Ogun,Nigeria — The Senator, representing Ogun East Senatorial District of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has raised alarm over threat by the Dapo Abiodun-led government in the State to demolish his properties in Sagamu, Sagamu local government area of the State. Daniel, who was the State governor between 2003 and 2011, raised the alarm in…
The Singer Mr. Eazi and Temi Otedola, daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola, have exchanged vows in an intimate wedding ceremony in Iceland. The couple’s private nuptials took place at the Hallgrímskirkja Church in Reykjavík, adorned with flowers and closed to the public. Close family and friends attended the ceremony, including notable guests like comedian Broda…
Nigeria — The Former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, is dead. He died on Saturday at the age of 78. A statement by the Ogbeh family on Saturday said the elder statesman died peacefully on Saturday. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father…
United States — President Donald Trump demanded Thursday that the new boss of US chip maker Intel resign “immediately,” after a Republican senator raised national security concerns over his links to firms in China. “The CEO of INTEL is highly CONFLICTED and must resign, immediately. There is no other solution to this problem,” Trump posted…
Nigeria — The Presidency has criticised a recent editorial by a newspaper, describing it as exaggerated, unbalanced, and a misrepresentation of the state of the nation. Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, in a statement on Friday, said while the administration welcomes constructive criticism, it must be “anchored…
Abuja, Nigeria —The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has directed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), to immediately place popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, also known as K1 De Ultimate, on a no-fly list following his altercation with ValueJet staff and crew at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The incident, which…
Lagos, Nigeria — The Senior medical and economic, and budget planning experts have raised concern over a $27.4 million funding gap threatening access to contraceptive commodities in Nigeria, warning that the shortfall could reverse gains made in family planning and reproductive health services across the country. The experts said the deficit in funding has left…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Navy discloses its Special Forces deactivated no fewer than 70 illegal refinery sites and confiscated over 400,000 litres of stolen crude oil across the Niger Delta in July 2025 alone. This is contained in a monthly operational update issued on Friday by the Director of Naval Information, Commodore Ayiwuyor Adams-Aliu,…
Bauchi, Nigeria — Residents of a federal housing estate built in 2016 for low-income earners in Bauchi State have protested a planned eviction from their homes. They are appealing to President Bola Tinubu to stop the move and protect them from being forced out. The peaceful protest took place on Tuesday at the estate, where…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has assented to the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Bill, 2025 — a landmark legislation aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s financial sector and accelerating the nation’s march toward a $1 trillion economy. Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025 repeals and consolidates several outdated insurance laws into a single, modern legal…
Abuja, Nigeria — Governors of the All Progressives Congress APC have declared the ruling party as the only viable political party in Nigeria, dismissing all other parties as nonexistent. The Chairman of Progressives Governors’ Forum, PGF, and Governor of Imo state, Senator Hope Uzodinma declared this when he, alongside his Kogi State counterpart, Alhaji Usman…
Ondo, Nigeria — Some alledged gunmen have abducted a senior member of staff of Ondo state-owned Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, Omoniyi Eleyinmi. However, the wife reportedly narrowly escaped being abducted by the gunmen who stormed the residence in Supare, Akoko, Akoko South West council area of the state. According to sources in…
Lithuania seeks “immediate measures” to bolster its air defences from Nato on Yuesdayafter revealing that a Russian drone that flew into the Baltic state last week was carrying explosives. The foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys said himself and the Defence Minister Dovile Sakaliene had written to NATO chief Mark Rutte to ask for “immediate measures to…
Taraba, Nigeria —The Bandawa Community in Karim-Lamido Local Government Council of Taraba State, on Saturday issued a passionate appeal to Governor Agbu Kefas, calling for urgent government intervention to halt what they describe as an orchestrated attempt to wipe out their people by suspected armed Fulani herdsmen. In a petition titled “Bandawa Community Bleeds: The…
Delta, Nigeria — The Delta State High Court 3 sitting in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area on Friday sent A 30-year-old man, Victor Joseph, to prison for allegedly defiling a seven year old girl. The Court also adjourned the matter till August 19th, 2025. The thirty-year-old had earlier confessed that he allegedly deceived and defiled…
