ONDO – The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Agboola Ajayi, challenging the legitimacy of Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his running mate, Olayide Adelami, in the last Ondo State governorship election. A five-member panel, led by Justice Mohammed Garba, ruled unanimously that the appeal lacked merit and…
NIGERIA – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has officially discontinued its naira-for-crude agreement with Dangote Petroleum Refinery and other local refineries, a move that could lead to a surge in petrol prices. With the suspension of this initiative, domestic refineries will now depend on international crude suppliers, incurring significant costs in dollars. The…
ABUJA – Former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and ex-House of Representatives member, Chief Dubem Onyia, has died. He passed away on Monday at an Abuja hospital after a brief illness. Onyia, who was elected to the House of Representatives in 1999, later resigned to serve as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs from…
EKITI – Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed his condolences to the family of the late General Adeyinka Adebayo over the passing of their mother, Chief (Mrs.) Modupe Adebayo. Madam Adebayo, wife of the former military governor of the old Western State, passed away on Saturday, March 8, at the age of 85….
NIGERIA – The Federal Government has extended the application deadline for the ongoing Federal Civil Service recruitment to March 17, 2025. Initially announced on January 27, 2025, the recruitment exercise offers over 70 positions across various ministries, departments, and agencies. However, many applicants reported difficulties accessing the recruitment portal, leading to widespread calls for an…
LAGOS –A tanker explosion on Otedola Bridge, Lagos, triggered a massive fire on Tuesday night, causing panic among motorists and commuters. According to eyewitnesses, the explosion occurred around 8 p.m., after a tanker accident led to a fire that spread rapidly across the bridge. Videos shared online show thick black smoke rising into the night…
Asaba, Nigeria— The Delta State Government has introduced stringent measures to curb the rising number of non-resident pregnant women accessing its free maternal healthcare services. Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, Director-General of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission, stated that the influx of non-residents has distorted the state’s healthcare statistics, prompting the need for stricter eligibility criteria….
Barcelona, Spain — Barcelona sealed their place in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals with a commanding 3-1 victory over Benfica in the second leg of their Round of 16 clash on Tuesday . The Blaugrana progressed to the next stage with a 4-1 aggregate win, maintaining their dominance over the Portuguese side. Barcelona took an…
Nigeria: A violent clash between pastoralists and farmers in the Farin Dutse community of Nasarawa Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, has resulted in the deaths of at least six people, including a pregnant woman The crisis, which began as a minor altercation between a herder and a farmer, quickly escalated, leading to the destruction of…
Gombe, Nigeria — The Gombe State Police Command has successfully rescued a 27-year-old man, Mohammed Bello, who attempted suicide by climbing a telecommunications mast in Gombe. According to a statement released on Monday, March 10, 2025, by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, Bello claimed he was being pursued by security agencies due to outstanding…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has emphasized the necessity of upholding the rule of law to restore stability and progress in Rivers State amid ongoing political tensions. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday during a meeting with leaders from the South-South region under the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), President Tinubu stressed the importance of respecting…
Nigeria: The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has emphasized the importance of continuous learning and professional development in the aviation sector Managing Director, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, highlighted the significance of ongoing training and development, citing her own enriching experience with the Airport Management Professional Accreditation Programme (AMPAP). Mrs. Kuku praised AMPAP’s practical approach, which…
London, England — Chelsea are preparing a strong bid to secure the services of Bayer Leverkusen’s Nigerian forward, Victor Boniface, ahead of the summer transfer window. The Premier League club is actively seeking anew striker to strengthen their attack, providing competition for Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu. The Blues’ need for reinforcement has intensified following…
Kigali, Rwanda — The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has designated Moroccan referee Jayed Jalal as the match official for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda’s Amavubi. The Group C encounter is scheduled for Friday, March 21, at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. Jalal will be assisted by fellow Moroccans Mostapha…
Lagos, Nigeria — Super Eagles head coach, Éric Sékou Chelle, has announced a final 23-man squad for Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The squad features a blend of experienced and emerging talents, with Stanley Nwabali, Kayode Bankole, and Amas Obasogie selected as goalkeepers. In defense, William Troost-Ekong, Calvin Bassey,…
