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All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Abíọ́dún Àbáyọ̀mí Oyèbánjí, aka BAO, has been re-elected for a straight 2nd term as Governor of Ekiti state, after being declared winner of the governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The final results of the election were announced Sunday 21 June 2026 in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. […]
Continue ReadingIn a statement, Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has approved the appointment of CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu as the new spokesperson Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force, just three months after the appointment of his predecessor, DCP Anthony Okon Placid. The announcement was made on Friday by the […]
Continue ReadingUpdating your National Identification Number (NIN) or Bank Verification Number (BVN) details can feel overwhelming, but the process has now been clearly outlined. This guide explains how to change your name or date of birth on both NIN and BVN, the approved fees, required documents, and the step-by-step process. Updatable Fields on NIN The National […]
Continue ReadingAfrobeats diva, Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, is set to perform at the grand opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, joining a star-studded lineup of global music icons including Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Hudson, and Bono. According to Valerie Jarrett, CEO […]
Continue ReadingFormer Nigerian Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke has been acquitted of six-count bribery charge following a high-profile corruption trial at London’s Southwark Crown Court. Diezani served as petroleum minister between 2010 and 2015 under then-President Goodluck Jonathan. She had stood trial on five counts of accepting bribes and one count of conspiracy to commit bribery, all […]
Continue ReadingThe G7 summit of world powers in France is being chaired by President Emmanuel Macron as host but on Wednesday his guest US President Donald Trump left no doubt over who he believed was in charge. “I’m the boss,” Trump said as he strode in to the morning session of the last day of the […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has suspended the execution of the judgment delivered by Justice Peter Lifu deregistering the African Democratic Party (ADC), Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA), Accord Party (AP), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). The appellate court described the development as the highest form of judicial impertinence, stating that […]
Continue ReadingThe traditional ruler of Olayinka community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria, Oba Salman Olatunji Aweda, has been confirmed dead while still being held by his abductors. He was abducted by armed kidnappers who allegedly set a ransom demand at ₦21 million, alongside two motorcycles and a container of petrol, as part […]
Continue ReadingVeteran Nigerian actor, dramatist, filmmaker, and scholar, Dr. Kola Oyewo, has passed away. He died at the age of 80. News of his death was announced yesterday by fellow actor Kunle Afod, bringing an end to a remarkable career that spanned more than six decades and touched virtually every corner of Nigerian performance culture. Born […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, and presided over by Justice Peter Lifu has ordered the deregistration of African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties over failure to meet the constitutional requirements for political parties in the country. In a judgment, Justice Lifu ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregistered […]
Continue ReadingAchike Udenwa, former Imo State Governor, has demanded N5 billion in damages and a public apology from African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo over alleged defamatory remarks made during a television programme. The demand was contained in a three-page letter dated June 11, 2026, and signed by Udenwa’s lawyer, Chief Soronnadi Njoku, SAN. In […]
Continue ReadingFormer army generals have expressed anger over the death of retired Major General in the Nigerian Army, Rabe Abubakar, who was abducted by bandits in Katsina State and later died in their custody, describing it as a failure of the Federal Government in addressing the worsening insecurity across the country. Abubakar’s abduction was announced on […]
Continue ReadingKatsina State Government has confirmed the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who died while in the custody of bandits, describing the incident as a tragic loss to the state and the nation. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasir Muazu, […]
Continue ReadingIt was a palpable chaos after publisher, politician, and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, reportedly collapsed following a confrontation with the police during a Democracy Day protest at the Unity Fountain in Abuja, Nigeria. The activist was said to have collapsed after police operatives moved to disperse protesters gathered to demonstrate against insecurity, economic hardship […]
Continue ReadingFellow Nigerians Today, we celebrate not only democracy but also the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen their leaders through the ballot, witnessed peaceful transitions of power, and resolved disagreements in courtrooms and legislative chambers—not through violence. We have experienced the longest stretch of civilian rule in […]
Continue ReadingFamily members, friends, colleagues, and well-wishers gathered in Lagos on Wednesday, June 10, for a service of songs in honour of late Nigerian star actor, Alexx Ekubo. The solemn event, is held at The Monarch Event Centre in Lekki, Lagos, brought together members of the entertainment industry and admirers of the actor’s work, who came […]
Continue ReadingFirst batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa following the recent wave of xenophobic attacks has arrived in Lagos. In the first batch, a total of 268 returnees landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos on Thursday aboard an Air Peace flight arranged as part of the Federal Government’s repatriation efforts. The latest repatriation […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s House of Representatives has passed the State Police Bill. This resolution followed the voting on the floor during the plenary session on Thursday, presided over by the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas. Abbas stated that 288 lawmakers voted in support of the bill, while four were against it, a day after the lawmakers dedicated […]
Continue ReadingPresidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has demanded N5 billion in damages from actor-turned-politician, Kenneth Okonkwo over alleged defamatory statements made during a television interview. Obi, via his lawyers Chief Alex Ejesieme SAN & Co., in a letter dated June 9, 2026, and addressed to Okonkwo, accused Okonkwo of making false allegations […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned social media influencer, Okoro Nkiruka Blessing, popularly known as Blessing CEO, before a Lagos Special Offences Court over an alleged N69.15 million fraud. EFCC disclosed on Tuesday that the influencer was arraigned before Justice R.A. Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on […]
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