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BREAKING: John Azuta-Mbata Elected President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo
Former Senator John Azuta-Mbata has been elected the 13th President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, a prominent Igbo socio-cultural…
Obi’s Life Not Threatened, Brouhaha Reflects Poor Opposition Politics – Akande
Laolu Akande, a former presidential aide, has weighed in on the ongoing dispute between the Labour Party’s Peter…
BREAKING: President Tinubu to Travel Again, Heads to Abu Dhabi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to travel to the United Arab Emirates on Saturday, January 11, for…
Lagos School Teacher Remanded for Assaulting Three-year-old Pupil
A Lagos court has remanded a 45-year-old teacher, Stella Nwadigo, following allegations of assaulting a three-year-old pupil in…
How Uma Ukpai Helped Me When I Lost My Son — Adeboye
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor E.A. Adeboye, has revealed how Rev.…
Naira abuse: Policeman in Viral Video With Okoya’s Sons Detained for Misconduct
The Nigeria Police Force has taken disciplinary action against an unnamed officer who appeared in a viral video…
BREAKING: Makinde Confirms Abimbola Owoade as New Alaafin of Oyo
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has officially approved Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo,…
JUST IN: U.S. Returns $52.88m Diezani Alison-Madueke’s Loot to Nigeria
The United States has handed over $52.88 million recovered from assets linked to Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum…
I Have Audio, Video Evidence That’ll Expose Gov Yusuf, Kwankwaso – Sacked SSG
Kano State’s recently dismissed Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, has revealed that he possesses…
Ex-IGP Withdraws from Ohanaeze Ndigbo Election
Former Inspector General of Police, Sir Mike Okiro, has officially withdrawn from the race for the President-General of…
NBS to Include Prostitution, Other Illegal Activities in GDP
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced plans to include previously unaccounted-for activities, such as prostitution and…
Supreme Court Denies Trump’s Request to Delay Sentencing in Hush-Money Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has turned down a last-minute appeal from President-elect Donald Trump to postpone his sentencing…
Tinubu Demands Probe into Deadly Army Base Attack in Damboa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for a thorough investigation into the recent attack on an army base…
Okpebholo, PDP Clash Over Alleged N83bn LG Funds Mismanagement
The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, and the state’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caretaker chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, are…
Sanwo-Olu Signs N3.36trn 2025 Budget into Law
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has officially signed the state’s 2025 budget, valued at N3.36 trillion, into law.…
How Tinubu Saved Over 19 States from Bankruptcy – Presidency Reveals
The Nigerian Presidency has revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms, particularly the removal of fuel subsidies,…
Rivers Council Chairman Appoints Additional 130 Special Assistants, Total Now 230
The Chairman of Obio-Akpor Local Government Area in Rivers State, Chijioke Ihunwo, has taken another bold step in…
JUST IN: Ex-Chief of Staff Implicates El-Rufai in Money Laundering Case
Alhaji Muhammad Bashir Sa’idu, a former Chief of Staff to Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has accused the ex-Governor of…
Edo Governor Justifies Removal of LG Chairmen, Alleges Misuse of ₦83 Billion
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has defended his administration’s decision to sack all 18 local government chairmen…
Tinubu Confers Colonel Rank On His Aide-De-Camp, Nurudeen Yusuf
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially promoted his Aide-de-Camp (ADC), Nurudeen Yusuf, to the rank of Colonel in…
I Told Tinubu to Stop Keke, Motorcycle Empowerments – Sen Kalu
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, a former Governor of Abia State and current Senator representing Abia North, has shared…
“Nigeria Is Safe for Now,” NCDC Calms Fears Over New Virus
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has calmed public fears about the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), stating that…
We’ll Partner China to Produce Military Equipment in Nigeria – FG
The Nigerian government has announced a partnership with China to produce military equipment locally, aiming to reduce reliance…
Violent Clash in Ado Ekiti: Six Arrested as Police Restore Calm
A violent clash erupted in the Atikankan area of Ado Ekiti early Thursday morning, prompting swift intervention by…
