Kaduna, Nigeria — Security agencies in Kaduna have arrested a suspected People’s Democratic Party (PDP) agent, Shehu Fantagi, for allegedly attempting to influence voters ahead of today’s by-elections with a large sum of cash. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Kaduna State Police Command confirmed that Fantagi was apprehended on Friday evening at a…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian presidency is once again in the spotlight following observations about President Bola Tinubu’s frequent foreign travels since assuming office two years ago. Comparisons have been drawn between Tinubu and the legendary Nigerian traveller Moshood Adisa Olabisi Ajala, popularly known as Ajala the Traveller, who was famed for his adventurous journeys…
Dubai, UAE — Remote work continues to redefine lifestyles worldwide, with more countries now competing to attract digital nomads through high-speed internet, flexible visa policies, affordable living, and vibrant communities. According to the VisaGuide Digital Nomad Visa Index released this week, the top 10 destinations for 2025 present diverse opportunities for professionals — from culturally…
Liverpool, England — The 2025/26 Premier League season kicked off at Anfield under a cloud of controversy after Bournemouth striker, Antoine Semenyo, was subjected to racist abuse from a section of the crowd during the opening match. In a statement on Friday night, the Premier League confirmed that referee Anthony Taylor halted the game in…
Abuja, Nigeria — Voters in 16 constituencies across 12 states are set to head to the polls on Saturday in by-elections widely seen as a litmus test for Nigeria’s major political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), a total of 3,553,659 registered voters are expected to…
Abuja, Nigeria — Former Senate President and current National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to take decisive steps in restoring public trust by ensuring transparency and correcting past mistakes as the nation prepares for the 2027 general elections. Speaking ahead of Saturday’s…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) has accepted the apology of Biodun Fatoyinbo, Global Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), after his recent comments about the church’s late founder, Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola, sparked outrage among members and the wider Christian community. The controversy arose after a sermon in which…
Ile-Ife, Osun State — The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) community has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of Ajibola Ibitayo, a Part Two medical student in the Faculty of Dentistry, who reportedly took his own life after failing his examinations. In a statement issued on Thursday, the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju,…
Lagos, Nigeria — Efforts to ease the financial burden on accommodation seekers in Lagos State have gained momentum as the House of Assembly considers a new tenancy bill aimed at cutting agency fees on annual rents from 10 per cent to 5 per cent. Speaking on Thursday in Lagos, the Chairman of the House Committee…
Lokoja, Nigeria — The family of late photojournalist Ayobami Aiyepeku is grieving yet another tragedy following the death of his father, Chief James Aiyepeku, barely three weeks after Ayobami’s murder. Chief James reportedly died on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, after suffering a stroke believed to have been triggered by the trauma of his son’s killing…
Abuja, Nigeria— Former House of Representatives member Dachung Bagos has criticised the Federal Government’s appointment of Fuji star Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde (KWAM 1) as an airport security protocol ambassador, warning it could set a harmful precedent. Speaking on Channels Television’s breakfast programme The Morning Brief on Thursday, Bagos argued that such appointments risk encouraging disruptive…
Port Harcourt, Nigeria— The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended Pastor Ifediorah Onyeibor Joseph after a viral video showed him allegedly abusing children during a controversial church event. The video, widely circulated online, depicts about 20 unclad children kneeling with palm leaves while being repeatedly whipped with palm fronds. In the footage, a man is…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the deployment of 7,726 Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines for the upcoming by-elections set to hold on Saturday, August 16, 2025, across 12 states. A senior INEC official confirmed to The PUNCH that the devices will be distributed across 16 constituencies in the…
Port Harcourt, Nigeria — The Rivers State Police Command has arrested the pastor of a new-generation church for allegedly assaulting about 20 children under the guise of “spiritual cleansing” in the Emeka community, Ohio/Akpor Local Government Area. The children, aged between five and nine, were reportedly stripped naked and subjected to severe flogging during a…
Ondo state, Nigeria –The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the death of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Kajola Police Station, located in Odigbo Local Government Area, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Nimrod Anaka. The confirmation was given on Wednesday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Ayanlade Olushola, in a statement…
Abuja, Nigeria – Female personnel of the Nigeria Police Force have strongly condemned what they describe as targeted and misogynistic remarks made by activist Omoyele Sowore, following the recent promotion of some female officers by the Police Service Commission. The promotions, approved upon the recommendation of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, reportedly included officers…