Ekiti, Nigeria — The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Ekiti State Command has ordered the immediate stoppage of the activities and operations of the Bouncers’ Association in the state until they are fully registered with the relevant authorities. The NSCDC Ekiti State Commandant, Mr. Toma Matthew Enya, disclosed this in his office on…
Benue, Nigeria — The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), representing the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has expressed solidarity with Benue State, assuring its people and government that their sorrow is shared across the region. The message was delivered during a condolence visit to Governor Hyacinth Alia at the Benue State…
Yobe, Nigeria — The Yobe State Police Command has warned people in the state against diverting, vandalizing, and selling of farm tools and relief materials distributed by the State Government. The command, through its Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, gave the warning following a directive issued by the government during the flag-off of agricultural…
Lagos, Nigeria — The Nanafatimah Bamigbetan Oncology Foundation, a new initiative aimed at combating Nigeria’s rising cancer burden through research, education, and policy engagement, has been launched. The initiative established in honour of the late wife of former Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Kehinde Bamigbetan, the foundation was officially unveiled on Monday at…
Abia, Nigeria — The police have confirmed the death of a 51-year-old woman, Mrs Emmanuel Love Onuora, who reportedly died while onboard a commercial tricycle in Aba, Abia State. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, came to public attention after her photograph circulated on Facebook, with some commenters identifying her as “Aunty Love,” a teacher…
Kogi, Nigeria — The body of a photojournalist, Ayobami Aiyepeku, who was allegedly murdered by an officer of the Nigeria Correctional Service, has been recovered by police in Kogi State. Spokesman of the Kogi State Police Command, William Aya, confirmed the grim discovery to journalists on Tuesday. Aya stated that the decomposing corpse was found…
Ethiopia — The Vice-President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima has given an insight into the reasons for the declaration of the ‘State of Emergency on Agriculture’ by the President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Shettima discussed, Country Perspectives: Government-led Strategies and Regional Framework’, at the ongoing UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The News…
Nigeria — The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has responded to a viral video circulating on social media showing a group of Ghanaians protesting and demanding the deportation of Nigerians from Ghana on Tuesday. According to the viral video, the protestors accused some Nigerians of engaging in criminal activities and claimed their behaviour was incompatible…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Former Presidential Candidate and Labour Party leader, Peter Obi, has rallied Nigeria’s Super Falcon with a passionate message of suppot, as they prepare to take on their next challenge at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. According to a statement shared via his official Facebook page, Obi…
Lagos, Nigeria — A former presidential aspirant, Chief Stanley Osifo, has advised the new Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, to do his best to unite and strengthen the party. Osifo, a chieftain of the party,gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of a journalist with The Tribune Newspapers and a member of the State House Press Corps, Dr. Leon Usigbe. Usigbe, who was also the Abuja Bureau Chief of the newspaper, died on Friday night during a brief illness. The President’s condolence was contained…
Yobe, Nigeria —Yobe State Police Command, Fika Divisional Police Headquarters, has arrested 35-year-old Hadiza Mamuda, of Garin Abba Village in Fika LGA, for allegedly killing her husband following a heated argument over food items. ThePolice public relations officer, Yobe Command, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed this to the newsmen Friday in Damaturu, Yobe State on Wednesday….
Abuja, Nigeria — Former Vice President and opposition leader Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for allegedly interfering in the affairs of opposition parties, instead of tackling Nigeria’s worsening economic and security problems. The criticism was contained in a statement signed by Atiku’s Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, following…
Jigawa, Nigeria — The Police Command in Jigawa state has apprehended two suspects that allegedly have connection with murder and armed robbery cases in different parts of the state. According to a statement released to newsmen on Thursday in Dutse, the state capital, by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, the first suspect,…
Chelsea and Manchester United have decided not to pursue a deal for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak. Isak has been dropped by the Magpies for their pre-season tour of the Far East, after revealing he wants to leave. But it seems like the 25-year-old might not have the pick of the bunch in the Premier League….
Kano, Nigeria — The 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of marginalising northern Nigeria by concentrating the country’s resources in the South. In his speech at the Kano State Stakeholders’ Dialogue on the 2025 Constitutional Amendment on Thursday, Kwankwaso alleged that…
