archiveOctober 2025

BBNaija’s Tuoyo announced plans to take legal action against the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). This follows his arrest during a raid on a Lagos nightclub last Sunday, October 26. NDLEA operatives had stormed the club in the early hours of Sunday, detaining Tuoyo, other clubgoers, and the owner....

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has approved the appointment of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Nkechi Eze as the inaugural Director of the newly established Directorate of Force Medical Services. This historic appointment follows the recent upgrade of the Nigeria Police Force Medical Section to a full-fledged directorate. Force...

NDLEA Initiates Property Forfeiture Proceedings Against Pretty Mike’s Club The Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Buba Marwa (retd.), has disclosed that the agency has initiated a forfeiture suit against Proxy Night Club, a Lagos venue owned by socialite Mike Nwogu, popularly known as Pretty Mike....

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed a massive, multiple-vehicle crash on Kara Bridge, inbound Mowe, on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The Thursday incident, announced via LASTMA’s official X handle, sparked a major fire outbreak and caused severe traffic congestion. The crash involved a truck and a container-laden trailer that...

Abducted FCT School Principal and Daughter Freed The principal of Junior Secondary School (JSS) Naharati, Zakari Abdulkadir Yelwa, and his daughter, Hafsat Dauda, have been released from captivity. Their abduction occurred when kidnappers invaded their residence opposite the Government Science Technical College (GSTC), Abaji, last Tuesday night, October 21. Initial...

Inter Miami striker Lionel Messi, who will turn 39 next June, has expressed his strong desire to play for Argentina as they defend their World Cup title in the 2026 tournament (co-hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada).  However, the 38-year-old superstar and eight-time Ballon d'Or winner confirmed in a...

Michelle Aloize Nominated Michelle Alozie, a key defender for the Super Falcons, has earned a nomination for the coveted 2025 FIFPRO Women’s World 11.  Her inclusion on the 26-player shortlist, unveiled Monday, is particularly significant as the nominees were selected based on votes cast by professional football players from around...

Nigerian Afrobeat star Yemi Alade shared a difficult personal experience, revealing that lying about her age for years led her into a period of depression.  In an interview with Chude Jideonwo, the singer disclosed that she spent three consecutive years falsely claiming to be 22, before realising she had actually...

First City Monument Bank First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has enhanced its Mobile App with a new feature that gives customers direct access to investment opportunities. Users can now easily open investment accounts and immediately invest in mutual funds managed by FCMB Asset Management, the bank group’s wealth creation arm....

Africa Finance Corporation The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has announced a strategic partnership with Lagos Fashion Week 2025, aimed squarely at boosting the continent's apparel and textile export industries. This crucial sector is projected to reach $15 billion by 2030. This collaboration is a direct extension of AFC’s core mandate:...