Ex- Chief of Staff, Mascot Kalu declares for 2027 Abia governorship
Former Chief of Staff to the ex-Governor of Abia State, Mascot Uzor Kalu, has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 Abia State governorship election under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Kalu, who made the declaration on Saturday in Umuahia, pledged to restore transparency in governance and return the full operations […]
Zamfara APC dismisses crisis claims, accuses Shinkafi, Marafa of seeking attention
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied reports of any internal crisis, describing the claims by Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi and former senator Kabiru Marafa as false and aimed at creating unnecessary tension within the party. In a statement released on Saturday, the party’s Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Idris Gusau, insisted that […]
‘I faked madness to earn public sympathy’ – Shina Peters
Legendary Afro-Juju singer, Sir Shina Peters, has revealed that he once pretended to be mentally unstable in public as part of a strategy to change people’s perception of him after he left Prince Adekunle’s band. The veteran musician made this shocking confession during an interview on The Honest Bunch Podcast. According to the “Ace” crooner, […]
NSCDC arrests suspected vandals in Kano, recover items
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has arrested four suspected vandals and burglars who allegedly specialized in breaking into houses and stealing valuables across different areas of the state. The suspects were apprehended in Dambatta, Fagge, and Tarauni Local Government Areas of Kano during coordinated operations by the corps. In […]
South-South youths demand establishment of regional youth climate fund
As the climate crisis deepens in Nigeria’s South-South region, youths from the area have called for the creation of a Regional Youth Climate Fund to support innovative green projects and promote accountability through Artificial Intelligence (AI). The call was made at the end of the 2025 South-South Regional Local Conference of Youth (LCOY Nigeria), held […]
UNODC teams up with photographers to fight crime with images at Abuja Photo Festival
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has announced a partnership with Nigerian photographers to explore how photography can be used to fight crime and promote social reform. This initiative will take center stage at the upcoming Abuja International Photo Festival, scheduled to hold from October 29 to 31, 2025, at the Exhibition […]
NPFL: Kwara United get triple boost for Rangers clash
Kwara United have been handed a major boost as three key players — Saheed Olaniyi, Bright Babatunde, and Moses Ajiboye — return from injury ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday 10 fixture against Rangers International of Enugu. The trio, who missed the Harmony Boys’ last three league matches, have been declared fit […]
How Adebutu Kessington settled rift between Ooni of Ife, Alaafin of Oyo
Peace has finally returned between two of the most influential traditional rulers in the Southwest, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, after a two-month-long rift. The reconciliation took place on Friday during the 90th birthday celebration of business magnate, Sir Kensington Adebutu, popularly known as Baba […]
NPFL: Ahmed Musa returns to training ahead Kano Pillars vs Niger Tornadoes
Kano Pillars captain, Ahmed Musa, has returned to training as the club prepares for their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 10 fixture against Niger Tornadoes. The veteran forward’s comeback brings relief and excitement to the team after missing their last two matches due to injury. Musa, who sat out games against Shooting Stars and […]
Properties worth millions of naira destroyed in Ibadan fire incident
Properties worth millions of naira were destroyed on Friday night following a fire outbreak that gutted a residential duplex at Hazmat Street, Kuola off Akala Expressway, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The incident, which left the upper floor of the building severely damaged, also affected two adjoining bathroom flats. Thankfully, no life was lost. […]