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  • TikToker Peller acquires N350 million house in Lagos

    TikToker Peller acquires N350 million house in Lagos

    TikTok sensation Peller has splurged on a luxurious N350 million mansion in Lagos. 

    The 20-year-old revealed this during a live session with fellow influencer Sandra Benede, sharing that the mansion is situated on Chevron Drive in Lekki. 

    He captioned on Instagram: “Look at me. God has been so good to me, and I’m so grateful to God and my fans all around the world. 
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    ‎”Congratulations to me. Finally got a place where I can be loud without Landlord wahala.”
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    According to him, he plans to move into the spacious property by October 2025 and expressed gratitude to God and his fans for their support.

    Peller clarified that his TikTok earnings didn’t solely fund the mansion. 

    He stated that he receives substantial financial support from wealthy individuals who send him money while requesting anonymity. 

    He promised to reveal the identities of these generous supporters once his mansion is completed.

    He said: “It’s big, I should be moving inside around October. I don’t want some people to say it’s TikTok money, no o shut up. Deal wey me dey collect on the low gan. You know say some people normally dey enter my DM to say ‘Peller send account, I want to send you money’, 

    “I swear to God, big people go say Peller send account, they will say ‘don’t mention my name’ why dem dey always do like that say ‘no mention my name?’ some people go send money wey be say you go wan kpai yourself, dem go say ‘don’t mention my name’ as how? I will mention names. Once my house is standby like that, I will mention names. That house is big.”

    The news has sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some fans congratulating Peller on his achievement and others questioning the source of his wealth.

  • ISWAP fighter surrenders as troops arrest several collaborators in Kano, Lagos, others

    ISWAP fighter surrenders as troops arrest several collaborators in Kano, Lagos, others

    An Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighter has surrendered to troops of 242 Recce Battalion, Nigerian Army, in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State. 

    Troops also arrested several terrorist and criminal collaborators in Kano, Plateau, Taraba, Lagos, and Rivers States, recovering weapons and ammunition.

    A military source told The Nation on Tuesday that the success was achieved following a renewed vigor and intensive military onslaught across the country from August 31 to September.

    According to the source, a preliminary investigation into the surrendered ISWAP fighter revealed that he had been with the group since 2013 but abandoned the insurgency due to hardship and internal divisions.

    “In the same period, troops arrested several criminal collaborators and suspects across Kano, Lagos, Plateau, Taraba, and Rivers States, recovering weapons and stolen items which have been handed over to relevant authorities for further action.”

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    According to the source, an intensive operation in the Northwest on August 31 led to the rescue of nine kidnap victims – six children and three women – from bandits in Zamfara State.

    “In a related operation, troops of 8 Division Garrison neutralized a terrorist at Gidan Garkuwa in Tureta Local Government Area of Sokoto State, recovering an AK-47 rifle and five rounds of 7.62mm ammunition. 

    “Similarly, troops of 1 Brigade made contact with armed groups at Magazu in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, leading to the recovery of motorcycles and military uniforms.” 

    The source noted that the coordinated operations have “significantly weakened terrorist mobility and logistics”, fostering a safer environment that will enhance agricultural activities in the region.

    According to the source, the troops’ onslaught in the Northcentral region has prevented criminals’ free movement and secured major roads for commuters. 

    “Accordingly, troops thwarted criminal activities in Plateau State by foiling armed robbery along the Jos–Bauchi road and responding to attempted cattle rustling in Mangu Local Government Area.” 

    Regarding the operations in Lagos and Rivers States, the source stated that troops uncovered illegal refining sites and intercepted suspects involved in the theft of construction materials.

    “These operations highlight the Nigerian Army’s commitment to tackling both terrorism and criminality nationwide,” the source said. 

  • Lagos to host 2025 best of Nollywood awards — Sanwo-Olu

    Lagos to host 2025 best of Nollywood awards — Sanwo-Olu

    Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced that the state will host the 2025 edition of the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards.

    Sharing the news on X, the governor expressed excitement over the opportunity, noting that it reaffirms Lagos’ commitment to the creative industry both within the state and across Nigeria.

    Sanwo-Olu described Nollywood as a vital pillar of Nigeria’s culture, economy, and global identity, while reiterating his administration’s resolve to continue supporting the growth of the creative sector.