Apologise, Retract Your Statement Against Peter Obi – LP tells APC Spokesman
The Labour Party (LP) has condemned remarks made by the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Publicity Secretary, Felix…
NAFDAC Stops Registration of Sachet Alcohol
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) announced that it stopped registering sachet alcohol…
If Nigeria Can’t Work as One, Yoruba, Igbo, Others Should Separate – Sunday Igboho
Prominent Yoruba Nation advocate, Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, has once again emphasized the need for…
Your Policies Not Working, Bauchi Gov Tells Tinubu
Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi State has expressed concern over the impact of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s…
Residents Flee as Bandits Demand N172m Levy from Zamfara Villages
Residents of 25 villages in the Tsafe West district of Zamfara State have fled their homes in fear…
Cross River Commissioner Dies After State Meeting
Robert Ewa, the Cross River State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, has passed away. His death was…
Lagos School Apologizes, Suspends Teacher For Abusing Three-Year-Old
The management of Christ-Mitots International School, located in Isawo, Ikorodu, Lagos State, has suspended a teacher, Stella Nwadigo,…
19 Killed in Assault on Chad Presidential Complex
A deadly assault unfolded in Chad’s capital, N’Djamena, on Wednesday evening when gunmen attempted to storm the presidential…
Go Home, Rest, Prepare For Another Defeat In 2027 — Onochie tells Obi
Former presidential aide Lauretta Onochie has taken a swipe at Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate,…
No Plan With Nigeria To Destabilise Niger – France
France has firmly denied allegations made by Niger Republic’s military junta leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, accusing the country…
Death Threat Allegations: APC Chairman Ganduje Tackles Obi, Backs Felix Morka
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has strongly backed the party’s National…
Emefiele Loses Bid To Stop $4.5bn, N2.8bn Fraud Trial
The Lagos State Special Offences Court has dismissed an application by the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)…
N9bn Border Security Project Faces Scrutiny as Illegal Immigration Persists
The Federal Government’s N9bn e-border surveillance project, launched in 2019 to monitor Nigeria’s extensive borders, has faced criticism…
“Dishonesty Will Not Be Tolerated in My Govt” – Gov Yusuf Tells Commissioners
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has emphasized the importance of loyalty, transparency, and unity among members…
11 Dead, 31 Homes Burnt in Violent Ethnic Clash in Jigawa
At least 11 people have died and 31 houses reduced to ashes following an ethnic clash in Gululu…
Two Catholic Nuns Abducted in Anambra
Two Catholic nuns were abducted by unknown gunmen along Ufuma Road in Orumba North Local Government Area of…
Omenazu to Tinubu: I’m Ready To Exchange My Freedom For Nnamdi Kanu’s Release
The newly elected factional President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Jackson Omenazu, has pledged unwavering dedication to securing the…
Call, Data Tariffs to Increase – Minister Declares
The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has confirmed that tariffs for calls and…
Why APC Governors Have No Say in El-Rufai’s Ministerial Nomination Ordeal – Governor Sule
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has clarified that the Progressives Governors’ Forum (PGF) is not involved in the…
Naira Slightly Weakens at Official Forex Market, Trades at N1,539.39
The Nigerian Naira witnessed a minor depreciation at the official foreign exchange market on Wednesday, settling at N1,539.39…
Lagos Teacher Arrested for Allegedly Slapping 3-Year-Old Pupil
A teacher at Christ-Mitots School in Ikorodu, Lagos State, has been arrested for allegedly physically abusing a three-year-old…
Alleged $2.1bn Fraud: Court Strikes Out Abuse of Office Charges Against Emefiele
A Lagos High Court in Ikeja has dismissed four charges of alleged abuse of office brought against Godwin…
“Leave Wike Alone” – Rivers Elders Tell Odili
The Rivers State Elders Council has issued a strong warning to individuals attempting to fuel tensions between the…
Anambra Catholic Priest Resigns, Turns Herbalist
Dr. Echezona Obiagbaosogu, a former Catholic priest of 17 years, has officially transitioned to practicing African traditional religion.…
FULL LIST: Japa, Yahoo Boy, Eba, 419, Agbero Other Nigerian Words Added to Oxford Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added 20 new words and expressions from Nigerian English, reflecting the vibrant…
“Tinubu Will Rule Until 2031” – Joe Igbokwe
