A youth pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Akolade Arowolo, has been sentenced to die by hanging for the murder of his banker wife, Titilayo. Pastor Arowolo could not hold back his pains after the court ruling, he burst into a fit of prayer. Titilayo worked with Skye bank, whilst her husband was employed. Prosecutors were able to present compelling evidence that led to the conviction of Mr Arowolo and his sentencing by Justice Lateefat Okunu of the Ikeja High Court, he was handed a death sentence. Justice Okunu held in her over three hours judgment that…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
This is Victor Benjamin Fajemirokun, the man suspected to be the man behind the gruesome murder of a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) official Olufunmilayo Lasisi and her daughter, Sewa. He was repatriated to Nigeria after being arrested in Ghana where he fled to when the Nigeria Police declared him wantedIn the second picture is the native doctor suspected to have been involved in the ritual killing of mother and daughter whom Fajemirokun lured to their death in Osun State from their Abeokuta home. Those in the know claim that until his arrest the native doctor was very popular on…
By Bolaji Israel Seth Godin, an American author, entrepreneur and one of the world’s most influential business thinkers said “A great brand always raises the bar — it adds a greater sense of purpose to the experience.” Godin’s thought aligns with a related view that “Enduring brands are those that pursue progress with intentional restlessness, continually elevating their standards across every action, every choice, and every expression of their purpose.” This is a truth that echoes across the business world, but only a handful of institutions live it with the kind of consistency that makes the saying feel almost crafted…
The Delta State Police Command, through the efforts of the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), led by ASP Julius Robinson, has recorded another decisive breakthrough in its sustained operations aimed at dismantling armed criminal networks operating within Oghara and its environs. This development follows the earlier recovery made on 24th November 2025, during which confessed cultists were apprehended and a pump-action gun with other incriminating exhibits were recovered. Building on that momentum and acting on credible intelligence, CP-SAT intensified surveillance and executed coordinated follow-up operations across key locations in Oghara. On 25th November 2025, the team successfully arrested two additional suspects…
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has once again taken centre stage in grand style, collaborating with Africa’s biggest Afrobeats artiste, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, on the Nigeria leg of his 5ive Tour. The Tour, which hit its 4th city on November 9, 2025, has recorded over 80,000 attendees so far. Davido kicked off the 5ive tour earlier in 2025, commemorating the release of his 5th studio album, 5ive, with a world tour that covered numerous cities across the globe. The 5ive tour, a massive success since its launch,…
Apart from being the only prophet who repeatedly warned President Tinubu that his government would be fought with insecurity, among other things, Primate Ayodele has been a major man of God, giving wise and spiritual counsel to the president on how to salvage the situation. We recall that during his annual Thanksgiving programme held in February, Primate Ayodele told the representative of the Chief of Army Staff that there is a need to focus on bushes and forests to prevent insecurity. He suggested turning most bushes across the country into farm areas, as he foresaw a serious insecurity crisis at…
By Gbenga Shaba The Ataoja of Osogbo, His Royal Majesty Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun, Laroye II, has endorsed and declared open support for Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Osun as the state prepares for the 2026 gubernatorial election. The 21st traditional and paramount ruler of the city of Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, Oba Oyetunji, made this open declaration during a courtesy call at his palace in Osogbo, ahead of the ADC’s final constituency tour of Osun State. Oba Oyetunji held no words back as he emotionally declared that wherever Aregbesola goes, he will…
The Ooni of Ife and Permanent Chairman, Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC) Arole OODUA Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II on Tuesday played host to the Nobel Laurel, Professor Wole Soyinka who had paid a courtesy visit to him at his Ile Oodua Palace in Ile-Ife to discuss the ongoing project of symbolic return of the Africans in Diaspora, particularly from Brazil to Africa, Nigeria in particular, commending the Foremost Yoruba king at his relentless efforts at reconnecting Africans in the diaspora with their ancestral homeland, particularly those of Yoruba descent in Brazil and other parts…
Mr Segun Adeleye, President/CEO, World Stage Limited has advised Nigeria to look at different options of solving the insecurity challenges including possible collaboration with the United States on joint military exercises that will flush out terrorists in the country. In his opening address at the WorldStage Economic Summit (WES) 2025 in Lagos on Friday with the theme Tackling the Issue of Low Productivity in Nigeria, he said, “Interestingly, insecurity is attracting more attention in recent time, including from abroad. Insecurity in parts of the country negatively affects economic activity.” He said as U.S President Donald Trump is threatening to launch…
Nestlé Nigeria is pleased to announce the distinguished panel of judges for the 2025 Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards. This year’s panel brings together accomplished professionals in journalism, academia, nutrition, communications, and development, reinforcing Nestlé’s commitment to recognizing excellence in impactful and socially relevant storytelling. The panel welcomes Dr. Yvonne Kanalio Olaloku, Nutrition Specialist with the Nestlé Nutrition Institute for Central and West Africa, whose extensive work in fortification advocacy and evidence-based nutrition brings valuable expertise to the Awards. Also joining the ranks this year is Dr. Margaret Agada-Mba, Senior Lecturer in Communication, Media and Cultural Studies at the School of Media and…