    He wrote, “I am pleased to share that Lagos will be hosting the 2025 edition of the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards.

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    “This is an opportunity to show our deep commitment to the creative industry in Lagos and across Nigeria. Nollywood is a vital part of our culture, our economy, and our global identity.

    “We remain committed to supporting the creative industry, and we are ready to make this year’s BON Awards truly special”.

    The BON Awards is a prestigious event that honors outstanding achievements in the Nigerian film industry. 

  • School holds graduation in Lagos

    School holds graduation in Lagos

    Ronik International  School, Ejigbo, Lagos, has reaffirmed its commitment to providing quality education to wards, stressing its resolve  to improve both teaching and administrative staff quality.

    Speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the school’s graduation ceremony, Chairman of the school,  Chris Alabi, noted the school would not compromise its quality across all segments.

    He said: “The school has consistently engaged highly experienced consultants, experts in educational development from both national and international arenas, to provide ongoing advice on upgrades and the continuous improvement of both teaching and administrative staff quality. This proactive approach ensures the institution remains abreast of the latest developments in the education sector.”

    Alabi disclosed that with modern sports facilities, including multi-purpose courts, basketball courts, and a swimming pool, pupils are on course for exciting sporting activities.

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    He noted that the school has intensified efforts to rejig its academic personnel, adding that it  intends to introduce vocational training in areas such as fashion design, tailoring, and makeup  to equip pupils  with varying  skillsets that would stand them in good stead.

    The Vice Chairman and Lead Consultant, Adebola Olubanjo, said plans were underway  to start the teaching of  Chinese Language  in addition to French next  session.

     “Chinese Language teaching will start in the next academic session, and we are starting at the primary cadre. “We prepare our students to have a more global outlook. It’s essential for them to be able to speak and write other international languages,” he added.

    Chairperson of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA), Mrs.  Chioma Okafor, said the association is poised to contribute to the development of the school, adding that  under her leadership, the association is sponsoring  teachers’ training and also investing in sports for the pupils.

  • INEC: Osun, Lagos, Ogun top CVR online registration

    INEC: Osun, Lagos, Ogun top CVR online registration

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday released statistics of online Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), with Ogun, Lagos, and Osun states leading the table of those that have registered online ahead of the 2027 general elections.

    The statistics also revealed that four of the five states in the South East are leading the table from the rear with a cumulative figure of 1,998 persons.

    Osun is leading the pack with 393,269 representing 28.51 percent of the total number, followed by Lagos with 222,205 (16.11 percent), Ogun with 132,823 (9.63 percent) and the FCT with 107,682 (7. 81 percent).

    Ebonyi takes the rear with 261 persons (0.02 percent), followed by Imo with 481 (0. 03 percent), Enugu with 484 (0.04 percent) while

    Abia has the highest number from the South East with 772 (0. 06 percent)

    A statement by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, said a total of 1,379,342 Nigerians registered nationwide in just one week.

    The statement reads: “The nationwide online pre-registration of voters commenced on Monday, 18th August 2025. As of yesterday, Sunday 24th August 2025, a total of 1,379,342 Nigerians registered nationwide in just one week.

    “As promised, the Commission is glad to publish the first weekly update of the exercise by providing details of the registration by State, gender, age, occupation and disability.

    “The breakdown of the online pre-registrations shows that 661,846 (47.96%) are male and 717,856 (52.04%) are female. Young people between the ages of 18 and 34 constitute the majority of the registrants, with 860,286 (62.37%).

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    “In terms of occupation, 374,534 (27.15%) are students, while the figure for persons with disability is 27,089 (1.96%). Full details have been published on our website and other official platforms for public information.

    “Meanwhile, physical registration kicks off today in our 811 State and Local Government offices nationwide. This will afford those who prefer the in-person option to register at the centres and those who choose the online pre-registration method to complete their registration.

    “Once again, the Commission appeals to the public that the ongoing voter registration is only open to Nigerian citizens who are at least 18 years old and who are not registered voters. Double or multiple registration is a violation of the law. However, inter-State/FCT and intra-State/FCT transfer of voters, as well as the replacement of lost or damaged voters’ cards, are allowed during the CVR.

    “The exercise will continue for one year until 30th August 2026. However, the Commission urged all intending registrants not to wait until the deadline approaches when, from experience, the registration centres are inundated by eleventh hour registrants amidst appeals for extension of time”.

