Sokoto Boat Tragedy: NEMA Confirms 25 Survivors, Scrambles to Find 25 Missing A tragic boat accident in Sokoto State has left 25 people missing, prompting a desperate search and rescue operation by emergency responders. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that 25 survivors have been pulled from the water, but the grim search […]
FG Contemplates Pay Hike for Political Office Holders Despite Economic Hardship In a move that is drawing sharp criticism, the Federal Government is reportedly considering a substantial pay raise for political office holders, a proposal that the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) is actively pushing. The development, which has been in the works […]
Governor Adeleke’s Warning: “Osun Voters Will Stop Electoral Robbers” Ahead of 2026 Governorship Race Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has issued a powerful warning to political opponents, declaring that the people of the state are ready to use their votes to “stop electoral robbers” in the lead-up to the 2026 gubernatorial election. The statement, released […]
Afrinvest Sounds Alarm: Nigeria’s Ambitious $1 Trillion GDP Target at Risk An ambitious goal to transform Nigeria’s economy into a $1 trillion powerhouse by 2030 is under threat from significant economic headwinds, according to a new report from leading financial advisory firm, Afrinvest. The report, titled “Beyond Silver Linings: Statistical Gains, Social Strains,” cautions that […]
JAMB Mandates Public Universities to Finalize Admissions by October 31 The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has given a strict directive to all Nigerian public universities to finalize their 2025 admission processes by October 31, 2025. The order is part of a new, consolidated schedule approved by stakeholders during the 2025 Policy Meeting on […]
A Ray of Hope: FG Announces Cash Transfers for 2.2 Million Households The Federal Government is set to disburse cash to 2.2 million vulnerable households, a move the Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Tanko Sununu, says is part of the administration’s renewed commitment to poverty alleviation. The announcement, made during […]
US Embassy Mandates Social Media History for All Visa Hopefuls The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has issued a stark reminder to all visa applicants: you must now provide a full five-year history of your social media activity as part of the application process. The directive, which was announced on the Mission’s official X account on […]
Matawalle Lauded as APC Secures Decisive Win in Zamfara By-election The All Progressives Congress (APC) is hailing the political prowess of Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, following the party’s impressive performance in the recent Kaura Namoda South State Constituency by-election. Though the election was ultimately declared inconclusive by INEC, the decisive lead secured […]
Chelsea Frustrated as Crystal Palace Holds Them to a Goalless Stalemate Chelsea began their 2025/26 Premier League campaign with a frustrating goalless draw against a resilient Crystal Palace side at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. The match was a tale of Chelsea’s attacking struggles against a well-organized Palace defense, with the most significant moment coming from […]
Minister of Power, Adelabu, Sympathises with Ayefele Over Fresh FM Fire Incident The Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, has extended his heartfelt sympathies to gospel artiste and media personality Dr. Yinka Ayefele, following a devastating fire that gutted his radio station, Fresh FM, in Ibadan, Oyo State. In a statement issued on Sunday, the […]
Otega and Kayikunmi Evicted in Shock BBNaija S10 Twist, Shaking Up Race for N150M Prize The competition in the Big Brother Naija Season 10 house intensified on Sunday night as two housemates, Oghenetega “Otega” Eritomi and Oluwakayikunmi “Kayikunmi” Ajibade, were evicted from the reality show. Their eviction was announced by the show’s host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, […]
Ooni Unveils Indigenous Website ‘2geda’ to Boost Commerce and Connectivity The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has unveiled Nigeria’s first indigenous social media and business networking platform, named “2geda,” in a bid to revolutionize the country’s digital landscape and empower local entrepreneurs. The ceremonial launch took place on Saturday, August 16, […]
Police Nab Wanted Terrorist and Kidnap Kingpin in Akwa Ibom The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with other security agencies, has arrested a wanted terrorist and kidnap kingpin, Mahmud Muhammad Usman, also known as Abu Bara’a. The arrest, a major breakthrough in the nation’s fight against insecurity, occurred between May and July 2025 following a […]
Police Allegedly Arrest PDP Chairman, INEC Officials with Cash in Ogun Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have reportedly arrested a ward chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and some officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ogun State for alleged electoral misconduct. The arrests were made on Saturday during the ongoing […]
Tinubu Arrives in Dubai on Brief Stopover En Route to Japan and Brazil President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for a brief stopover on his way to a two-nation working visit to Japan and Brazil. The President’s aircraft touched down at the Al-Maktoum International Airport in Dubai at approximately 10:10 PM […]
Explosion at Ogun Barracks Causes No Casualties, says Army The Nigerian Army has confirmed that there were no casualties in an explosion that rocked the Alamala Barracks in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Friday morning. The incident was a result of an accidental detonation of an old ordnance within the barracks’ ammunition depot. In a statement, […]
Liverpool to Honour Diogo Jota at EPL Opener, ‘Forever 20’ Shirt Unveiled Liverpool FC will pay a lasting tribute to former forward Diogo Jota at their Premier League season opener against AFC Bournemouth at Anfield tonight, following his tragic death in a car crash last month. The club has confirmed a series of poignant commemorations, […]
Police Announce Movement Restrictions in Kaduna for Saturday’s By-elections The Kaduna State Police Command has announced a restriction of movement in four local government areas to ensure the peaceful and successful conduct of the by-elections scheduled for Saturday. The command’s spokesperson, Deputy Superintendent of Police Mansir Hassan, issued a statement on Friday in Kaduna, stating […]
PenCom Urges FG to Raise Police Pension Contribution to 20% Amidst Welfare Concerns The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has formally urged the Federal Government to increase its pension contribution for police officers from the current 10% to 20%, as part of a comprehensive plan to address the welfare concerns of retired officers. The recommendation was […]
Police Arrest Fake Ophthalmologist for Treating Patients with Concoction in Akwa Ibom The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a 41-year-old man, Gabriel Gideon, for allegedly operating as a fake ophthalmologist and administering unapproved substances to hundreds of residents. The arrest came after a tip-off exposed his fraudulent activities in the state. According to […]