Suspected military coup plotters allegedly planned to kill Tinubu, Shettima, Akpabio, others

Top intelligence sources have provided insights into how some military officers accused of alleged coup plot had planned to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government and disrupt the country’s 26 years of continuous democracy. Premium Times had reported how about 20 officers were arrested and detained for allegedly planning to stage the coup. A top military source […]

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Young woman commits suicide in Nigeria for finding boyfriend with another woman

22-year-old Nigerian woman, Odama Mary Agado, has reportedly ended her life over the weekend in Enugu, Nigeria, after discovering her boyfriend was having relationship with another woman. Mary, originally from Woleche-Ipuole, Yahe Ward in Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State, allegedly ingested a poisonous substance, believed to be sniper, following the emotional shock. […]

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Nnamdi Kanu: When silence is not golden, By Vitus Ozoke

There are moments in history that expose the true character of a people’s leadership. History has a cruel way of exposing hypocrisy, and today, it is holding up a mirror to the political elite of Igboland. As Omoyele Sowore – a Yoruba man, activist, and unrepentant rebel against injustice – leads a mega protest in […]

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Actress Regina Daniels in tears as crisis rocks her marriage with senator Nwoko amidst beating allegation (Video)

Reports coming in a video clip are showing that there is trouble in the marriage of Nigerian actress, Regina Daniels and her billionaire husband, Senator Ned Nwoko. In the viral clips, the visibly distraught actress was seen sitting outside in the dark, sobbing as she lamented her alleged ordeal. Amid tears, she said: “In Ned […]

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Actress Lizzy Gold acquires a Land Cruiser to mark her birthday (Photos)

Nigerian actress, model, film maker, producer, ex-miss Delta State, brand influencer, and philanthropist, Elizabeth Onuwaje, simply called Lizzy Gold, has treated herself to a new Toyota Land Cruiser in celebration of her birthday. The beautiful actress took to her Instagram page to share photos of herself posing proudly beside the  car, expressing gratitude to God […]

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Court refuses to stop Sowore’s #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest

Nigeria’s Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has rejected an application by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) seeking to stop the planned “Free Nnamdi Kanu Now” protest, allowing the demonstration to proceed as scheduled on Monday, October 20, 2025. The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, had sent police lawyers to court to obtain an […]

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I don’t mind being a second wife ―Music diva, Tiwa Savage reveals

Nigerian star and award-winning singer, songwriter and actress, Tiwatope Omolara Savage, known professionally as Tiwa Savage, has sparked fresh reactions online after making a series of candid confessions during her appearance on the Lip Service Podcast, where she opened up about relationships, love, and intimacy. The “Somebody’s Son” crooner admitted that she sometimes feels like […]

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Army colonel sworn in as Madagascar president

Army colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar’s president Friday vowing sweeping reforms, just days after the military took power following weeks of anti-government protests that sent ex-president Andry Rajoelina fleeing. Randrianirina led the CAPSAT army unit, which mutinied and joined the anti-government protesters before announcing Tuesday that the military had taken power, after […]

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Senior Advocates of No-Consequence (SANs), By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

The ritual of the “Call to Bar” is the formal ceremony for the  admission of new entrants into Nigeria’s legal profession. The responsibility for administering it resides in the Body of Benchers (BoB), a statutory entity described by law as “a body of legal practitioners of the highest distinction in the legal profession in Nigeria.” […]

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Nigeria missing as IMF lists Africa’s fastest-growing economies

International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revealed that Nigeria is not among Africa’s fastest-growing economies, as countries such as Benin Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Uganda continue to lead the continent’s growth trajectory in the world. The IMF said the five countries are now among the world’s fastest-expanding economies, buoyed by sustained policy reforms, improved […]

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Beautiful actress, Eve Esin shares pre-wedding pose, sets to wed partner (Photo)

Beautiful and talented Nigerian actress, Eve Esin has taken to her Instagram page to share a pre-wedding photo to signify that she is getting married this weekend. In the post, she keeps her partner’s identity private and expresses gratitude to God with the caption: “Mercy!! Take control, Lord! Love Found Me”. The ceremony is generating […]

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Next time, Umahi should go to NTA, By Abimbola Adelakun

Minister of Works, David Umahi, got into an acrimonious exchange with Arise TV news anchor Rufai Oseni recently when he refused to answer a question the latter posed to him. Our culture preaches deference to elders and for that reason alone, some commentators could not believe the audacity of standing one’s ground when dealing with […]

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Nigerian Senate confirms Amupitan as INEC chairman

Nigerian Senate has confirmed Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as the new Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Amupitan’s confirmation which happened on Thursday, came after undergoing screening and answering many questions from members of the Senate in a session that lasted hours. Before introducing himself to the Senators for the question and answer […]

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Amupitan: New Broom At INEC, By Reuben Abati

Last week, October 7, the announcement was made of the exit of Professor Mahmoud Yakubu, Chair of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), 2015 – 2025, and his replacement in acting capacity by Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, Chairperson of Legal Services, Clearance, and Complaints Committee (LSC &CC) – she is now likely to hold the record […]

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles will meet Gabon in World Cup play-offs

Gabon is Nigeria’s opponent in the semi-finals of the African section of the 2026 FIFA World Cup play-offs, following the conclusion of the qualifying group matches on Tuesday. Super Eagles booked their place after a 4–0 victory over Benin on Tuesday, while Gabon confirmed second place in Group F with a 2–0 win against Burundi […]

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DisCos get N28bn bailout for free meter rollout

Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved the disbursement of N28bn to electricity distribution companies for the second phase of the Meter Acquisition Fund scheme, for the metering of all outstanding Band A customers free of charge. The order, cited as ‘NERC Order No: 2025/10—Order on the Operationalisation of Tranche B of the Meter Acquisition […]

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Osimhen raises World Cup hope in Nigeria’s 4-0 rout of Benin

Super Eagles of Nigeria have defeated the Cheetahs of the Benin Republic 4-0 in the decisive 2026 World Cup qualification at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen’s hat-trick and second-half goal from substitute Frank Onyeka were enough to give Nigeria three points against Benin in its quest to qualify for the World […]

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‘Federal highways of horror’, By Lasisi Olagunju

You know where the latest anti-government journalists are in Lagos? Kirikiri. On a day that Nigerians were celebrating an additional spur of 100 kilometres to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road, the killjoys of Kirikiri struck. They took a happy, joyous people of 200 million on a gruelling, bumpy ride across the country. They ran painful stories […]

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Bola Tinubu jets out to Rome

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday departed Abuja for Rome, the capital of Italy, to participate in the Aqaba Process heads of state and government level meeting. Co-chaired by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Italian government, the Aqaba Process focuses on strengthening global and regional collaboration against terrorism and transnational threats. Tinubu’s spokesman, Bayo […]

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