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Joe Igbokwe, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has…
FG Secures $255m Loan from China for Kaduna-Kano Railway Project
The Nigerian government has received an initial loan of $255 million from the China Development Bank (CDB) to…
Cristiano Ronaldo Acquires $73 Million Gulfstream G650 Jet
Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has made headlines again, this time with his purchase of a Gulfstream G650 private…
Nnamdi Kanu Rejects FG’s Trial Request, Insists on Judge’s Recusal
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has firmly opposed the Federal Government’s attempt…
From Almajiri Pupil to NNPCL CEO: Mele Kyari Reflects on His Life at 60
Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has shared…
Six Soldiers Dead, 34 Terrorists Killed During Gun Battle in Borno – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed a deadly clash between Nigerian troops and insurgents in Sabon Gari village, Damboa…
Police Officer Who Rejected $200,000 Bribe Converts to Islam
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Daniel Amah, celebrated for his honesty in rejecting a $200,000 bribe, has made…
I’ve Received About 200 Death Threats Following Comments on Peter Obi – Morka
The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has revealed he and his family…
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Celebrates Son’s Academic Achievement in UK
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has expressed pride in his son, Jordan, who…
BREAKING: NFF Appoints Éric Chelle as Super Eagles Head Coach
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially announced Éric Sékou Chelle as the new head coach of the…
Gunmen Strike Gana Town in Zamfara, Abduct 46 Residents
At least 46 individuals, including women and children, were abducted on Sunday night when unidentified gunmen raided Gana,…
Don’t Take Makinde’s Warning on Insecurity For Granted – Gani Adams Tells South-West Governors
The Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has called on South-West governors to take swift and proactive steps to…
Police Raise Alarm Over Rise in Number of Missing Persons Cases
The Ogun State Police Command has expressed deep concern over an alarming increase in missing persons cases across…
2027: SDP Hosts Atiku’s Men, El-Rufai, Al-Mustapha, Others in High-Level Strategic Meeting
The Social Democratic Party (SDP), on Tuesday, hosted some prominent politicians in the country in a strategic meeting…
Dalung: Cabals In Tinubu’s Govt More Dangerous Than Buhari’s
Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, ina a recent interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, made…
How Suspended Council Chairmen Remitted N12bn to PDP Leaders – Okpebholo
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has accused the suspended chairmen of 18 local government councils of diverting…
“You’ll Start Receiving N77k Very Soon” – NYSC DG Promises Corps Members
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, has assured corps members…
We’ll Lift Africa Out of Poverty – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has pledged a renewed commitment to lifting Africa out of poverty and building…
Ibadan Tragedy: Oyo State Opposes Bail for Stampede Defendants
The Oyo State High Court witnessed intense legal arguments on Tuesday as the state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for…
Abuja School Explosion Case of National, International Attention – Police
The Nigeria Police Force announced on Tuesday that significant progress has been made in investigating the explosion that…
Tinubu, Obasanjo, Jonathan Attend Ghana’s Presidential Inauguration
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, along with former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, attended the inauguration of Ghana’s…
Ibadan Stampede: Court to Decide Bail for Queen Naomi, Others January 13
The Oyo State High Court, presided over by Justice K. B. Olawoyin, has scheduled January 13, 2025, to…
‘I Wish I Were Nigerian,’ Says Candace Owens
American political commentator and media personality Candace Owens has openly expressed her admiration for Nigerian culture and values.…
Bandits Camped 2km Away From Where I Marked My Last Birthday – Gov Makinde
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has expressed deep concern over rising insecurity, pledging to intensify efforts to ensure…
‘He is a Liar’ – APC Spokesman Denies Threatening Peter Obi
The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has dismissed allegations that he threatened…
APC Suffocating Opposition Voices – Atiku Warns Against Threats to Peter Obi
Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has condemned remarks made by Felix…
“No Harm Must Come To Him” – Human Rights Lawyer Adeyanju Condemns Threats to Peter Obi, Family
