By Biola Davies,Death of Mrs Khadijat. Adebimpe Akintola, the Council Manager of Coker Aguda Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos is raising more concerns . She died on Monday, September 29, 2025, is making the fifth death of a female local government official in the state within just two months. Many are scared, saying the death in is becoming ...
Investigation
October, 2025
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2 October
Ogun Government Suspends Principals of Ilugun High School over Student Death
The Ogun State Government has suspended the principals of both the junior and senior sections of Ilugun High School, Elega, Abeokuta, following the death of a student. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Abayomi Arigbabu, who announced the suspension at a press briefing in Abeokuta said the measure would remain in force pending the outcome of a full ...
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2 October
25 Questions & Answers on New Tax Law
By, Our reporters A major thrust of the reform is the elimination of nuisance taxes – those that yield minimal revenue, are costly to administer, and disproportionately affect the poor and small businesses. The focus will now shift to high-yielding and broad-based taxes that are relatively easy to collect. Q1: When will the new Nigeria Tax Act take effect?A1: The ...
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2 October
Tributes pour as ARISE Television anchor, Somtochukwu, 29,dies
By, Joke Thomas Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, affectionately known as “Sommie,” was a distinguished journalist and media personality. Her untimely demise in an armed robbery incident at her Katampe, Abuja residence on September 29, 2025, has sent shockwaves throughout the nation. YOUNEWS learnt many are chronicling Sommie’s remarkable legacy: Professionalism and Passion: Sommie was a dedicated professional who brought intellectual depth ...
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2 October
Arise TV lady jumps 3-Storey to death as 15 Robbers invade, eye witnesses account
By, John Okokobioko Somtochukwu Maduagwu,AriseTV reporter and anchor has passed away after an armed robbery attack at her residence complex, in Abuja. YOUNEWS confimed that Armed robbers attacked her apartment complex at Unique Apartments Katampe Fct-Abuja,developed by Amazing Grace Real Estate Ventures. They were rading from flat to flat, robbing occupants. The Police were called but they didn’t show up. ...
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2 October
Citizen on alert over plots to free NURTW’s Shameleon
By, Onome Jackson Nigerians are raising alarm over perceived plots to release NURTW Lagos strongman Samsideen Oladiti aka ” Shamelon ” . He is behind the alleged death of a man who was also captured in a trending video beating up a dispatch rider . He has been arraigned at a Magistrate Court, he was in the dock on Tuesday ...
September, 2025
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29 September
After Solomon Arase, Another PSC boss Dies hrs to 89th
By John Okokobioko Weeks After Solomon Arase’s Demise Police Service Commission (PSC) has lost another of its former chairmen, DIG Parry Osayande (Rtd), to the cold hand of death. Former police chief dies few hours before his 89th birthday.Osayande died in the early hours of Sunday, September 28, 2025 in Benin, Edo State, barely one month after Solomon Arase’s passage, sparking ...
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29 September
PENGASSAN accuses Dangote of framing layoffs as lawful restructuring
By, Aderemi Ogunpitan The standoff between PENGASSAN and the Dangote Refinery exposes deeper questions about labor rights, corporate power, and national interest. Stripped of sentiment, two issues stand out. First, PENGASSAN alleges that the refinery dismissed hundreds of Nigerian workers because they joined the union, while management insists it merely reorganized staff to curb inefficiency and sabotage. Second, the union ...
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29 September
Jerry Gana confirms Jonathan’s set for PDP flagbearer 2027
By, Onome Jackson Former Minister of Information and National Orientation, Prof. Jerry Gana, has announced that ex-President Goodluck Jonathan will win the 2027 presidential election. Jerry Gana also said Jonathan will return to the political stage in 2027 as the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). I can confirm that Goodluck Ebele Jonathan will contest the presidential election ...
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28 September
Tinubu Shines @ Ladoja’s Coronation
By, Joke Thomas The Coronation was very colourful and the rain respected the ceremony by not raining.. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu came with so many governors. PBAT was at his best when making a speech without reading it. He said that he and Olubadan Ladoja were in the Senate together and they confronted the military together and they went into ...