Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Manny Ita – At least 35 people have been confirmed dead following a brutal attack by suspected terrorist groups in the Kaiama region of Kwara State. The incident, described by local authorities as one of the deadliest in recent months, involved coordinated raids on multiple communities, leaving homes destroyed and residents traumatized. Eyewitnesses said the attackers moved in during the night, targeting villagers and setting some houses ablaze. Security agencies have reportedly deployed additional forces to the area to contain the situation, though access to the affected communities remains challenging due to damaged roads and ongoing threats. The attack coincided…

Manny Ita- The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has announced plans to temporarily shut down the Lagos airport to allow for essential maintenance works, with the timeline for the full closure yet to be finalised. FAAN disclosed that the planned shutdown is aimed at addressing critical infrastructure needs at the airport in order to ensure safety, operational efficiency and compliance with international aviation standards. According to the authority, consultations are ongoing with relevant stakeholders, including airlines and regulatory agencies, to determine the most suitable period for the closure in order to minimise disruption to passengers and flight operations. A FAAN…

Manny Ita- The Federal Government has rewarded 12 teachers with a total of N350 million in recognition of their exceptional performance and commitment to teaching excellence across the country. The awards were presented as part of a national initiative aimed at promoting professionalism, innovation and dedication within the education sector, with the beneficiaries selected from different states following a rigorous evaluation process. Officials said the teachers were assessed on classroom impact, student outcomes, innovation in teaching methods and overall contribution to the development of education in their respective communities. Each recipient received a substantial cash prize as part of the…

Manny Ita – The Nigerian Nurses Forum has formally petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) following reports that a nurse was allegedly assaulted while carrying out an immunization exercise in Lagos State. The petition comes after a video and accompanying reports circulated widely on social media, showing an altercation involving a nurse identified as part of a public health immunization team. The incident was said to have occurred while the nurse was performing her official duties within a community in Lagos. In a statement issued by the Forum, the group condemned the alleged assault and described it as an attack…

Manny Ita – Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has revealed that Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo accidentally injured his hand during Saturday’s Premier League clash at Old Trafford, which ended in a dramatic 3-2 victory for the hosts. The match saw Manchester United secure all three points through a late winner from substitute Benjamin Sesko, just minutes after Fulham had drawn level in stoppage time. The result lifted United back into the Premier League’s top four following an eventful encounter between the two sides. Iwobi sustained the injury during an on-field challenge involving Mainoo and later spoke about the incident while…

Manny Ita  – Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of conducting a “political trial” rather than a genuine criminal prosecution in the ongoing N80.2 billion money laundering case against him. The allegation was raised by Bello’s legal team during proceedings at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, as the court continued the cross-examination of prosecution witnesses. ​The case centers on allegations that Bello and several associates conspired in February 2016 to convert N80,246,470,088.88 allegedly obtained through a criminal breach of trust, an act the EFCC maintains violates the Money…

Manny Ita – The Lagos State Government has announced a six-week partial closure and traffic diversion on the Apongbon Bridge to facilitate urgent repair works on critical sections of the infrastructure. The shutdown, scheduled to take effect from Thursday, February 5, until March 19, 2026, was confirmed in a statement on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi. The rehabilitation project, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Works, will target failed asphalt sections along the ramp and service lane linking Inner Marina to the bridge, as well as degraded portions on both the inbound and outbound carriageways. ​The…

Manny Ita – An email unsealed from the private records of late financier Jeffrey Epstein has indicated that World Trade Organization Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and former Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II were proposed as potential guests for a private dinner gathering. The email, dated May 21, 2018, was sent by Epstein’s associate Robert Zeitlin, approximately one year before Epstein’s final arrest and subsequent death in federal custody. The correspondence, titled “Re:”, followed a request by Epstein seeking recommendations for “two or three people that think out of the box” to attend a “fun dinner” scheduled for June of…

Sanwo-Olu welcomes US streamer Kai Cenat in Lagos Elegbede Abiodun Kai Cenat and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Photo: X/@Mr_JAGs The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday hosted popular American streamer and internet personality, Kai Cenat, at the Lagos House, Marina. The governor’s Senior Special Assistant on New Media, Jubril A. Gawat, said this in a post on X on Wednesday. Gawat said Cenat, who is on his second visit to Lagos, paid the governor a courtesy visit and shared his experiences during his stay in the state. “Kai Cenat is in Lagos to follow up on some projects and initiatives…

NNPC needs financing, competent contractor to operate refineries profitably – NNPC Ojulari Elegbede Abiodun … to partner with experienced refinery operators rather than contractors. The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bayo Ojulari, has said that the corporation lacks the capacity to run a refinery, stressing that the reoperationalisation of the Port Harcourt Refinery and Petrochemical Company as a huge waste of resources. Ojulari made the disclosure on Wednesday while speaking at the ongoing 2026 Nigerian International Energy Summit. He said effective refinery operations require adequate financing, competent Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors, as well as…