Decomposing body of Nigerian woman found in US apartment

Decomposing body of a Nigerian woman was reportedly discovered after she had been dead for over one week in her apartment in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. It was learnt that the woman died without anyone knowing for weeks until neighbours raised alarm about a foul smell coming from her apartment in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. This […]

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Comrade Timi Frank, Jackson Ude, others form coalition to reclaim Nigeria, to raise $10m for protests (Video)

Nigerian politician and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), comrade Timi Frank; American-based Nigerian journalist, Jackson Ude; and others stated that they have formed a movement called Coalition of Nigerians in Diaspora to reclaim Nigeria from those they dubbed criminal cartel. They made this known in a video address […]

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Tinubu sustains the culture of profligacy ―Punch Editorial

At a time of existential economic crisis, headlined by widespread poverty, insecurity and galloping inflation, the Bola Tinubu administration’s commitment of billions of naira to luxury items in the 2023 supplementary budget is insensitive, imprudent, and an insult to long-suffering Nigerians. He should change course. Votes committed to the ‘presidential yacht,’ more SUVs and renovation […]

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NLC orders indefinite shutdown of electricity supply, fuel supply and flights in Imo State

Organised Labour comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) on Tuesday, ordered a shutdown of electricity and fuel supplies in Imo State following the brutalisation of the National President of the NLC, Joe Ajaero, last week, by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force. Based on one of the decisions taken at […]

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Tinubu, try to learn from Zambian President, Hichilema ―Daily Trust Editorial

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s supplementary budget request worth N2.17 trillion to the National Assembly to, in part, fund the luxurious lifestyles of the first two families spread shock waves from the north to the south of Nigeria. At a time when the quality of life among the people has plunged beyond explanation and the cost […]

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Full text of Peter Obi’s speech on Supreme Court judgment

Press Conference by the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Gregory Obi, CON, Held in Abuja, FCT, on Monday 6th November, 2023 on The Supreme Court Judgment of 26th October, 2023 on the 2023 Nigeria Presidential Election. Protocols, 1. Fellow countrymen and women. Gentlemen of the Media, Good day and welcome to […]

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Supreme Court ruling on election appeals erodes Nigerians’ trust in Judiciary ―Peter Obi

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 Nigerian election, Peter Obi, on Monday, said the Supreme Court judgment that affirmed Bola Tinubu’s victory in the election as the nation’s president is a breach of Nigerians’ trust in the judiciary arm. The former Anambra State governor said this in a world press conference […]

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Nigerian actor, Mr Ibu loses one of his legs to stay alive

The family of Nigerian comedy star actor, John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu, has in a new statement, disclosed that one of his legs has been amputated to keep him alive. In the statement shared on the actor’s Instagram page on Monday, it was revealed that the actor had undergone seven successful surgeries, including the amputation […]

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Thunderstorm kills three Nigerian pupils playing football on the school field

Three male students of an unnamed private secondary school in Okpuno, Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria, have died while playing football on the school field. Reports say the incident happened late Saturday during  rainfall which was accompanied by breeze and thunderstorms. An eyewitness said that the students were practising on the […]

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Female worshiper slumps, dies during prayer session in a mega church in Nigeria

A female worshipper identified as Bisi Adewumi of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) reportedly slumped during a prayer session at the church auditorium in the Ibafo area of Ogun State. The Worshipper, who was described as a 75-year-old woman by the Ogun State Police Command, was said to have later lost her […]

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Veteran juju musician, Emperor Pick Peters, dies

Veteran juju musician, Peter Akanni Akorede popularly known as Emperor Pick Peters, has passed away. Sources say Pick Peters died yesterday after a brief Illness. He was aged 74. The musician’s death was confirmed by Prince Tayo Adeolokun, chairman, TASMAN Equipment, a top musical equipment hiring company in Nigeria. Emperor Pick Peters’ name would ring […]

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Woman in Senior Police uniform fails to recite Nigerian National Anthem correctly at Police Retreat (Video)

A woman who dressed as a senior police officer was unable to correctly recite the Nigerian National Anthem during a conference that was watched by viewers across the nation. The officer was tasked with reciting the National Anthem at the Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers in Imo State. Dignitaries and politicians, including Imo […]

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Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan sworn in as Kogi Central Senator

Oath of office has been administered on the new Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, during the Senate plenary on Thursday. The oath was administered on her by the Clerk of the Senate, Mr. Chinedu Akubueze, at about 11:41 am. She thereafter proceeded to have an handshake with the Senate President who handed […]

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Rivers State Assembly, others restrained from impeaching Gov Fubara

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has obtained an order from the High Court of Rivers State, Isiokpo Division in Ikwerre Local Government Area, stopping Rivers House of Assembly and its Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, from impeaching him. The order was obtained following an ex parte application he filed on Wednesday, November 1, through his attorney, Damian […]

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Kind man carries curvy woman on his back to cross flooded street (Video)

A kind man (total stranger) came to the aid of a curvy woman who needed help crossing a flooded street and it was captured on video. The woman shared the video on X and wrote: “I was carried on the back by a total stranger.” In the video, the slender stranger was seen carefully wading […]

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Tinubu wants to buy a “Presidential Yacht” for N5billion ―Omoyele Sowore

A presidential candidate in the 2023 Nigerian elections and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore has accused President Bola Tinubu of moves to purchase a “Presidential Yacht” for the sum of N5billion. Sowore made this accusation on his X (Twitter) handle. He wrote: “The @officialABAT  dynasty of thieves! They want to buy a “Presidential Yacht” for […]

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Imo govt, Police Commissioner abducted our President ―NLC, TUC allege

In a statement signed by the joint Unions’ Secretaries, Emmanuel Ugboaja (NLC) and Nuhu Toro (TUC), the Nigeria Labour Congress has accused the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, of conspiring with the state’s Commissioner of Police, Muhammed Barde, to ‘abduct’ their President, Joe Ajaero, in Owerri, the state capital, on Wednesday. The statement reads in […]

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Appeal Court affirms Natasha Akpoti as winner of Kogi central senatorial election

Nigerian Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, Nigeria, on Tuesday, declared Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the duly elected candidate for the Kogi Central Senatorial Election held in February 2023. The three-man panel of the appellate court affirmed the judgment of the tribunal, shortly after it dismissed Sadiku-Ohere’s appeal for lacking […]

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Attempt by Wike’s loyalists to impeach Rivers gov Fubara foiled, new Speaker elected

About 26 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have reportedly suspended the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Martins Amaehwule Also, the House elected and inaugurated the leader of the House, Edison Ehie, as its new Speaker. The number of pro-Fubara lawmakers reportedly increased to 26 after some realigned from the earlier 24 […]

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