Elon Musk becomes first person to reach $500b net worth – Forbes
Economy
October 2, 2025
Elon Musk becomes first person to reach $500b net worth – Forbes
Elon Musk’s net worth hit $500.1 billion, driven by Tesla’s rebound and rising valuations of SpaceX and xAI. Elon Musk…
US govt shuts down as Senate deadlock blocks funding bill
General News
October 2, 2025
US govt shuts down as Senate deadlock blocks funding bill
The US government has shut down after a Senate funding deadlock, disrupting services and leaving federal workers unpaid. The United…
By cancelling Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day celebration, you ‘cut short’ your ‘own tenure’, Lauretta Onochie reacts
Africa
October 1, 2025
By cancelling Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day celebration, you ‘cut short’ your ‘own tenure’, Lauretta Onochie reacts
By KEMI KASUMU “Happy 65th Independence Anniversary to all Nigerians, home and abroad. Those who cancelled the celebration of our…
Adeyanju-led Ondo North Group salutes Nigeria, Ondo State on Independence Day
General News
October 1, 2025
Adeyanju-led Ondo North Group salutes Nigeria, Ondo State on Independence Day
By KEMI KASUMU The dream of freedom was finally achieved on October 1, 1960 when the British rule ended and…
The disruptor from Eriti Akoko: How a 55-year-old visionary is redefining grassroots politics in Ondo North
Articles
October 1, 2025
The disruptor from Eriti Akoko: How a 55-year-old visionary is redefining grassroots politics in Ondo North
By KEMI KASUMU 2027 is not just another election year. It could be the moment Ondo North steps into a…
INDEPENDENCE DAY: Why remembrance of our past heroes brings tears to our eyes – Akin Ricketts
General News
October 1, 2025
INDEPENDENCE DAY: Why remembrance of our past heroes brings tears to our eyes – Akin Ricketts
By BASHIR ADEFAKA “We have come to a point in our dear nation where the mere remembrance of our past…
Zamfara police command arrests notorious bandit, recovers arms, ammunition
General News
September 30, 2025
Zamfara police command arrests notorious bandit, recovers arms, ammunition
By IBRAHIM KANOMA, Gusau The Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Nigeria Police Force in Zamfara State has arrested a 57-year-old bandit,…
Atiku, El-Rufai, Ayu, other top politicians storm Ibadan in homage to ex-colleague, Ladoja, Olubadan
General News
September 30, 2025
Atiku, El-Rufai, Ayu, other top politicians storm Ibadan in homage to ex-colleague, Ladoja, Olubadan
By BASHIR ADEFAKA The DEFENDER reports that Oba Ladoja was coronated on Friday September 26 as the 44th Olubadan of…
Iran hangs one of Israel’s spies in latest execution
Defence
September 30, 2025
Iran hangs one of Israel’s spies in latest execution
Iran has hanged a man suspected of being “one of the most important spies for Israel in Iran” in the…
Our cultural sector has attracted $500m in FDI, 1,700 foreign investors to country – Saudi Arabi’s Minister
Business
September 30, 2025
Our cultural sector has attracted $500m in FDI, 1,700 foreign investors to country – Saudi Arabi’s Minister
Saudi Arabia’s cultural sector has attracted $500 million in foreign investment and 1,700 non-Saudi investors, one of the Kingdom’s leading…