Ibadan, Nigeria — The Oyo State High Court has dismissed a ₦5 billion defamation suit filed by Chief Gani Adams, Aare-Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, against Yoruba Nation activist Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho. The ruling, delivered on Thursday by Justice O.T. Ademola-Salami, included an order for Adams to pay ₦500,000 in costs to…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered registration portal as part of its bold drive to revolutionize business registration processes in Nigeria. The announcement was made by the Registrar-General and Chief Executive Officer of CAC, Mr. Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, during the Commission’s 2025 stakeholders’ forum. According to Magaji,…
New York City, USA — Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs exhaled visibly and gestured in prayerful gratitude as the jury foreman announced a not-guilty verdict on the most serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. The verdict, delivered on July 2, 2025, came after months of intense courtroom proceedings, during which prosecutors portrayed Combs as…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has inaugurated a Ministerial Committee to spearhead the commercialisation of research outcomes from Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. The committee, known as the Research and Innovation Commercialisation Committee (RICC), was unveiled by the Minister of Education, Dr. Morufu Olatunji Alausa, during a ceremony held yesterday in Abuja. Dr. Alausa explained that…
Owerri, Nigeria — In a determined effort to restore security and public order, the Imo State Government has demolished a notorious criminal hideout located in Ama Hausa, Owerri. The operation, led by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Monitoring and Compliance, Nze Chinasa Nwaneri, targeted a location allegedly linked to drug trafficking, illegal arms dealings, and…
Gombe, Nigeria — Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has extended his congratulations to Barrister Alhassan Mu’azu on his election as Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Gombe Branch. In a statement issued by the Governor’s media office, he also commended other newly elected executives, describing the NBA’s smooth and rancour-free electoral process…
Castries, Saint Lucia — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Africans and people of African descent worldwide to unite and collaborate in shaping a future rooted in dignity, promise, and progress for the Black race. Speaking at a dinner hosted in his honour by Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre of Saint Lucia, President Tinubu…
Kylian Mbappé is set to make his highly anticipated debut for Real Madrid in the FIFA Club World Cup against Juventus after missing the group stage due to illness. 🏟️⚽ The 26-year-old forward has recovered and is expected to play in the Round of 16 match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. 🏆 Coach…
Abuja, Nigeria — Key figures of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convened on Tuesday evening in a high-level closed-door meeting, signaling renewed political consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting, held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja, brought together notable PDP stakeholders including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; former Senate President, David…
Abuja, Nigeria — The House of Representatives has initiated a probe into Nigeria’s outstanding debt of €1.2 million to the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS), raising concerns about the country’s financial commitment to the international body. This action follows a motion of urgent national importance moved during plenary on Tuesday by Deputy…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has elected Hon. Robert Madaki as its chairmanship candidate for the 2026 Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) elections. The announcement was made during the party’s primary election held in Abuja on Monday, where 10 councillorship candidates also emerged to represent the party across various wards in AMAC….
ABUJA , NIGERIA – The Federal Government has reiterated the need for enhanced regional cooperation to transform Africa’s borders from conflict zones into catalysts for peace, economic development, and continental integration. This call was made during the 2025 African Border Day celebration, held on Monday in Abuja, where the Director General of the National Boundary…
Istanbul, Turkey — Tammy Abraham is set to begin a new chapter in his football career as AS Roma finalizes a €20 million transfer deal with Turkish giants Besiktas, according to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano. The move, confirmed earlier today, comes as Roma seeks to meet financial regulations, with the Serie A club aiming to…
Abuja, Nigeria: Staff under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), led by the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC), on Monday staged a protest at the office of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, over unpaid salaries, withheld hazard allowances, and other unresolved welfare issues. The protesters, who blocked access to the Minister’s office in…
Abuja, Nigeria: Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, has appealed for constructive dialogue and collaboration to address the ongoing strike by primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), following concerns raised by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), FCT Wing. In a statement released on Monday in Abuja by the ministry’s Director of…
Abuja, Nigeria: The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, pledging to serve a single four-year term if elected. Obi made the announcement during a live session on X Spaces Sunday night, where he engaged with supporters both within Nigeria and in the diaspora….