    However, the list published does not include Anambra state, where the Continuous Voter Registration was conducted recently in preparation for the November governorship election in the state.

  • Army hands over fake major to police in Lagos

    Army hands over fake major to police in Lagos

    The Nigerian Army has handed over a 36-year-old man, identified as Animashaun Khalid, to the Lagos State Police Command after he was caught impersonating a senior military officer.

    Khalid was arrested at the popular Arena Market in Oshodi by soldiers of the 9 Brigade, Ikeja, after he was found in possession of a forged Nigerian Army identity card bearing his name and the rank of Major.

    The suspect was immediately transferred to the police in what authorities described as a seamless operation that reflects improved cooperation between the military and police in Lagos.

    Police spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement on Monday, said the case has been assigned to the Command’s Special Squad I for discreet investigation.

    He explained that detectives would focus on unravelling the source of the forged ID, identifying possible accomplices, and determining whether the suspect had used the fake rank to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.

    Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, commended the Army for its swift action and urged Lagos residents to remain vigilant.

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    He stressed that synergy among security agencies is crucial in tackling crime and maintaining public safety.

    “The Command assures the public that close collaboration between the security forces will continue to enhance safety in Lagos State,” he said.

    The suspect is expected to be charged to court after the conclusion of investigations.

  • Lagos doctors threaten strike over unpaid salaries, welfare issues

    Lagos doctors threaten strike over unpaid salaries, welfare issues

    The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State Branch, has warned that doctors may soon withdraw their services if the state government and hospital authorities fail to address growing grievances over unpaid salaries, arbitrary deductions, and poor welfare conditions.

    In a communiqué issued on Sunday after an Emergency General Meeting held virtually on August 15, 2025, the association accused the Lagos State Government of “subjecting doctors to financial hardship” and faulted the management of Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) for “neglecting doctors’ welfare.”

    NMA Lagos Chairman, Dr. Saheed Babajide Kehinde, said doctors would not continue to work under such conditions, stressing that “enough is enough.”

    The association said it fully supports the Medical Guild’s 21-day ultimatum to the government, which ends on August 25, warning that a solidarity strike could begin in September if their demands are not met.

    The dispute stems from unauthorized deductions reportedly made from doctors’ salaries in April and July. Although April’s deductions were refunded, July’s have yet to be returned, prompting a three-day warning strike between July 28 and 30. The Guild is demanding an immediate refund and full payment of August salaries.

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    “If by August 25 these issues remain unresolved, the Medical Guild will down tools indefinitely. NMA Lagos will join in solidarity two weeks later if the government continues to ignore us,” the communiqué stated.

    Doctors at LUTH have also raised alarm over the absence of call duty meals for more than five years.

    During a February 2025 meeting with Chief Medical Director (CMD), Prof. AbdulWasiu Adeyemo, the CMD reportedly proposed that doctors should purchase meals at subsidized rates, even while on call duty.

    “We will not accept a situation where doctors on 24-hour call duties are denied meals and told to buy food. This is inhumane and unacceptable,” Dr. Kehinde said.

    The association said the matter would be revisited in three weeks after further deliberations with the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) in LUTH.

    Another issue causing disquiet is the non-payment of skipping arrears to some doctors in LUTH, even though such arrears have been settled in other federal hospitals.

    The CMD had earlier directed the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), LUTH chapter, to submit a list of affected doctors. But the process has dragged on, leaving doctors frustrated.

    The NMA insisted that “workers deserve their wages irrespective of when the arrears were incurred” and demanded that payments be made without further delay.

    The association called on Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, to urgently intervene and resolve the crises before they snowball into a full-scale shutdown of the health system.

    “We urge the Honourable Commissioner for Health to engage the relevant MDAs intensively and passionately. Doctors are being pushed to the wall. This is about fairness, justice, and survival of the health system,” the communiqué concluded.

  • UPDATED: Sanwo-Olu renames Lagos Industrial Leather Hub after Remi Tinubu

    UPDATED: Sanwo-Olu renames Lagos Industrial Leather Hub after Remi Tinubu

    Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has renamed the Lagos Industrial Leather Hub Senator Oluremi Tinubu Industrial Leather Hub.

