OYO STATE – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Oyo State on Saturday cautioned female corps members serving in Ibadan to avoid restricted areas during the forthcoming annual Egungun festival. Mrs. Abimbola Faniyi, Head of the Information and Public Relations Unit, NYSC, Oyo State, stated in a press release that the guidelines became necessary…
NIGERIA – A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Umar Sani, has claimed Northern Nigeria would prefer former President Goodluck Jonathan to emerge as the party’s presidential candidate rather than Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party. Sani stated this on Saturday while speaking on a news platform. He was reacting…
LAGOS STATE – Medical doctors under the employ of the Lagos State government on Saturday declared a three-day warning strike in protest against what they described as an “illegal and disrespectful” salary deduction by the Lagos State Government. The medical doctors under the aegis of the Medical Guild said the warning strike is set to…
World soccer governing body, FIFA, has opened its major Africa office in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, further confirming the North African country as the hub of its operation on the continent. The state-of-the-art office at the Mohammed VI Complex aims to strengthen support for African federations in their development projects and further reflects FIFA’s desire…
NIGERIA – Jennifer Odonwodo, the wife of late Nollywood actor, Junior Pope Odonwodo, has penned an emotional tribute as she marked what would have been their 11th wedding anniversary. In a heartfelt post on her Instagram page on Saturday, Jennifer expressed deep sorrow over her husband’s absence while reflecting on the memories they shared. She…
NIGERIA – A Chief Magistrate Court on Friday remanded a TikToker, Ghali Isma’il at the Keffi Correctional Centre for posting online videos purporting that President Bola Tinubu died from serious illness. Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested Isma’il days after he posted the videos on the TikTok handle @bola_asiwaju. Count one of…
ONDO STATE – A student of the Ondo State-owned Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, AAUA, has been discovered stabbed to death in her room outside the campus. The deceased, Joy Adeyemi of the Department of Human Kinetics, was allegedly stabbed by her boyfriend on Tuesday, with her decomposing body discovered over the weekend. This is coming…
NIGERIA – Nigerian music producer Samuel Oguachuba, better known as Samklef, has denied VeryDarkMan’s claims of being part of a secret WhatsApp group that undermined the pursuit of justice for late singer, Mohbad. News reports that VeryDarkMan had alleged that Samklef, actress Iyabo Ojo, Jigan Baba Oja and others were part of the WhatsApp group,…
Abakaliki, Nigeria — The Ebonyi State Government has ordered the immediate evacuation of students from a private hostel, Pentagon Lodge, following the partial collapse of the three-storey building that endangered the lives of over 70 student residents. The directive was issued by the State Commissioners for Capital City Development, Housing, and Internal Security—Chief Sunday Inyima,…
Jalingo, Nigeria — A tragic boat mishap along the River Namnai in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State has claimed the lives of three passengers and resulted in the loss of property worth millions of naira. The incident occurred around 7:45 p.m. on Friday when a boat ferrying passengers, vehicles, and luggage capsized while…
Lagos, Nigeria — Africa’s most-watched reality television show, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), returned with a bang as organisers unveiled the housemates for its tenth season during a two-day launch that began Saturday, July 26. The 2025 edition, themed around legacy and cultural impact, will run for 90 days, with contestants vying for the largest prize…
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…
Lagos, Nigeria — The ongoing feud between controversial singer Portable (Habeeb Okikiola) and online activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) (Martins Otse) escalated dramatically this week, with both men trading insults, diss tracks, and spiritual threats in a public battle for clout and credibility. What began as an online spat has turned into a full-blown conflict, with both…
Kyiv, Ukraine — At least three people were confirmed dead on Saturday following a fresh wave of strikes between Russia and Ukraine, underscoring the ongoing volatility of the conflict. Ukrainian and Russian officials reported casualties and damage across several regions, with attacks affecting both civilian and strategic targets overnight. In central Ukraine, Dnipro Mayor Borys…
Abuja, Nigeria— The Nigerian currency, Naira, ended the week on a positive trajectory, strengthening slightly against the U.S. dollar at the official market, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The CBN’s latest data released on Friday showed the Naira trading at N1,534.72 per dollar, reflecting a gain of 4.52 kobo or 0.05 per…
The stage is set for a thrilling climax to the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), taking place in 2025, as record champions Nigeria face off against host nation Morocco in Saturday’s highly anticipated final at the Stade Olympique in Rabat. The Super Falcons, chasing a 10th WAFCON title, sealed their spot in…
ISRAEL / FRANCE – Israel has criticized France’s recent decision to officially recognize the State of Palestine, calling it a dangerous misstep that threatens regional security and encourages terrorism. In a strongly worded statement posted on his official X handle, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned French President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement, which signals a major…
LAGOS STATE – The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has warned Nigerians against emerging political coalitions it says lack genuine structure, ideology and long-term vision. In a statement released on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, warned against the opposition coalition spearheaded by the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and a number…
Nigeria – Nigeria’s minister of power, Adebayo Adelabu, said an additional 50.4 megawatts has been added to the country’s national grid with the commissioning of a 63 megavolt-ampere and 132/33 kilovolt mobile substation in Eleyele, Ido GA of Oyo State. Adelabu disclosed this on Thursday during the commissioning of the project pioneered by FGN Power…
LAGOS STATE – Eko Electricity Distribution Company has announced a 25-day blackout in parts of Lagos State. Eko DisCo disclosed this in a notice to customers on Friday posted on its X account. According to EKEDC, the blackout would commence on 28th July and last until August 21st, 2025, between 8am and 5pm daily. The…
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….
Column, DNEWSINFO The 2025 National Sports Festival, hosted by Ogun State, took place in May 2025, attracting approximately 10,000 athletes from across Nigeria. This bi-annual event, organized by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the National Sports Commission, serves several key objectives: curbing age cheating in sports, building a robust talent pool of athletes, promoting…
Lagos, Nigeria — Tosin Adarabioyo, Chelsea FC defender, has been honoured with the prestigious African Illustrious Award in recognition of his groundbreaking contribution to global football excellence. The accolade was presented by My Media Africa, a Pan-African media organization committed to showcasing African excellence across various spheres, including sports, business, innovation, leadership, technology, and the…
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…
Nigeria — The Senate on Thursday began its annual long recess after adjourning plenary sessions till Tuesday, September 23, 2025. The president of Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio announced this following the adoption of a motion moved by the Leader of the Red Chamber, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC Ekiti Central) during a brief plenary However, Akpabio…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Peoples Democratic Party has expressed confidence in the eventual collapse of the recently formed opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Thursday during the PDP’s 101st National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja, the party’s Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, described the PDP as a strong and united platform…
