*Beside Abacha stands General Abdulsalami Abubakar, the Chief of Defence Staff, who would later play a pivotal role in Nigeria’s transition to democracy . The irony of this moment lies in how history unfolded. General Sani Abacha, a powerful and enigmatic figure in Nigerian politics, died unexpectedly on June 8, 1998. Just 18 hours after his death, the man standing beside him in this photo, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, was sworn in as the Head of State. At the time this picture was taken, Abubakar likely had no idea he would rise to lead the nation just two years later. Abubakar’s...
95% of Fevers in Lagos Not Caused by Malaria – Commissioner Raises Alarm on Misdiagnosis, Drug Resistance22nd Jun 2025
A staggering 95 out of every 100 fever cases in Lagos are not linked to malaria, according to new data revealed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi. The startling statistic has ignited urgent calls for a shift in fever management and diagnosis protocols across the state . Prof. Abayomi disclosed the data during the three-day kick-off of the Pathway to Pre-Elimination and Digitization Project, held in Lagos. The event focused on a Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test and Microscopy Comparative Study and a detailed assessment of Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendors’ (PPMVs) capacity to manage malaria and...
Convicted Ayo, serving 21 years for armed robbery at Kirikiri Maximum Prison, caught processing passport and visa in Lagos.
The Nigerian Correctional Service has started investigation into the circumstances surrounding the movement of a robbery convict, Haruna Ayo, to a passport office in Lagos for processing of travel documents. Saturday PUNCH exclusively gathered that the incident happened on Wednesday, May 19, 2025, when warders from the Kirikiri Maximum Security Custodial Centre, Apapa, moved the inmate to the Nigeria Immigration Service passport office at FESTAC Town under suspicious circumstances . According to a credible source, Ayo was convicted for armed robbery and sentenced to life imprisonment, which was later reduced to 21 years on appeal and further reviewed downward after...
Deadly Bombings Rock Kano and Borno, Death Toll MountsJune 21, 2025
At least 5 people have lost their lives in a bombing incident in Kano state’s Kumbotso local government area, with reports emerging of another attack in Borno state claiming over 10 lives. According to eyewitnesses, the Kano bombing occurred around 2 pm on Saturday, leaving several others injured. The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the death toll, with an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack. In a separate incident, a blackout-related attack was reported in Konduga local government area of Borno state, where a female bomber allegedly attacked a dinner market, killing 10 people, according to ASP...
Lagos Police Arrest Notorious Killer, Wasiu Akinwande, Recover Firearms and Ammunition20th June 2025
The Lagos State Police Command has announced the arrest of Wasiu Akinwande, a 44-year-old notorious hired killer and cultist kingpin. Akinwande, also known as Olori Eso, was arrested in a special operation code-named “Silence, Speed and Surprise” in the Agbado area of Ogun State. The police recovered a cache of firearms and ammunition, including: Akinwande’s arrest marks a significant breakthrough in the police’s fight against violent crimes in Lagos State. He is suspected of being involved in multiple armed robberies, murders, kidnappings, and cult-related killings in the Mushin area of Lagos State. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP...
“Leadership Is Not About Comfort; It Is About Sacrifice. It Is About Standing With Your People, Especially In Moments Of Pain And Tragedy”—Obi Slams Tinubu For Not Visiting Yelwata Community
There 2023 Labour Party Presidential candidate Peter Obi in a statement surmised his thoughts on president Bola Tinubu’s half way visits to Yelwata, the attack community in Benue State that lost 200 lives to Fulani Herdsmen. President Tinubu has aborted his condolence visit to the community on Wednesday due to the heavy rain flood along Lafia-Makurdi highway and had instead stopped at the capital for stakeholders meeting. However, Obi condemned the act, saying the president didn’t show enough empathy for the victims, the families affected and the community. He questioned why the president refused to make use of helicopter if...
TRIBUTE TO THE LATE OBA MUSENDIKU ADENIJI ATIN ADELE, 60 YEARS AFTER HIS DEATH.
Oba Musendiku Adeniji Adele, also known as ‘Ologbon d’ori eja mu, Omo Buraimoh’, was a political figure and a brilliant scholar who reigned as Oba of Lagos from October 1, 1949, to July 12, 1964. During his reign, he served as vice president of the Senate between 1960 and 1962. Born in 1894, he was a prominent monarch who won a gold medal prize for the best novel written by a native West African in 1927. Historians often recall the era of his reign as the height of prestige, respect, and authority of the modern-day monarchy in Lagos. As the...
Messi’s Free Kick Puts Inter Miami On Brink Of Club World Cup Round Of 16
Lionel Messi scored the winning goal as Inter Miami came from behind to beat European side FC Porto in their second-round match at the FIFA Club World Cup. Porto took the lead through Samu Omorodion in the first half. However, Inter Miami responded strongly after the break, with Telasco Segovia netting the equaliser before a stunning free kick from captain Lionel Messi secured all three points for the MLS side. Speaking to DAZN after the match, Messi said: “It was a great effort from the whole team. Not only did we defend, but we managed the ball well. We had...
