Gospel singer Omije Ojumi’s children discover their father at her funeral

Drama reportedly occurred during the burial of late gospel singer Bunmi Akinnaanu known simply as Omije Ojumi today after a man claiming to be the biological father of her children surfaced in an emotional phone call that stunned attendees. In a viral video circulating online, the incident happened during the funeral rites where mourners were […]

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Court nullifies PDP Ibadan convention, Turaki faction heads to Appeal Court

In a statement posted by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, on X account on Friday, the Turaki-led faction of the has announced plans to appeal a judgment delivered on Friday by the Federal High Court in Ibadan, following the court’s refusal to grant an order of mandamus. The Federal High Court […]

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Senate names seven-man review committee to harmonise Electoral Act

Nigerian Senate has constituted a seven-member ad hoc committee to harmonise and distil senators’ inputs on the proposed amendment of the Electoral Act, as the two-house national assembly intensify efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s electoral framework leading to the 2027 general elections. This came about after a three-hour closed-door executive session held on Thursday, during which […]

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How we foiled plot to assassinate Tinubu, others ―DSS, CDS Oloyede say

A covert intelligence operation coordinated by the Army Headquarters and the State Security Service (SSS), helped thwart a deadly plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government and assassinate key political figures, PREMIUM TIMES can authoritatively report. Multiple senior administration insiders said the plot began to unravel in late September 2025 after an unnamed military officer with […]

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Veteran Nigerian actor, Prince Jide Kosoko elected as the new Oloja of Lagos

Sequel to his nomination by his royal family, the veteran Nigerian actor, Prince Abdulrafiu Babajide Akanni Kosoko, simply known as Jide Kosoko, has been elected as the new Oloja of Lagos. The election was carried out on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the Kosoko Palace in Ereko, Lagos Island, where members of the royal family […]

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Pretty Nigerian actress, Angela Okorie remanded in prison custody

Beautiful and popular Nigerian actress, and celebrity, Angela Okorie, has been remanded at the Suleja correctional centre. Okorie was arrested in Lagos on Tuesday by operatives from the state Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), and was taken into custody by the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Center (NPF-NCCC) in Abuja. She was arraigned over alleged cyber-related crimes, and […]

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CAF Disciplinary Board passes judgment over violations at the 2025 AFCON final match

Confederation of African Football Disciplinary Board has imposed a series of sanctions on the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football, the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football, as well as several players and officials, following incidents during the 2025 African Cup of Nations final. In a statement posted on its website on Wednesday night, CAF said the sanctions […]

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Facing cyberstalking charge, Sowore tenders video of Reno Omokri calling Tinubu ‘international drug baron’

Sahara Reporters publisher, and ex-AAC presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore facing a criminal charge on alleged cyberstalking, has tendered in court a video of Reno Omokri, an ambassador designate, calling Tinubu ‘international drug baron’. Sowore is standing trial for allegedly cyberstalking President Tinubu and calling him a “criminal,” in a case brought by the Department of […]

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Illegal baby factory uncovered in Ekiti, suspects arrested

Operatives of the Ekiti State Police Command have uncovered an alleged illegal baby factory located in the Ikere local government area of Ekiti State, Nigeria. Addressing journalists in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Joe Eribo, said the command received a tip-off and arrested one Onyechi Oluwadare, 43, alongside four other suspects behind a […]

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Three persons sentenced to death for armed robbery in Ekiti

A High Court of Ekiti State, sitting at Ado Ekiti, on Tuesday sentenced three persons to death by hanging for armed robbery contrary to section 314, 312 (2) (b) and 344 of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021. The condemned persons, Lasisi Afeez (33), Ilesanmi Seun (32) and Ajewole Peter (53) were arraigned before […]

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Nigerian students returned Peter Obi’s forgotten phone in Ibadan, he reacts

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has commended the students of Dominican University, Ibadan, Oyo State, for returning his phone after he inadvertently left it behind during a visit to the institution. In a text he posted on his verified X handle on Monday, Obi said the experience renewed his hope […]

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Nigeria’s DHQ moves to arraign alleged coup plotters, as military investigation closes

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQs) on Monday said personnel indicted after investigations into alleged misconduct by some military officers, which uncovered claims of a plot to overthrow the government, will be arraigned before an appropriate military military court. Security and military sources familiar with the matter said President Bola Tinubu had expressed confidence in the military […]

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Olubadan, Ooni, Olugbon, others secure full freedom for Sunday Igboho

Except for any unforeseen contingency, the Yoruba Nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, may return to the country any moment from now and will also be fully reintegrated after his clearance had been granted by the Presidency. The activist had fled the country in July 1, 2021, following the invasion of his Ibadan […]

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US State grants IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu honourary citizenship

Jailed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has been granted honorary citizenship of the State of Georgia in the United States of America. The IPOB leader was also adopted as an ‘Outstanding Citizen’ who should be “accorded every courtesy as a Goodwill Ambassador from Georgia.” Georgia’s Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, […]

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You are declaring war on the people’s dignity ―IPOB warns Soludo

Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has warned Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo against intimidating indigenes taking part in the planned Monday sit-at-home protest. In a statement by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, IPOB insisted that the sit-at-home is a peaceful and legal expression of solidarity with detained leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu . The group warned Soludo […]

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Kwankwaso’s son resigns as Kano commissioner

Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, one of the children of 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has resigned his appointment as Kano State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development. Mustapha announced his resignation as a member of the State Executive Council in a statement posted on his official Facebook account on […]

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Yet again, Tinubu jets out to Turkey on a state visit

In what presidency termed a state visit, President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Monday and heading to the Republic of Türkiye (Turkey). Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed this in a statement he signed on Sunday titled: “President Tinubu to undertake state visit to Türkiye. “The visit is […]

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After many years, Joe Igbokwe visits his village, climbs a palm tree to harvest ripened palm fruits (Photos)

An All Progressive Congress (APC) Chieftain, Joe Igbokwe, finally visited his village in Anambra State, Nigeria, for the first time in so many years, and was spotted on top of a palm tree he climbed. After many years away, the locals were stunned to spot him perched atop a palm tree with a cutlas to […]

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