Abuja, Nigeria: The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismissed reports claiming that its officers sealed off the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, on Monday. The denial follows an allegation by a member of the PDP Board of Trustees and former National Secretary, Ibrahim Tsauri, who…
Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Miami clash for a Club World Cup quarter-final spot as Lionel Messi faces his old team in Atlanta ⚽🔥. Messi, who won two Ligue 1 titles with PSG but missed Champions League glory, now aims for more trophies in this expanded, often criticized tournament 🌍🏆.
Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia — President Bola Tinubu touched down in Saint Lucia on Saturday evening, marking the beginning of his two-nation diplomatic mission to the Caribbean and South America. This was confirmed in a statement released by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, in Abuja. Upon arrival at Hewanorra International Airport, President Tinubu was…
Abeokuta, Ogun State— The Federal Government has reaffirmed its dedication to harnessing nuclear medicine in the fight against cancer and other diseases, unveiling OncoSeek, an innovative blood test designed to detect nine high-risk cancers at early stages. The announcement was made by the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Salako, during a workshop hosted…
Lagos, Nigeria— Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed immense pride and joy following Kwara United FC’s landmark victory at the 2025 President Federation Cup final held at Mobolaji Arena, Lagos, on Saturday. In a statement personally signed by the governor, he commended the players, coaching staff, management team, Sports Commission, and supporters for their…
Eruwa, Oyo State — The reinstated Eleruwa of Eruwa, Oba Samuel Adegbola, has pledged to champion peace, unity, and sustainable development in the Ibarapa East Local Government Area of Oyo State. He made this pledge during his official coronation ceremony held at Eleruwa Stadium in Sango, following his reinstatement and presentation of the staff of…
Edo state , Nigeria – Ghana-based Nigerian filmmaker and President of Nollywood Ghana Chapter, Destiny Omon, is set to premiere his latest Nollywood film, Badagry, in Benin City, Edo State. The movie, which features a blend of renowned Nollywood and Ghanaian actors, including Alex Osifo, Yemi Black, Jude Orhorha, Destiny Omon, Nike Adams, and Christian…
Abuja, Nigeria —This commendation was conveyed in a letter by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, to the university’s Founder and Chancellor, Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, recognizing his lifelong commitment to educational excellence and national development. According to a statement released in Abuja by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo…
Damaturu, Nigeria —Four people have been confirmed dead and 21 others injured following two separate improvised explosive device (IED) explosions in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, allegedly planted by suspected ISWAP terrorists. This was disclosed on Friday after a commercial vehicle transporting traders to Buni Yadi weekly market struck an IED near Bultaram…
Abuja, Nigeria: The Federal Government is aiming to raise Nigeria’s tax-to-GDP ratio from below 10% to at least 18% over the next three years, driven by sweeping fiscal reforms recently enacted. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, during an interview on Arise…
Abuja, Nigeria: The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has raised the alarm over what it describes as a coordinated sabotage campaign aimed at derailing ongoing anti-corruption reforms within the organisation. In a statement issued on Friday, the company’s new leadership, led by Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Ojulari, disclosed that a network of…
Abuja, Nigeria: The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has confirmed a political reconciliation with Governor Siminalayi Fubara, following a peace meeting facilitated by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja on Thursday night. Speaking to journalists after the closed-door meeting at the Presidential Villa, Wike announced that both…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed the central role of Nigeria’s civil service in nation-building, lauding civil servants as the unseen architects behind effective governance and public service delivery. This recognition came during the opening ceremony of the first-ever International Civil Service Conference in Abuja, commemorating the 2025 Civil Service Week. Addressing…
Seme-Krake, Nigeria — The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command, has recorded significant strides in revenue generation, export facilitation, and anti-smuggling operations despite persistent infrastructural setbacks. This was revealed by Comptroller Ben Oramalugo during the visit of the Assistant Comptroller General, Zone A, Charles Orbih, to the ECOWAS Joint Border Post, Seme-Krake. According to…
Lafia, Nigeria— The High Court in Lafia, Nasarawa State, on Wednesday sentenced gospel singer Oluwatimileyin Ajayi to death by hanging following his conviction for the brutal murder of 26-year-old Salome Adaidu, a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). After months of trial, the presiding judge, Justice Simon Aboki, found Timileyin guilty of culpable…