Abuja, Nigeria–The Federal Government has announced a seven-year suspension on the creation of new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across the country. The decision was approved during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, and chaired by President Bola Tinubu. According to the Minister of Education,…
Abuja, Nigeria –The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has explained the rationale behind the Federal Government’s decision to appoint Fuji music icon, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, as an ambassador for airport security and proper passenger conduct. The move follows a series of recent incidents involving unruly behavior at…
Lagos, Nigeria– Afrobeats sensation David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has opened up about how the tragic loss of his son, Ifeanyi, in 2022 marked a defining moment in both his personal life and professional journey. Ifeanyi, who was just three years old at the time, tragically drowned in a swimming pool at Davido’s Banana…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has given its diaspora National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment partners 48 hours to activate their licences on a newly upgraded platform aimed at delivering more secure and efficient services to Nigerians abroad. In a statement on Monday, NIMC’s Head of Corporate Communications, Kayode Adegoke, said the…
Ogun State, Nigeria — The Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) and the wider Nigerian football community were thrown into mourning on Monday following the sudden death of the team’s assistant coach, Akin Olowookere, who collapsed during a morning training session in Ogun State ahead of a scheduled match later in the day. Confirming the incident,…
Lagos, Nigeria — Airport operations and road access around Murtala Muhammed Airport were thrown into chaos on Monday as hundreds of physically challenged protesters blocked major routes, demanding the reopening of a government-run school for people with disabilities. The demonstrators, carrying banners of the Farmcraft Centre for the Blind, caused a massive traffic gridlock that…
Abuja, Nigeria — Human rights lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi has dismissed speculation about former President Goodluck Jonathan making a political comeback ahead of the 2027 elections, insisting that Nigeria’s problems cannot be solved by a change in leadership alone. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday, Farotimi argued that without tackling the country’s…
Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State — Governor Biodun Oyebanji has officially dissolved the Ekiti State Executive Council with immediate effect, signaling a significant cabinet reshuffle ahead of the upcoming gubernatorial primaries scheduled for October 2, 2025. The affected Commissioners and Special Advisers have been directed to hand over their responsibilities to the Permanent Secretary or the most…
Abuja, Nigeria— President Bola Tinubu has appointed the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, as Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) reconciliation committee for Bauchi State. The appointment, confirmed by a statement from the Speaker’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Krishi, outlines the committee’s mandate to resolve persistent internal disputes…
Karbala/Najaf, Iraq— More than 600 Shiite Muslim pilgrims were hospitalized with respiratory problems due to inhaling chlorine gas from a leak at a water treatment station on the route between the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala. The incident, which occurred overnight on the Karbala-Najaf road, affected hundreds of pilgrims making their way to Karbala…
Ipswich, England — Nigerian-born striker Chuba Akpom has completed a season-long loan move to Sky Bet Championship club Ipswich Town from Eredivisie giants Ajax, marking his return to English football. The 29-year-old forward spent the latter half of last season on loan at Ligue 1 club Lille, where he scored three goals and provided one…
Ibadan, Oyo State— The Obidient Movement supporting Peter Obi is rapidly growing in Oyo State as the country approaches the 2027 general elections. The movement’s recent Oyo State Obidient Conference, themed “Going Forward 2027: A New Nigeria is Possible,” drew political analysts, grassroots organizers, and party faithful to the Empowerment Centre on Ring Road. Prof….
Balikesir, Turkey — A magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit the Balikesir province in northwestern Turkey on August 10, 2025, causing extensive damage including the collapse of 16 buildings and the death of one person. The quake struck at 7:53 p.m. local time with an epicenter in the town of Sındırgı, about 10 kilometers south-southwest of Bigadiç….
Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State — Former Ekiti State Governor Dr. Kayode Fayemi has publicly refuted claims that he co-founded the African Democratic Party (ADC) coalition alongside former Rivers State governor Mr. Rotimi Amaechi. The controversy emerged following a Saturday X Spaces conversation during which Amaechi reportedly asserted that the ADC coalition began with himself and Fayemi…
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria — The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has affirmed that the Federal Government’s student education loan program is repayable but interest-free, while revealing that more than 760,000 students have applied for the scheme. Speaking during a one-day capacity-building event for students at the University of Port Harcourt, the Managing Director…