Nigeria: Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, personally supervised the demolition of structures hindering the construction of Arterial Road N16 in Gishiri village, Katampe District, Abuja. The minister emphasized that residents had been adequately informed of the need to vacate the premises, having received eviction notices and compensation offers. Wike stressed that the…
Cairo, Egypt — Nigeria’s Amaju Pinnick is poised to retain his position as a member of the FIFA Council, as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) prepares for its crucial elections. Pinnick, a former president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), is among the contenders for five available seats on the FIFA Council. The election…
OSUN – Former aides of ex-Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola have rejected allegations of financial misconduct made by the current governor, Ademola Adeleke. Adeleke recently filed a petition with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), accusing Oyetola—now Minister of Blue Economy—of misappropriating a $20 million World Bank health grant meant for renovating 320 primary…
Manchester United – Manchester United has announced its ambition to construct a state-of-the-art 100,000-seater stadium, forming the centerpiece of a major regeneration project in the Old Trafford area. The initiative is expected to inject £7.3 billion annually into the UK economy, creating over 92,000 new jobs, developing 17,000 new homes, and attracting an additional 1.8…
Adamawa, Nigeria — A man has died in Adamawa State after he was stabbed by his younger brother over a N200 piece of meat. The man, Friday Murya, was dealt the deadly knife cut after his butcher brother, Monday Murya, got infuriated during a quarrel over the N200 meat. Monday also stabbed another of his…
Kogi, Nigeria — The Students of Federal University Lokoja are expected to return to campus starting Tuesday, March 11, 2025, while lectures will officially commence on Monday, March 17, 2025. The management of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) in Kogi State has announced the immediate reopening of the institution following weeks of closure due to the…
Nigeria — The Social Democratic Party (SDP) is set to welcome more high-profile politicians which includes governors and lawmakers, following the recent defection of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The National Chairman of the SDP, Shehu Musa Gabam, confirmed this development, stating that El-Rufai’s move has triggered…
Nigeria — The Senior Pastor of The Second Coming of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, has urged Nigerians to disregard any pastor who asks them to bring candles for prayers. Pastor Giwa lamented that fake prophets and pastors were using candles to deceive people in the name of prayers. In a statement he issued, Giwa reiterated that…
The Kwara State Police Command has dismissed claims that bandits fleeing military operations in Zamfara have moved into Kwara State. In a statement released on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, speaking on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Victor Olaiya, debunked the allegations circulating on social media. According to the statement,…
Nigeria –Nollywood actor Baba Tee has challenged content creator Ijoba Lande to provide evidence of him sleeping with his wife. Baba Tee made this statement after Lande accused him and 20 other entertainers of having affairs with his wife before their separation in January 2025. News reports that Ijoba Lande, in a controversial video on…
Nigeria – Dara, the estranged wife of skit maker and actor Ijoba Lande, has addressed allegations of infidelity leveled against her by her husband. In a recent TikTok live session, she refuted claims that she engaged in a sexual relationship with actor Baba Tee during a game of Truth or Dare. Providing her version of…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has reiterated the importance of updating National Identification Number (NIN) details exclusively through its official self-service portal to ensure data security and prevent unauthorized access. In a statement released on Monday by the Head of Corporate Communications, the commission assured Nigerians that its self-service platform is…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Obiora Egwatu, has postponed the hearing of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s legal challenge against the Senate until March 25, 2025. Senator Natasha, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, had approached the court to halt the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges from investigating…
Istanbul, Turkey — Victor Osimhen has expressed his admiration for Alvaro Morata, hailing their on-field collaboration as exceptional. The Nigerian forward spoke highly of Morata following Galatasaray’s hard-fought 2-1 victory over Alanyaspor at the GAIN Park Stadium on Sunday night. Morata, who joined the reigning Turkish Super Lig champions from AC Milan during the January…
Nigeria: Kwara United delivered a dominant performance at the George Innih Stadium in Ilorin, defeating Kano Pillars 2-0 in matchday 28 of the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) This victory propelled Kwara United to 11th place on the NPFL table with 39 points, setting them up for their next fixture against Rangers in Enugu. Kwara…
Nigeria: The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Asaba has introduced a monthly biometric capturing system to prevent the “Japa Syndrome,” a phenomenon where employees continue to receive salaries after relocating abroad for better opportunities. Dr. Mary Alile-Idele, Chairman of the Board of Management at FMC Asaba, made the announcement during a facility tour and operational…
