Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Adebola Ajayi

My name is Ajayi Adebola Taofeekat. I am a graduate of Mass communication from Lagos university. I am a journalist who is very attentive to details and determined to find, follow and report the story accurately to the public. I am highly motivated to get the job done.
August 20, 2021

Tension as gunmen kill five farmers in Ile-Ife; Ooni urges calm

Unknown gunmen killed five persons travelling to their farms on bike Friday morning.

Ooni of Ife Adeyemi Ogunwusi and Yemisi Opalola
August 20, 2021

Jumoke Oyeleke, shot at Yoruba Nation rally, buried on Friday in Lagos

The deceased was hit by a stray bullet from police officers firing guns and tear gas canisters to disperse agitators.

August 19, 2021

Edo govt warns against move to install ‘Sultan of Edo’

The government alleged that individuals involved in the move are “trying to abuse the well-known Edo hospitality by their act of sacrilege.”

Edo governor Godwin Obaseki
August 19, 2021

Jihadists massacre 37 farmers in Niger; govt declares national mourning

37 people, including women were killed by the gunmen while working on their farms.

Houthis
August 17, 2021

PIB: Three per cent not enough for host communities, says Wike

The governor said the yearnings of host communities were not considered when passing the bill into law.

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike
August 16, 2021

IBB justifies June 12 annulment, says “I did the right thing”

Mr Babangida said the late dictator, Sani Abacha, hijacked power because the political elites said they were tired of elections.

IBB and MKO
August 16, 2021

Nollywood actor Doris Chima is dead

The Abia state-born actor and gospel singer was for six years battling with breast cancer.

Doris Chima
August 16, 2021

House of Representatives: Ondo lawmaker Adedayo Omolafe dead

A member of the House of Representatives, Adedayo Omolafe, the lawmaker representing Akure South and North constituency, has died.

August 12, 2021

FLASH: Wife of ex-President Shehu Shagari, Hadiza, dies of COVID-19

Mrs Shagari died at a COVID-19 Isolation Centre, Gwagwalada, Abuja on Thursday.

August 12, 2021

FLASH: Fire guts Hi-Impact studio in Ogun

There were no casualties or injuries recorded at the scene.