Gov Adeleke vows action over Ilesa jailbreak
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State is very concerned about a recent jailbreak that happened at the Ilesa Correctional Centre early Tuesday morning. Seven inmates who were still waiting for their trials escaped during the incident, according to reports. The governor said the situation was unfortunate and promised that his government would do everything needed […]
Bamaraya drags Bauchi Assembly, others to court over alleged illegal sack
The former Deputy Chairman of Shira Local Government in Bauchi State, Adamu Usman Bamaraya, has gone to court over his removal from office. He wants to be given his job back, stop the planned by-election, and get compensation for being sacked. Speaking to journalists, Bamaraya said he was not given any chance to defend himself […]
N58.85bn paid to Nigerian students in 12 months — NELFUND amid missing fund saga
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has said it gave out N58.85 billion to help Nigerian students pay their school fees and support their daily needs. This help was given to over 550,000 students in just one year, even as the agency faces questions about missing funds. This update was shared in a statement on […]
Gov Otu tells retirees to be ambassadors of enterprise not just recipients of knowledge
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has encouraged retirees to go beyond showing off their certificates and instead become business owners who promote entrepreneurship in the state. He gave this advice during the graduation of 1,500 participants from different training programs offered by the Cross River State Microfinance Enterprise Development Agency (MEDA). These included […]
Ensure presidency is zoned to South – Group to Atiku’s coalition
A political group known as the South-North Progressives Forum (SNPF) has called on the coalition led by Atiku Abubakar and Nasir El-Rufai to support a Southern presidential candidate in the 2027 elections. The group’s leader, Onyekwulisi Ikechwuku, made this appeal during a press conference in Abuja. The event was held under the theme, “The South […]
‘I was sold for prostitution in Mali’ — Actress Jumoke George’s missing daughter reveals
Adeola Omotoso, daughter of popular Nollywood actress Jumoke George, has revealed that she was sold into prostitution in Mali after being missing for four years. She shared her story just days after being rescued by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM). Her mother had earlier reported her missing and had been searching for her all […]
‘We tried, but it’s not working’ – Peter on why P-Square split
Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, also known as Mr P and one-half of the famous music duo P-Square, has finally opened up about why he and his twin brother Paul Okoye (Rudeboy) are no longer performing together. In a recent chat with Cool FM in Lagos, Mr P shared that he feels a deep sense of […]
2027 Election Results Already Written – Sowore Claims
Nigerian activist and politician Omoyele Sowore has claimed that the 2027 presidential election results are already fixed. He believes powerful people in government have already decided who will win. In an interview with Vanguard, Sowore said with confidence that the outcome of the next election has been written ahead of time. According to him, the […]
Zambian President demands refund of fees for every rejected visa from the European Union and United Kingdom
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has asked the United Kingdom and the European Union to give back visa fees to Zambians whose applications are denied. He made this statement on Friday, May 23, 2025. The President spoke about how many Zambians are losing money on expensive visa applications, especially when they are rejected. This has affected […]
Tinubu appoints Yazid Danfulani as MD of Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC). This move is expected to strengthen support for Nigerian farmers and improve food security across the country. The official announcement was made in a letter dated May […]