Prominent human rights lawyer and activist, Comrade Deji Adeyanju, has strongly criticized alleged threats to the life of…
John Mahama Makes Historic Comeback as Ghana’s President, Promises Economic ‘Reset’
John Dramani Mahama was sworn in on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, alongside Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the first woman…
“I Wish You Fruitful Tenure” – Peter Obi Congratulates Ghana’s New President
Nigeria’s prominent opposition leader, Peter Obi, has extended warm congratulations to John Dramani Mahama following his swearing-in as…
Tinubu Approves Bulletproof SUVs, $20,000 Medical Allowance, Others for Retired Military Officers
President Bola Tinubu has signed new terms and conditions of service for the Nigerian Armed Forces, offering improved…
Abuja School Bombing: Three Visitors From Katsina Brought the IED – Police Confirms
The FCT Police Command said on Monday confirmed an explosion at the Tsangagyar Sani Uthman Islamiyya School in…
Brothers Arrested for Killing Sibling, Burying Him in Shallow Grave in Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended two individuals accused of killing their brother and burying him in…
Troops Storm Terrorist Leader, Bello Turji’s Camp in Zamfara
Troops of 1 Brigade, Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, launched successful operations targeting…
JUST IN: Bauchi Governor Reshuffles Cabinet, Sacks Five Commissioners
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has announced a major shake-up in his administration by dismissing five commissioners from…
Why Herders Attacks Have Reduced – Southern Farmers
Southern farmers have reported a notable decrease in violent clashes with herders, a development they attribute to collaborative…
2024: JAMB Remits N6bn to FG, Generates N22.9bn Revenue
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disclosed its financial achievements for 2024, highlighting a remittance of…
US Congress Certifies Donald Trump as Winner of 2024 Presidential Election
The United States Congress has officially certified Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential election, paving…
“I Will Stand As Guarantor” – Abaribe Urges Tinubu to Release Nnamdi Kanu
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing Abia South, has called on President Bola Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu, leader of…
Oborevwori Not Defecting To APC – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State has firmly dismissed rumors circulating on social media that Governor…
IED Explosion Kills One Student, Injures Four at Abuja School
An improvised explosive device (IED) detonated at an Islamiyyah school in Kuchibiyu, Bwari Area Council of Abuja, leaving…
“There Are Threats Against My Life Over Criticisms of Nigeria’s Economy” – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has raised concerns about threats against his…
Police Nab Key Suspect in CSP Jega’s Murder Case
The Nigerian Police Force has achieved a significant breakthrough in the investigation of the murder of Chief Superintendent…
EFCC Dismisses 27 Officers Over Misconduct, Fraudulent Activities
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken decisive action against corruption within its ranks, dismissing 27…
Mass Layoffs: Disengaged CBN Staffs Sue Apex Bank, Demand N30bn Compensation
Former employees of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have taken legal action against the apex bank over…
C’River Governor Suspends Village Head, Council Members Over Alleged Misconduct
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has suspended Chief Okon Archibong, the Village Head of Esuk Utan,…
18 Injured in Port Harcourt Gas Explosion – Police
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed that 18 persons were severely injured in a gas explosion that…
Bandits Kill Miyetti Allah Leader, Abduct Family Members
The Acting Chairman of the Katsina State Chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN),…
JUST IN: WAEC Introduces Resit Examinations For Candidates
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has unveiled a new resit program, allowing students to retake their West…
Court Grants N10m Bail to Woman Accused of Threatening Seyi Tinubu, IGP
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday granted bail to Olamide Thomas, who is accused of making…
‘They Cancelled Our Meeting Four Times’ – Oyedele Explains Why Only Lagos Gov Met With Tax Reform Committe
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has denied allegations that…
2024 Hardest Year of My Life, I Lost $3.7 Million to Forex – Mark Angel
Popular Nigerian comedian and content creator Mark Angel recently shared a heartfelt revelation about his tumultuous journey through…