June 12: How Abacha planned to kill me, Abiola, Yar’Adua — Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has explained how he was able to survive what he described as evil plan of former Head of State, General Sani Abacha, to kill him, after his arrest, alongside General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua and business mogul and winner of the June 12, 1993 elections, Chief Mko Abiola, attributing his survival to the special grace of God.
Shock admission in Court: No documentation of $400,000 delivered to Emefiele
In the ongoing fraud trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele, a prosecution witness testified on Monday that there is no documented evidence of the alleged $400,000 transaction involving the ex-CBN chief.
Births: LSACA Marks Children’s Day With Renewed Commitment
The Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) has reiterated its unwavering commitment to achieving zero HIV births across the state, marking the 2025 Children’s Day with intensified efforts to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
Dangote Group Named Africa’s ‘Most Admired’ Brand
Pan-African investor Aliko Dangote and Dangote Industries Limited have been named the ‘Most Admired African Brand, garnering three awards at the 15th annual Brand Africa 100 awards, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, over the weekend.
Man Utd Start Asia Trip Hours After Worst Season Since 1974
A Manchester United squad including Alejandro Garnacho were due to arrive in Malaysia on Monday for a friendly, less than 24 hours after finishing the club’s worst season since 1974.
FCTA Seals Off PDP Secretariat, FIRS, Others Over Ground Rent
Officials of the Federal Capital Territory (FCTA) have sealed off Wadata Plaza, the building housing the National Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja, over unpaid ground and tenancy rent.
Tinubu storms Lagos for ECOWAS 50th Jubilee, Coastal Highway launch
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Tuesday for Lagos to join other regional leaders in marking the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia deports Sheikh Gumi
Renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has been deported from Saudi Arabia after being denied entry into Medina, effectively barring him from participating in the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage.
Lagos to publish report on illegal buildings in Banana Island as demolition looms
The Lagos State Government has announced that the report on illegal structures marked for demolition on Banana Island is ready and will be made public soon.
Lagos bridge demolition: Displaced occupants beg, claim rent payment to `landlords’
Displaced traders and residents under Iddo Bridge in Lagos State are pleading for urgent government help, saying they have been rendered homeless and without livelihoods.