Former Ekiti governor Ayodele Fayose praised President Tinubu for not using federal power to influence the Osun governorship election resultFayose alleged that security forces physically assaulted him and blocked his movement three days before the 2018 Ekiti electionThe former governor denied that his recent appointmen…

A Eurocopter EC130 B4 helicopter registered as 5Y-GYM went down at Lolokwe Mountain in Samburu county on August 19, 2026Kenya Civil Aviation Authority issued a formal statement confirming the crash and fatalities, marking its first official acknowledgement of deathsThe Air Accident Investigation Department has taken ch…

The ICC condemned Washington's decision to sanction its president, Tomoko Akane, and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye SeyeThe Trump administration added both officials to its sanctions list as part of its campaign against what it calls a corrupt and politicised courtJapan, the ICC's biggest funder, and the European Union …

The programme is designed for young graduates seeking careers in fleet management, logistics and operationsSuccessful candidates will receive structured technical and professional training, as well as practical exposure to fleet and transportation operationsApplicants must be 30 years old or younger, hold a relevant de…

Francis Clifford Smith, who spent more than seven decades behind bars after being convicted of murder and was spared execution eight times, has died at the age of 101. Smith, who was believed to be the longest-serving prisoner in the United States, died in June at a care facility in Connecticut, where he had spent the …

The Centre for Reform and Public Advocacy condemned the Chief Judge's order moving their suit against Tinubu from Kano to AbujaThe group filed the suit on June 26, 2026, raising constitutional questions about the president's academic qualificationsCFRPA is demanding the transfer order be reversed, asking why Tinubu wou…

Heavy truck traffic surges at Dangote Petroleum Refinery as marketers flock for competitive pricingDangote undercuts Lagos depots, with significant price gaps driving direct purchases from the refineryLower procurement costs may lead to adjusted pump prices, intensifying competition in the downstream marketPAY ATTENTIO…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has presented the Certificate of Return to the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, following his victory in the August 15 governorship election. The Special Assistant on Digital Media to the Governor, Olalekan Badmus, disclosed this in a post on X on Wednesday. “Govern…

…Lists wage increases, infrastructure, NELFUND, social transfers as benefits of reforms By Emma Ujah ABUJA — The Federal Government has said reforms involving the removal of fuel subsidy and the liberalisation of the naira generated savings of N15.8 trillion for the Federation between June 2023 and December 2025. The M…

By Adewale Adesewa Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has said the outcome of the Osun State governorship election has laid the foundation for what Nigerians should expect in the 2027 general elections. Dalung, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made the remarks during a…

Tinubu allowed free contest in Osun unlike 2018 Ekiti that was taken from me - Ayo Fayose Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as his magnanimity during the August 15 governorship election in Osun State, saying the President could have influenced the outco…

MC Oluomo is the only married man I have dated. I do not snatch peoples' husband - Interior Designer, Ehi Ogbebor (video) Interior designer Ehi Ogbebor has stated that contrary to popular opinion, she doesn't date married men and is not in the habit of 'snatching' other women's husbands. According to Ehi, the only marr…

Poco Lee's r@pe case, I can tell you 100% he didn't do anything. Such allegation has happened to me - Singer, Mr Real Nigerian singer Mr Real has strongly defended his colleague, popular dancer Poco Lee, following unconfirmed online reports claiming the entertainer was arrested in the United Kingdom over a rape allegat…

It's wrong to deny a lecturer s3x and expect him not to look at female students - Nigerian lecturer says as he praises wife who satisfies him "3 times daily" A Nigerian lecturer, Uche Ike, has suggested that some of his married colleagues run after students is because their are denied s3x at home. He stated this in a F…

I think I knew my marriage would end before it even began - Bashir El-Rufai's ex-wife Halima opens up on life after divorce Halima Nwakaego has opened up about her life, single parenting, business ventures, finding love again, heartbreak and her attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) after divorce from Bashir …

Nigerian man, Foluso Omole charged over alleged $5m NDIS fraud after attempting to leave Australia A 38-year-old Nigerian-Australian citizen, Foluso Omole, has been charged in Australia over his alleged involvement in a $5 million fraud scheme targeting the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Omole was arreste…

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate for Ebonyi/Ohaukwu Federal Constituency in the 2027 general election, Barrister Tochukwu Ogalagu, has called for a thorough investigation into the murder of Elder Onwe Ubochi, after his participation in a rally organised by the party in Ohaukwu Local Government Area …

I've gone through a lot with this woman - Ugandan man speaks from hospital bed after his allegedly wife poured hot water on him during midnight domestic dispute (video) A 34-year-old Ugandan man is recovering in hospital after his wife allegedly poured hot water on him during a midnight domestic dispute. The incident h…

Bayern Munich forward Jamal Musiala shares health update after collapsing during a match again Bayern Munich winger, Jamal Musiala has revealed he is suffering from "treatable absence seizures" after he collapsed on the pitch for the second time in four days. The 23-year-old German fell to the floor just eight minutes …

"Nigerians are the biggest hypocrites" - Bobrisky calls out KC Luxury's friends for denying him after his arrest Nigerian socialite Bobrisky has strongly criticized the associates and celebrity friends of luxury shopper, Afolabi Kazeem Micheal, popularly known as "KayCee Luxury," following his recent arrest by the Nati…

"Two years ago, Pocolee tried to r+pe my friend and me" - Rapper Ms Jorji makes allegation following reports of the dancer's arrest in the UK (video) Rapper Ms Jorji has alleged that Nigerian dancer and entertainer Poco Lee attempted to s3xually ass@ult her and her friend during a 2024 encounter in Dallas, Texas. Accor…

President Tinubu's absence shows Peace Pact is not a serious affair - Sowore The African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has criticised President Tinubu's absence from the signing of the National Peace Accord ahead of the 2027 general elections. Presidential candidates, including Sowore, P…

NAICOM revoked Universal Insurance Plc's operating licence after the company failed to meet the minimum capital requirementThe commission appointed Ogbonna Chukwumerije of Pinheiro LP as receiver/provisional liquidatorChukwumerije issued a public notice warning banks, policyholders and creditors not to act on any instr…

Ogun State Government declared Thursday, August 20, 2026, a public holiday to mark the annual Isese Day celebrationThe declaration follows a 2023 resolution by the Ogun State House of Assembly and approval by Governor Dapo AbiodunThe government called on residents to celebrate peacefully and respect the beliefs and pra…

American rapper Ms Jorji addressed VeryDarkMan after he challenged her to produce evidence to support her assault allegations against Poco LeeVDM publicly questioned the credibility of Ms Jorji's account, demanding proof before taking sides in the growing controversyMs Jorji made clear who her original message was dire…