…and investigation is currently ongoing," he said. Also paraded was a 52-year-old lesson teacher, Daniel Erumudonmoh Okhuilegbe, who was arrested for s3xually assaulting a 13-year-old girl. "The complainant alleged that the suspect was engaged as a home lesson teacher but allegedly abused the trust placed in him and s3x…

…apportioning blame, the governor stated that the Osun result carried a broader lesson about the authority a sitting governor holds over electoral outcomes in their state."What it means is that the power of a sitting governor is not something you can joke around with. That's the message that was sent, actually, in Osun,…

…appeal on Tuesday in his remarks shortly after receiving the Blueprint Newspaper’s Person of the Year Award in Abuja. The APC National Chairman, who declared that votes should be allowed to count, maintained that democracy becomes meaningful when the electorate feels the positive impact of governance. He said: ” Our de…

…that would prioritise the welfare and security of the people. “This is not about personal interest. We are responding to the yearnings of our people. They want leadership that will listen to them, protect them and improve their living conditions,” he said. Taloka added that many APC supporters in Goronyo had become dis…

…Election. The council, in a statement issued in Osogbo on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, extended its sympathies to individuals and families affected by violence during the electoral period. It said the affected persons included those who suffered loss of life, injuries, assaults, destruction of prope…

…to withdraw from the institution.” Rubio argued that the court posed a threat to US personnel involved in Trump’s hardline immigration policies and strikes on boats accused of carrying drugs, as well as other U.S. service members. Trump has said the campaign was aimed at defending Netanyahu and others from prosecution,…

…had been trying to get his phone number. According to Davido, he had instructed the person who had Wande's contact request not to share his number, suggesting that this may be the reason Wande was upset with him. He later appeared to back up his claim by taking to X to share a screenshot of a message from someone alleg…

…Lagos, on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, convicted and sentenced two women to six months imprisonment respectively for offences bordering on unlawful trading of naira notes. The convicts; Mutairu Omowunmi Tawa and Faith Chukwujeku were separately arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crime…

Media personalities rally behind Davido amid Wande Coal exchange, say singer did nothing wrong Media personalities have weighed in on the ongoing exchange between singer Davido and Wande Coal, with some arguing that Davido did not say anything disrespectful to warrant the backlash. Media personality Do2dtun first quest…

…have to be working because at the end of the day what posterity records is not the reason for your failures but the little things that you achieved,” Fubara said. He described the 12.1km road as a major infrastructural investment that would leave a lasting mark on Etche. “It takes only a government that understands the…

Davido addressed his public clash with the Edo State governor during the Osun State election campaignThe singer insisted he did nothing wrong and accused the governor of crossing state lines to interfere in the electionDavido also made a pointed claim about the state of infrastructure in Edo State while aiming for the …

…elections. The parties and the candidates pledged to shun violence, hate speech, personal attacks, misinformation and other forms of conduct capable of undermining the electoral process. The signing ceremony, organised by the National Peace Committee in partnership with The Kukah Centre, took place in Abuja on the eve…

…Moore also quoted a statement by Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker on recent U.S.-Nigeria talks. Hooker had noted that she had hosted Nigerian National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, in Washington for the second session of the U.S.-Nigeria Joint Working Group. The US, she said, remained comm…

…socio-economic challenges facing the country required opposition leaders to put aside personal and partisan interests and negotiate around a common objective. He said the G100 was prepared to facilitate the discussions necessary to bring opposition forces together ahead of the elections. According to him, consultations…

…that some employees with seemingly attractive salaries still struggle with their personal expenses and may find it difficult to support a family. ‘So who exactly is poor?’ – Lady Asks The lady pointed out that earning a high salary does not necessarily translate into financial comfort, particularly when living expenses…

…Peter Obi, and Omoyele Sowore of the African Action Congress signed the accord in person. Other parties that participated in the signing ceremony, organised by the National Peace Committee, included the Labour Party, Democratic Leadership Alliance, National Democratic Party, National Rescue Movement, Social Democratic…

…on states during off-cycle elections. Jonathan made the call in a statement personally signed by him in Abuja on Tuesday, August 18. The former President warned that the practice witnessed during recent governorship elections in Osun, Ekiti and Ondo States, if left unchecked, could create an undue pressure that could t…

Musicians Wande Coal and Davido trade words after Davido reveals why their unreleased song never dropped Nigerian music stars Wande Coal and Davido have exchanged words online after Davido spoke about a song they recorded together that was never officially released. Davido recently explained why his verse on Wande Coal…

…any other form of wilful mishandling. Anyone convicted under this provision risks a prison term of not less than six months, a fine of at least N50,000, or both.EFCC's recent record on Naira abuseThe calls for an investigation come at a time when the EFCC has been actively pursuing naira abuse cases. In July 2026, the…

…higher in your Google feed!Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has revealed that he personally blocked President Bola Tinubu from becoming his running mate years before their political rivalry deepened, citing his opposition to a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket.Atiku made the disclosure in a Hausa-language video int…

…Ubogu as members. The council of Southern Delta University will be chaired by Chief Godson Echegile, with Prof. Benedict Binebai, Sur. Mrs. Felicia Omatsola, Prof. Stella Chiemeke, Dr. Tosan Luck Popo, Prof. William Ehwarieme and Prof. Mrs. Regina Arisi as members. “The inauguration of the councils will be announced in…

…whether INEC can lawfully accept and publish the name of a candidate other than the person who emerged winner of a party primary, particularly where the primary was allegedly conducted in accordance with the Electoral Act 2026, the party’s guidelines and constitution. He is also challenging the alleged existence of dif…

…Nigeria, urging supporters to prepare for what he portrayed as a tense election season. “So I’m telling us to get ready because this campaign is going to be war. And this war will fight to the end to rescue our nation, to rescue Nigeria because Nigeria is almost at the brink of abyss.” He also spoke about Nigeria’s ind…

…“Nobody can even claim that everybody in the state who voted for you is a Yoruba person. There are Igbos there, there are Hausas there, there are Muslims, there are Christians,” Sowore said. He commended Osun voters for their turnout despite the violence, describing a 40 per cent turnout as encouraging evidence of civi…

…real" - Solomon Buchi slams Pastor Tobi Adegboyega for trivialising hellfire Online personality Solomon Buchi has criticised Pastor Tobi Adegboyega after the clergyman appeared to question the need for people to fear hell and encouraged them to focus on building their lives and making money. Reacting to the remarks, Bu…