At least four people have been hospitalised after two separate fire outbreaks razed buildings on Broad Street in the Lagos Island area of Lagos State on Tuesday. The first incident occurred at Afriland Tower, a six-storey commercial building housing a branch of United Bank for Africa and several companies. The blaze, which started in the inverter room located in the basement, quickly spread across multiple floors, sending thick smoke through the structure and causing panic among occupants and passersby. Videos circulated online showed some individuals attempting to jump from the building while others were rescued with ladders by residents and…
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A mother of six, Tabitha Iliya, on Thursday asked an Upper Customary Court sitting at Daura Road, Kaduna, to dissolve her marriage to Iliya Yaran, citing lack of love, neglect, and domestic abuse. Tabitha told the court that her husband had failed to provide for the family, forcing her to seek help elsewhere. She admitted to having an affair with another man who assisted her financially, particularly with her daughter’s medical bills. She further revealed that since the incident, she stopped being intimate with her husband, who, according to her, only returned home once every three months due to the…
Two young men have been brought before an Ojo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly stealing four mobile phones during a church service. The defendants, Emmanuel Nkemakonam, 24, and Lateef Azeez, 20, were charged with conspiracy and theft. Both pleaded not guilty. Prosecutor ASP Simon Uche told the court that the incident occurred on September 2 at a church in Ojo, where the defendants allegedly stole a Redmi and three Itel phones belonging to Joshua Godspower, Israel Adenola, Emmanuel Okasi, and Nnamdi Obaji. The phones were said to be valued at N448,000. Uche noted that the offences contravened Sections 287…
Anxiety has gripped Benue State following the mysterious disappearance of two individuals, including a senior aide to Governor Hyacinth Alia. One of the missing persons, Atu Terver, the governor’s Principal Special Assistant on Youth and Media Mobilisation, was last seen on Tuesday while travelling from Makurdi to Abuja. His wife, Civir Terver, confirmed that he never arrived at his destination. “He left Makurdi on Tuesday to see us in Abuja but did not show up. We reported the case to the police in Abuja, and they said they were investigating. Up till now, there is no information about his whereabouts,”…
Kenya Airways has paid the sanction fee imposed by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for breaching passenger rights, including the widely reported case of Nigerian traveller, Gloria Omisore. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, confirmed the payment in a post on his official X account on Thursday. He disclosed that the airline settled the penalty on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, after a series of meetings involving the Kenyan High Commissioner to Nigeria, airline officials, and representatives from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. “Kenya Airways has, on Wednesday 17/09/2025, paid the sanction fee as…
The Rivers State House of Assembly on Thursday called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara to immediately forward the names of commissioner-nominees for screening and confirmation. The demand came as lawmakers reconvened in Port Harcourt for their first plenary session since the six-month suspension of legislative activities, which followed the emergency rule imposed on the state earlier this year. The sitting took place at the Conference Hall of the Legislative Quarters along Aba Road. During proceedings, the Assembly commended President Bola Tinubu for lifting the emergency rule and restoring democratic governance in the state. Members also pledged to abide by agreements reached…
The Special Assistant to Ondo State Governor on Inter-Party Affairs, Fadeshola Ojamomi, has commended former Deputy Governor and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the November 16, 2024 governorship election, Hon. Agboola Ajayi, for withdrawing his appeal at the Supreme Court. Ojamomi, in a statement yesterday, described Ajayi’s action as a “rare demonstration of maturity, courage, and sacrifice” that put the peace and progress of Ondo State above partisan considerations. “This bold step, formally communicated through his letter dated September 16, 2025, to the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, represents a rare demonstration of maturity, courage, and sacrifice in…
Supporters of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, were left disappointed on Thursday after he failed to appear at the Government House, Port Harcourt, where thousands had gathered to welcome him back to office. The crowd, which included former local government chairmen loyal to the governor, had trooped in from across the state as early as 6 a.m. But after waiting for hours without any sight of the governor, many began to disperse between 12 noon and 1 p.m. Some of the ex-chairmen, including Chijoke Ihunwo of Obio/Akpor and Ezebunwo Itche-Mati of Port Harcourt City, were seen making frantic phone calls…
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), on Wednesday formally handed over the reins of power to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, marking the end of six months of emergency administration in the state. In a statewide broadcast, Ibas declared that the mandate given to him by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on March 18 had been “fully accomplished,” citing the restoration of law and order, conduct of local government elections, reconstitution of statutory boards, and passage of the state budget by the National Assembly. “Today, I can say with conviction that by the grace of God and through…
The Rivers State House of Assembly reconvened on Thursday, marking its first plenary sitting in six months following the expiration of the state of emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu had lifted the emergency rule on September 17, directing Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and members of the assembly to resume duties effective September 18. Thursday’s session was presided over by Speaker Martins Amaewhule and held at the conference hall within the legislative quarters in Port Harcourt. The venue has served as a temporary chamber since the official assembly complex on Moscow Road was gutted by fire…