…carrying a Nigerian delegation comprising government officials, army officers and journalists when it came down. – 1992 – A Lockheed C-130H Hercules transport plane crashed and killed all 159 passengers aboard in Ejigbo, Lagos, shortly after taking off from Lagos airport on September 26. Most of the passengers were mil…

Read the press release from PBAT Door-to-Door Movement below... The National Leadership and entire members of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement received with profound shock and deep sorrow the news of the tragic crash involving a Nigerian military aircraft which claimed the lives of gallant officers of the Nigerian Navy a…

…prosecution saidAyeni was was granted bail upon her arrest and detention at the Correctional Centre in Ado-Ekiti in the sum of N2 million and two sureties each in like sum. She presented her father, Babatope Ayeni, and one other as her sureties. Sadly, after she was granted bail, she failed to appear before the court a…

…in the home," the attorney general said. Investigators are focused on the influencer's final posts, including an ominous TikTok hours to her followers just hours before the murd£r-su!cide. Tamez shared her final post to her account on Sept. 30, the same day she was reportedly found d£ad. "Not everyone knows my nasty si…

…and chanting before voices swelled into a rendition of the Marseillaise, France’s national anthem. From a balcony overhead, a silver-haired woman leaned out to encourage the protesters below. Spotting her, the crowd turned their faces upwards and broke into chants of “Mamie! Mamie!” — an affectionate French term for gr…

…in their eyes. They still have goals and hope. I like mine 30+ with broken dreams and finally grasping reality." Another responded to him, writing: "Broken dreams often include baggage, multiple kids/bds. Give me the 20s & let me do my part to diminish that sparkle." Their posts have left readers shocked, with some cal…

Singer Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael, known professionally as Zlatan Ibile, has called out fans who exhibit awkward and overwhelming behavior when meeting public figures. The Zanku crooner expressed his thoughts via his X handle, addressing the common phenomenon where fans become so starstruck that they act inappropriately…

…Alia disclosed that his administration would tackle the backlog by paying an additional one month’s salary arrears alongside teachers’ regular monthly salaries until the outstanding debt is completely settled. The governor made the commitment in Makurdi while addressing the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration held at…

…including hypertension and stroke, while in custody at the Okaka Medium Correctional Centre, Yenagoa. He reportedly slumped shortly after the court adjourned judgment in the case to October 27, 2026, following the judge’s absence. Nwanlia collapsed at Court 11, presided over by Justice Amadise Ekadi. A court registry o…

…health implications of the pollution. The governor also directed Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited to deploy a medical team and provide relief materials to affected communities. Saying the situation had become too serious to be treated casually, Oborevwori said, “We have to take this matter seriously. Once y…

…Bola Tinubu, opposition political parties, top politicians, and even the international community. Next up is a claim made by the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Joash Amupitan, who said staff of the commission are the least paid workers in the country. Furthermore, the Registrar of the J…

A "real African traditional man" has courted controversy after he made a comment sharing his stance on new mums returning to work. Nigerian businesswoman Roberta Edu, who recently welcomed her third child, shared that she left her newborn at home to honour an invitation from the United States Consul General to Nigeria.…

The National Pension Commission has moved to expand participation in the Contributory Pension Scheme to Nigerians in the diaspora, self-employed persons and informal sector workers under its Pension 2.0 reforms. The Director-General of PenCom, Omolola Oloworaran, disclosed this on Tuesday at the commission’s 2026 Custo…

…structure recently approved by the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, Bayo Ojulare. The workers gave the NNPCL management a 48-hour ultimatum to implement the new salary structure or risk the total shutdown of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, located in Eleme, Rivers Sta…

…Tuesday, said the alleged restrictions amounted to violations of Nigerians’ constitutional rights to freedom of expression and freedom from discrimination. The suit, brought under the Fundamental Rights Enforcement Procedure Rules, 2009, seeks an order directing TikTok to restore access to users in the affected states…

…Remmy Njoku has taken a strong public stance against the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, demanding that the agency's chief stop placing the burden of food safety on consumers and focus on doing her job.The actress' response came…

…with her family, friends, and colleagues, and prays that Almighty God grant her eternal repose. We thank her sincerely for her hard work, support, and dedication."The NDC added that the work the deceased devoted herself to would not go in vain, saying the vision she gave her energy to would still be realised.NDC added:…

…Africa) E-Mail: comfort.olukogbon@idp.com Phone: 07082528137 About IELTSThe International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is jointly owned by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia, and Cambridge Assessment English. It is the world’s most popular high-stakes English language proficiency test. With over 3.5 m…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has disclosed that its staff are among the least paid workers in Nigeria, prompting the commission to prioritise their welfare ahead of the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, disclosed this during the commission’s World Press Conference/N…

…Anthony Jackson in Harlem, New York, on October 2, 1956, Jackson began his professional career in the late 1970s with the California funk band Mystic Merlin before pursuing a solo career. His breakthrough came in 1985 with the album Rock Me Tonight, whose title track and "You Are My Lady" both became major R&B hits. Th…

…Jesus that he risks losing his position unless he issues a public apology to Cristiano Ronaldo, following a high-profile falling out between the veteran striker and the national team hierarchy.The friction erupted during Portugal's UEFA Nations League fixtures, where the 41-year-old forward was instructed to warm up fo…

…Kenneth Johnson-Wright as a suspect in the case. He had an extensive violent criminal history and several outstanding violent felony warrants out of Tennessee. The Bell County District Court issued a warrant for Johnson-Wright on Sep. 25 for first-degree robbery and kidnapping - adult. Additional warrants for him for m…

…treason for allegedly paying to access secret documents and using them to prepare an analysis for a foreign spy service, federal prosecutors said. Prosecutors did not identify the foreign intelligence service, and it was not immediately clear whether the analysis reached its intended recipient. "Hanning is strongly sus…

…actress and producer Mary Remmy Njoku has criticized the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, urging the regulatory chief to stop deflecting and focus on enforcing public health safety. The controversy erupted following an circulation…

…The issue is the full implementation of an agreement whose financial and institutional implications have already been communicated to the appropriate authorities. “The union had repeatedly sought an audience with the state government to discuss the implementation of the agreement and the payment of outstanding entitlem…