    Making the announcement at the official launch in Mushin, Sanwo-Olu affirmed that the gesture was to honour the First Lady for her unwavering support, contributions to women and youth empowerment as well as commitment to community development.

    “This state of the art, first of its kind in our country, is more than bricks, is more than steel, and is more than machinery. It represents a gateway to global competitiveness, to Nigeria’s never-fading chain of gold. It is a launchpad for thousands of decent jobs and a shining example of the power of visionary governors and a promising partnership between the federal government and the state government.

    “From today, the high-tech schemes that once left our shores unprocessed, they will here be transformed into world-class footwear, into garments, and into accessories that will truly be standard-made in Lagos, made in Nigeria, for the world market.

    “It is therefore my single honor, given what this hub will stand for, on behalf of the powers that have been vested in me as your governor, that I seek your concurrence that we would be renaming this hub as Senator Oluremi Tinubu Industrial Leather Hub,” he affirmed.

    In her response, Senator Oluremi Tinubu praised President Bola Tinubu’s vision for economic diversification through industrialisation, innovation and creative industries, noting that the new leather hub will serve as a centre for processing, footwear production and training to help artisans compete globally.

    She urged artisans, entrepreneurs, and youths to embrace excellence, hard work, and continuous learning, describing the hub as a beacon of possibilities and a model of government-citizen collaboration. 

    “This hub is not just about leather, it is about turning challenges into opportunities and creating prosperity for our people,” she said.

  • Police nab six over snatching, sale of Toyota Corolla in Lagos

    Police nab six over snatching, sale of Toyota Corolla in Lagos

    Detectives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested five suspected members of a car-snatching syndicate, along with the alleged buyer of a stolen Toyota Corolla sold for ₦500,000.

    According to police spokesperson CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the suspects, identified as Favour Sunday (25), Ikot Moses (28), Dickson Ighobue Harrison (35), Joshua Adedamola (27) and Daniel Jonathan (26), were apprehended following an intelligence-led operation carried out by operatives of Ilasan Division.

    The arrest stemmed from a robbery incident reported on August 1, 2025, by a taxi driver, who alleged that three men he picked up along Platinum Way, Jakande, Lekki, ordered his services but turned on him mid-trip.

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    One of the assailants allegedly brandished a locally made pistol, forced him out of his black Toyota Corolla, and fled with his vehicle.

    Investigations revealed that the car had been sold for ₦500,000 to one Wasiu Arinola (40), who police said dismantled the vehicle and resold the parts separately. Arinola was subsequently arrested in Ibadan.

    The Police Command noted that efforts are ongoing to recover the pistol used in the robbery, trace other stolen vehicles linked to the gang, and ensure the suspects face prosecution.

    The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, assured residents that the Command remains committed to safeguarding lives and property, while calling on members of the public to continue providing timely information that can assist security agencies.

  • Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun declare tomorrow public holiday for Isese Day

    Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun declare tomorrow public holiday for Isese Day

    Lagos State Government has declared tomorrow as a work-free day for public servants in commemoration of Isese Day, an annual celebration of Yoruba culture and traditions.

    Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the holiday to enable traditional worshippers and the public to fully participate in the cultural observance dedicated to promoting and preserving indigenous heritage.

    Ogun State Government has announced tomorrow as public holiday to commemorate the annual Isese Day celebration.

    The day is set aside to celebrate Yoruba religion and tradition.

    The state government, in a statement signed yesterday by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, said the introduction of Isese Day as a public holiday reflected Governor Dapo Abiodun’s recognition of the vital role Yoruba heritage and practices played in the state’s identity and cultural landscape.

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    According to the statement, the celebration not only fosters a sense of community among practitioners, but also invites the broader society to appreciate and respect the rich cultural heritage.

    Also, Oyo State Government declared tomorrow a work-free day to mark the celebration of Isese Day.

    This is contained in a circular issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Olanike Adeyemo, yesterday in Ibadan.

    The letter indicated that Governor Seyi Makinde approved the work-free day to celebrate the traditional religious day.

    Osun State Government has also declared tomorrow as a public holiday to observe Isese Day.

    A statement issued yesterday in Osogbo by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Abdul Rasheed Aderibigbe, said Governor Ademola Adeleke felicitate s with the faithful of traditional religion worshippers and extends his best wishes to them for a joyous and memorable Isese Festival.