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…
Ilorin, Nigeria — The ongoing seven-day warning strike by nurses and midwives has severely impacted medical services in government hospitals across Kwara State. This development was revealed through a field investigation conducted which found that numerous patients admitted at major facilities—including the Sobi Specialist Hospital, Alagbado; and General Hospitals in Ilorin, Omu-Aran, and Share—have been…
Ibadan, Nigeria — The Oyo State Chapter of the Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) has declared support for the ongoing seven-day warning strike launched by the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), citing deep-rooted grievances and systemic neglect. The CDWR’s backing was announced by its State Coordinator, Comrade Bamigboye Abiodun, in…
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 — Tensions have intensified within the Labour Party (LP) following a divisive petition alleging that several top party leaders, including 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, are involved in a plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The fresh controversy erupted on Tuesday when Abayomi Arabambi, the factional National Publicity Secretary, submitted a petition…
Abuja, Nigeria — Professor Jerry Gana, a founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has stated that former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, would overwhelmingly defeat any presidential contender in Nigeria’s northern region if he were to return to the PDP. Speaking during an appearance on Arise News Prime Time on Wednesday, the elder…
Abuja, Nigeria — A Magistrate Court sitting in Wuse Zone 2, Federal Capital Territory, has directed the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to ensure the presence of retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Oyediran Oyeyemi, in court, following allegations that he falsely presented himself as a serving officer. The order was issued on Wednesday after the…
Lagos, Nigeria – Fresh from their historic triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, Nigeria’s Super Falcons lit up the streets of Lagos on Wednesday with a grand trophy parade in celebration of their record-extending 10th continental title. The team, who had earlier been received by President Bola Tinubu in…
Ile- Ife, Nigeria–The Ooni of Ife, His Royal Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has publicly endorsed the Special Seats Bill currently before the National Assembly, describing it as a transformative step toward equitable governance and national development. The monarch pledged his full moral and cultural support to the initiative, which seeks to enhance women’s representation…
Jigawa state, Nigeria–The Jigawa State Government has unveiled two major empowerment programmes valued at over ₦392 million, targeting members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Butchers Association. The initiative is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen grassroots economic development and support key trade-based sectors. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony held…
Abia state, Nigeria–The Abia State Government has directed that all buildings exceeding two storeys undergo comprehensive structural integrity tests, as part of efforts to curb the rising incidents of building collapse across the state. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, during a press briefing at the Government House in…
OYO STATE – An alumnus of Abiodun Atiba Memorial Institute, Oyo, Oyo State, Mr. Babatunde Tijani has donated the sum of ₦1 million to four best graduating students of the school and staff to counter the ‘education is scam’ narrative. Tijani maintained that education is not a scam, but a great ladder to success and…
Abuja, Nigeria- As part of its ongoing effort to entrench transparency and accountability within public institutions, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has inaugurated an Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) at the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs. The inauguration ceremony, held in Abuja, was described by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr….
Abuja, Nigeria–In a strategic move to deepen international trade relations and stimulate inclusive economic growth, the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has called on the diplomatic community to actively support the country’s private sector. Speaking at the inaugural Economic Diplomacy Dialogue held in Abuja, NACCIMA President, Dr. Jani Ibrahim,…
NIGERIA – Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has warned that Nigeria may lose nurses to foreign nations if the ongoing strike is not resolved. Describing the strike by nurses and midwives as unfortunate, Sani urged the Nigerian government to meet their needs. Posting on X, he said some nurses now rely on selling doughnuts…
Abuja, Nigeria–President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Deputy Controller-General Olumode Samuel Adeyemi as the new Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), effective August 14, 2025. The appointment was confirmed in an official statement issued by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), and signed by its Secretary, Abdulmalik Jibrin….
NIGERIA – The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has warned against multiple and underage registration in Kebbi ahead of the August 18 commencement date for Continuous Voters Registration, CVR. The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in Kebbi, Abubakar Sarkin-Pawa-Dambo, gave the warning while briefing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday. He warned that “The INEC…
Lagos, Nigeria: The Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) has claimed top honors at the 2025 Lagos Campus Beach Soccer Tournament, emerging as overall champions after accumulating the highest points across their fixtures. The atmosphere was electric on Saturday, July 26, as sports fans gathered in large numbers at Atican Beach, Lekki, to witness the…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is “seriously considering” a pardon for embattled music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is currently in a Brooklyn jail awaiting sentencing after a partial conviction in his high-profile criminal trial. Combs, 55, was acquitted earlier this month of the most serious charges: sex trafficking and racketeering but was found guilty…
Celebrity barman, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has ignited reactions following his recent post on social media. In a recent Instagram post, the Celebrity barman shared a playful video from his vacation in France, using a catchphrase famously associated with Ati’s online call-outs. “PASKAL !!! You Will Suffer,” he captioned. The drama…
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…
Ogun State, Nigeria — A middle-aged farmer, Musa Kalamu, has died after being attacked by a stray elephant from a government forest reserve in the Itasin-Imobi area of Ijebu East Local Government, Ogun State. The incident occurred on Monday, July 28, 2025, around 4:30 p.m., while the victim was working on his farm. Kalamu, who…
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…
Kogi State, Nigeria — A 27-year-old man, Yayu Musa, has been arrested by a local vigilante group for allegedly murdering his mother-in-law in cold blood over a marital dispute related to infertility. The tragic incident occurred around 8 p.m. on Friday in the Olla community, Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State. According to local…
NIGERIA – Former Governor of Borno State, Ali Modu Sheriff, has maintained that the newly formed coalition party, African Democratic Congress (ADC), will not stand the test of time. The ADC was recently launched by opposition politicians, including former governors, former ministers and former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, who are determined to wrest power…
NIGERIA – Globacom has announced ongoing network upgrade efforts aimed at enhancing the customer experience. The company disclosed that it has been working nonstop to guarantee that customers nationwide continue to receive good value, particularly in light of the most recent tariff increase that was authorised by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). In order to…
Six Super Eagles players have doled out N24m to the Super Falcons as a reward for the team’s triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The players are captain William Troost-Ekong, Olaoluwa Aina, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, Leon Balogun, and Joseph Ayodele-Aribo. The Super Falcons rallied from two goals down to beat hosts…
NIGERIA – Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, has given a strong five-point advice to young Nigerian girls following Nigeria’s triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, final at the weekend. Ajibade, who won the WAFCON Player of the Tournament award, advised young Nigerian girls to hold on to their passion and work hard…
KOGI STATE, NIGERIA – Kogi State governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, yesterday revealed that his administration has expended over N1.3 billion for the payment of West African Examination Council, (WAEC), National Examination Council and Basic Examination Council fees for students in public schools. The governor who stated this during the launch of Conditional Cash Transfer…
