a long-running corruption case linked to alleged Libyan financing of his 2007 presidential campaign. The…
Senate Advances New Electoral Bill, Drops Early Election Proposal as Akpabio, Dickson Demand INEC Accountability
After earlier hinting at a major shift in Nigeria’s electoral timetable to reduce post-election litigation by holding presidential and governorship polls in November 2026—six months before the end of incumbents’ tenure—the Senate was notably silent on…
Tanzania Blocks X Over Cybersecurity Threats, Fake News, and Explicit Content
Tanzania has imposed a nationwide block on a major social media platform, citing rising cybersecurity threats, fake news, and the spread of explicit content. Officials say the measure is intended to defend national integrity and cultural values against…
Tricycle Rider Killed by Stray Bullet Outside Brothel in Lagos
A tricycle rider lost his life after being hit by a stray bullet outside a brothel in the Badore area of Ajah, Lagos State. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Witnesses said the victim had gone to the brothel to unwind after…