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Fact Check: Are Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert and Simon Cowell planning to launch a news channel? A viral post claimed Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert and Simon Cowell are launching a new channel     “Jimmy Kimmel just lit the fuse no network dared touch — and Colbert lit it with him. But the real gasoline […]

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA—A report has fingered some political leaders for aiding criminals to perpetrate illegal mining in the solid mineral sector of countries in Africa. The report, titled ‘Violent Earth: Mining, Conflict, and Insecurity in Nigeria’ by Global Rights Nigeria, was presented by the Executive Director, Global Rights Nigeria, Abiodun Baiyewu, at the 5th […]

By Obas Esiedesa Abuja-The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, yesterday warned Nigerians to beware of a rising wave of artificial intelligence, AI-driven scams targeting unsuspecting investors with promises of guaranteed profits and fake celebrity endorsements. The commission in a statement, recalled that platforms such as CBEX, Silverkuun, and TOFRO were operating illegally by advertising AI-powered […]

…You’re not in position to interpret court judgment, law—Osun APC reacts By Shina Abubakar OSHOGBO—The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employee, NULGE, in Osun State has described the release of withheld council funds to the “sacked” All Progressives Congress, APC officials has an abuse of power by officials of the Federal Government. The Federal Government […]

…Says it is counterproductive By Adesina Wahab The Congress of University Academics, CONUA, has reaffirmed its position in rejecting strike as an instrument of engagement with authorities of public universities, saying it does not yield sustainable results. The position of the union was contained in a statement by the National President, Dr. Niyi Sunmonu, yesterday. […]

The Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has dismissed reports claiming that over 100 people died in the gold mine pit collapse in Jabaka village, Maru LGA of Zamfara State. In a statement on Sunday, Segun Tomori, Special Assistant on Media to the Minister, Dele Alake, confirmed that 13 miners were recovered dead from the […]

…resolves 14,000 petitions By Alaba Oyebanji Lagos State Government, yesterday, said the Office of the Public Defender, OPD, now Bureau of Public Defender, BPD, has recovered N815 million and $52,000 in compensation for indigent residents since its establishment 25 years ago. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mrs. […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has arrested five suspects for engaging in illegal dredging and reclamation activities along the Lekki coastline. The enforcement exercise, carried out on Sunday by the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development in collaboration with the Ministries of Physical Planning, Environment and Water Resources, and the Lands Bureau, targeted illegal […]

By Kingsley Omonobi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says its operatives have intercepted major drug consignments destined for terrorists and bandits in Borno and Yobe states, arresting suppliers and two notorious drug kingpins in Lagos. According to the agency, Baba Kaka Ibrahim, 26, was arrested at Njimtilo village, Borno, on September 27, while […]

By Innocent Anaba Casper Groenen, a nephew of late billionaire businessman, Jacobus Roomans, has told a Lagos High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square that dementia runs in their family, insisting his uncle lacked the mental capacity to make a valid will in his final years. Roomans’ three sons—Simon, Kyle, and Daniel—are challenging their father’s […]

By Dennis Agbo The University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Enugu, has commenced an investigation into the alleged death of a patient, Mrs. Charity Unachukwu, who reportedly died on September 21, 2025, due to negligence by hospital staff. A widely circulated social media report alleged that Mrs. Unachukwu was taken to the UNTH emergency unit […]

  AC Milan staked their claim as challengers for the Serie A title on Sunday after a statement 2-1 win over Napoli which put them top of the pile despite having to play over half an hour with 10 men. Christian Pulisic was the star for Milan at the San Siro by setting up Alexis […]