Kenneth Okonkwo, a spokesman for African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu of practising voodoo economics. Okonkwo insisted that Tinubu’s administration is not performing, adding that it is manipulating figures to cover up the inflation rate. In an interv…
Details of a closed-door meeting between the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, and Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies, DisCos, over the proposed 24/7 Energy Zones have emerged. In a statement on Tuesday, Tegbe said the meeting was in furtherance of the Federal Government’s commitment to delivering reliable ele…
The Gusau International Airport (GIA) in Zamfara State had passed the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)’s quality assurance tests and inspections just days before it begins commercial operations next month. This development followed the ongoing plans to begin commercial operations at the airport, with bi…
Anger, sorrow and anxiety have gripped communities across the country as torrential rainfall and flooding killed residents, displaced families, submerged homes, destroyed roads and other infrastructure and disrupted economic activities. From the North to the South, floods have affected several communities, forcing resi…
The Zamfara Livestock Development Agency yesterday called for stronger stakeholders’ action to combat rabies and prevent deaths caused by the disease. Its Executive Director, Dr Ismaila Gusau, stated this at a sensitisation exercise as part of activities to mark the 2026 World Rabies Day, on Monday in Gusau. The event …
Governor Dauda Lawal showcased Zamfara State’s vast mineral and investment potentials during a Nigeria- U.S. investor forum in New York. The governor highlighted these potentials at a high-level side event held on the margins of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. The event entitled “Nigeria- U. S. Critical Miner…
Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, has said the fight against gender-based violence cannot be left to government alone, urging individuals, families, professionals, religious and traditional leaders and institutions to take responsibility for preventing abuse and protecting survivor…
Several women from the Tyomu community in the Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State on Tuesday thronged the Makurdi/Gboko highway to protest the abduction of 18 people from their community. The women were reported to have blocked the highway, calling on the state government to secure the release of their communi…
Fire gutted a room on the top floor of a one-storey building and destroyed household items in the Mushin area of Lagos State. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency disclosed this in a statement issued by its Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu. Oke-Osanyintolu stated that the agency’s Alpha Eagle Team…
A senatorial aspirant of the Nigerian Democratic Congress for the Abia Central Senatorial District, Blessing Ugbo, has claimed she won the party’s primary election but was denied the ticket. She said the party must return the senatorial ticket to her, adding that the person given the ticket is a member of All Progressi…
Blessing Adeyemi, a 21-year-old Osun State University graduate, shared a TikTok video of the moment she received an award at her graduation ceremonyThe young graduate revealed she made the difficult decision to step back from work and put several opportunities on hold to focus on her final yearBlessing opened up about …
The UK's S2 Healthcare Visitor route allows eligible nationals to enter without a visa if they meet specific medical treatment conditionsEEA and Swiss citizens, along with nationals from other listed countries qualify for visa-free entry under this routeThose who do need a visa can apply free of charge up to 3 months b…
By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi The All Progressives Congress (APC), Kebbi State Chapter, has dismissed allegations by Senator Garba Musa Maidoki of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that the arrest, detention and prosecution of some ADC members and supporters were politically motivated, challenging the opposition pa…
Former Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, has urged Nigerians to examine the records and ideas of candidates seeking elective offices ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obiano made the call in a post on his X platform on Tuesday while commenting on preparations for the 2027 elections and recent developments conce…
The Argentine Football Association, AFA, has decided to leave Lionel Messi’s No. 10 shirt vacant for their upcoming international fixtures. Messi is preparing to wear the iconic shirt for the final time, in a specially arranged farewell match against Benin this October. But AFA has announced that they will leave the ic…
The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, has urged the new member representing Udu State Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Arthur Okolosi, to work closely with his colleagues in advancing legislation and initiatives that would promote the development and wellbeing of…
The Federal Government of Nigeria said it has vaccinated more than 18 million adolescent girls against the Human Papillomavirus, representing about 76 per cent of its target population, as it intensifies efforts to eliminate cervical cancer in Nigeria. The Director of Disease Control and Immunisation at the National Pr…
Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing publicly confronted comedian Carter Efe and his American girlfriend Taylor Jasmine at a Lagos venueBlessing warned Jasmine about Carter Efe, linking him to past domestic abuse allegations involving his baby mama, EmmanuellaThe viral video sparked divided reactions online, with some fan…
Social media expert JJ Omojuwa publicly called out the Super Eagles players after Nigeria's heavy defeat in BissauNigeria suffered a 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau on September 29, 2026, in their second Group L AFCON 2027 qualifierThe stunning defeat is officially coach Eric Chelle's first loss since taking charge of the Ni…
A video from the white wedding of former Kogi East Senator Emmanuel Dangana Ocheja and his new wife has surfaced onlineThe ceremony, where the couple exchanged vows, took place in Abuja on September 19, 2026Film journalist Seun Oloketuyi shared the video on Monday, showing Ocheja dancing with his bride as guests celebr…
Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority published its full citizenship eligibility criteria, listing age and residency as key requirementsForeigners who have held Permanent Resident status for at least 2 years and are within the specified age range can apply independently for Singapore citizenshipStudent PRs …
Oyelumade Mohammed, a student at Osun State University, held an executive position in his department while studying Banking and FinanceMohammed took to his TikTok page to share his academic result, revealing the CGPA he finished with after years of studyThe certificate he displayed on social media showed a specific CGP…
Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma Nyabongo I was crowned king of Uganda's Tooro kingdom following the death of King Oyo, who died of cancer aged 34The succession sparked controversy after close family members claimed King Oyo left a will naming his young son as heir to the throneQueen Best Kemigisa, mother of the late king, pu…
By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old security guard attached to a nursery and primary school in Calabar over the alleged sexual assault of a five-year-old pupil. The suspect, identified as Bright Bassey Elijah, was arrested after the incident was reported to the pol…
The Allied Peoples Movement, APM, has told the World Bank and other international lenders to stop giving President Bola Tinubu fresh loans, stressing that such borrowing would mortgage the future of Nigerians. The party made this call in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Abubakar Yusuf, on Tuesday. It st…