Kebbi, Nigeria —The Kebbi State Government has denied allegations that it distributed sub-standard fertilisers mixed with sand to farmers across the state, describing the claim as false, mischievous, and an attempt to tarnish the image of Governor Nasir Idris’s administration. In a coversation with journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Sheahu…
Abuja, Nigeria— Nigeria faces mounting crises of poverty and insecurity, with recent tragedies underscoring the scale of the challenge. On August 1, 2025, an ambush in Zamfara State claimed 10 lives, while a revised National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report released on August 3 revealed that 55 per cent of Nigerians—over 113 million people—live below…
Washington, D.C.— The White House has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, marking a potential breakthrough in efforts to end the ongoing war. The announcement was made by White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, during Tuesday’s briefing. She explained that the meeting would serve…
Iraq — The Authorities in Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan region handed down a new prison term on Tuesday to jailed investigative journalist Sherwan Sherwani, his lawyer said, just before he was due to complete a previous sentence. At the court in the regional capital Arbil, witnesses said there were altercations between law enforcement and Sherwani’s relatives…
Ondo, Nigeria — The Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC) disbursed N286.7 million to 4,873 students from the oil-producing areas of the state on Tuesday. The wife of the state governor, Mrs. Oluwaseun Aiyedatiwa, during the disbursement, stated that the scheme was the 2023/2024 Scholarship and Bursary Award for indigenous students of Ilaje…
Nottingham, England— Chris Wood’s brace lifted Nottingham Forest to a commanding 3-1 victory over Brentford at the City Ground on Sunday. Forest wasted no time as Wood struck within five minutes to put Nuno Espírito Santo’s men in front. Soon after, Dan Ndoye doubled the advantage before Wood calmly rounded new Brentford goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher…
Edo, Nigeria — The Dangote Group has confirmed that its truck knocked down Ruth Otabor, sister of Bbn star, Phyna, in an accident in Auchi, Edo State. The statement was released by the company via Its X account on Thursday amid outrage by the public calling out for justice for Ruth. Phyna, on Wednesday, August…
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…
Lagos, Nigeria — Business intelligence expert Victor Umozurike has unveiled Outboxcom, an AI-powered marketing platform aimed at empowering small businesses and creators with enterprise-level campaign tools. In a statement released in Lagos, Umozurike described how his two-decade career across telecoms, retail, and fintech exposed him to how large organizations leverage data analytics, automation, and targeted…
Lagos, Nigeria — A heated argument erupted in the Big Brother Naija Season 10 house on Wednesday as housemates Big Soso and Imisi engaged in a verbal confrontation over food management. The tension followed a directive from the current Head of House, Jason Jae, appointing Big Soso and fellow housemate Otega to oversee food supply…
Abuja, Nigeria — Dangote Petroleum Refinery has formally withdrawn its ₦100 billion lawsuit against the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), and five major oil marketers. The notice of discontinuance, filed on Monday, July 29, was submitted by the refinery’s legal team led by Ogwu…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Senate has officially adjourned plenary to commence its annual recess, with lawmakers set to reconvene on September 23, 2025. The motion to proceed on recess was moved by Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, during Thursday’s session in Abuja and adopted by the Red Chamber. In his closing remarks, Senate President…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s $21.19 billion foreign loan request to fund key national projects for the 2025–2026 period. The approval was confirmed during plenary on Tuesday in Abuja, following the submission of a detailed report by Senator Aliyu Wamako, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has announced that West Africa’s refining capacity has hit 1.365 million barrels per day (mbpd), signaling a transformative era for the region’s petroleum industry. The announcement was made by Engr. Farouk Ahmed, Chief Executive of the NMDPRA, during the Global Commodity Insights Conference…
Washington D.C., USA — President Donald Trump has revealed that Coca-Cola will transition to using real cane sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup in its signature U.S. soft drink. The announcement was made via Trump’s social media handle, although he did not provide further details or timelines regarding the decision. Notably, he also did not…
London, United Kingdom — Nigerian Afrobeat superstar Davido has reached a major career milestone as his 2023 album, ‘Timeless,’ is officially certified Silver in the United Kingdom. The announcement was made by Chart Data, a trusted music analytics platform, which confirmed that the album surpassed 100,000 unit sales—qualifying it for Silver status under the standards…
NIGERIA – Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has declared that he is still a member of the Labour Party, LP. He spoke in Anambra while rallying support for the LP candidate ahead of the governorship election scheduled for November. Obi is in Anambra to support George Moghalu, the Labour Party candidate in the election. While…
New York, USA — Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, has called on global leaders and First Ladies to take decisive action in equipping young people for the future. Speaking during Day 2 of the Third Annual Global First Partners Academy in New York, Senator Tinubu delivered an address titled “First Partners’ Role in…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Presidency has refuted claims that President Bola Tinubu halted the issuance of 5-year multiple-entry visas to American citizens. In a statement released on Thursday by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the report was described as false and misleading, stressing that Nigeria’s visa policy toward…
Lagos, Nigeria — Veteran Nigerian rapper Jude “MI” Abaga has stirred online buzz after releasing a comedy skit featuring American billionaire Bill Gates alongside Nigerian comedians Broda Shaggi and Layi Wasabi. The skit, which was posted on MI’s official Instagram page, showcases a playful interaction in a music studio where Gates appears to offer…
Ibadan, Nigeria — Tragedy struck in Ibadan’s Oluyole Local Government Area on Tuesday morning as a road accident claimed the lives of three secondary school students and a commercial motorcycle rider. The unfortunate incident occurred when a speeding truck owned by a construction firm fatally collided with a motorcycle conveying students of Prospect High School,…
Ilorin, Nigeria — The Kwara State Government has announced the launch of coordinated security operations involving the Nigerian Army and newly trained forest guards to tackle criminal hideouts in forest areas across Kwara North and South. This was disclosed on Sunday in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Mr. Rafiu…
Port Harcourt, Nigeria — The Rivers State Police Command has declared two senior local government appointees from Ahoada-East Local Government Area wanted over their alleged involvement in an attempted murder and violent assault on the council’s Sole Administrator, Hon. Goodluck Iheanachor. This was made known in a statement issued on Sunday by the Command’s Public…
Ibadan, Nigeria — The Oyo State Emergency Management Agency (OYOSEMA) has issued an urgent flood alert for residents in Akinyele, Egbeda, and Oluyole local government areas, following predictions of heavy rainfall in the coming hours. In a statement released in Ibadan by the agency’s Administrative Secretary, Mrs. Ojuolape Busari, the Flood Early Warning System indicated…
Kano, Nigeria — The escalating gang violence in Kano State is spiraling out of control, with ordinary residents now becoming victims in the cycle of revenge killings among thugs. Last weekend, a clash between rival gangs in Kurna Mayanka, Yan Yashi, and Tudun Fulani led to the deaths of four people. Among them was Usman…
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…
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….
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…
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…
Ibadan, Nigeria — The Oyo State Government has announced plans to preserve and digitise the personal library of the late Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, a former governor of the old Oyo State, as part of efforts to honour his legacy and turn the archive into a tourist and research destination. Governor Seyi Makinde made the…
Ibadan, Nigeria — At least ten people have tragically lost their lives in a fatal motor accident along the Ibadan–Lagos expressway on Tuesday. The crash, which occurred near the Iwo Road axis of Ibadan, involved three commercial Nissan Micra vehicles and three articulated trucks, commonly known as trailers. According to eyewitnesses, all the affected vehicles…
