Anambra election: Violence won’t be tolerated – NSA warns
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has warned politicians and political parties in Anambra State to avoid any form of violence ahead of the November 8, 2025, governorship election. He stressed that the Federal Government will not tolerate any attempt to disrupt the peace during the poll. Ribadu gave the warning on Tuesday during […]
Politics in Nigeria shambolic – Odumodublvck
Nigerian rapper and singer Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has shared his thoughts on the state of politics in Nigeria, describing it as “shambolic.” The artist spoke during a recent episode of the BET Talks Podcast, where he reflected on how political power affects human behavior and leadership. Odumodublvck stated that power often changes […]
Trump permanently revokes Wole Soyinka’s US visa
Nobel Laureate and renowned Nigerian writer Professor Wole Soyinka announced in Lagos on Tuesday that his U.S. visa has been permanently revoked by the United States government under President Donald Trump. Soyinka said he received a formal letter from the U.S. Consulate informing him of the visa cancellation but was given no specific reason for […]
NPFL: Boboye reacts to Bendel Insurance draw with Kun Khalifat
Bendel Insurance head coach, Kennedy Boboye, has praised Kun Khalifat FC for their impressive performance in the 1-1 draw at the Dan Anyiam Stadium on Sunday. The match marked Boboye’s first game in charge of Bendel Insurance, and his side managed to secure a valuable away point in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) fixture. […]
WAFCON 2026Q: Beating Super Falcons difficult task – Benin coach Ouzerou
Head coach of the Amazons of Benin Republic, Abdoulaye Ouzerou, has admitted that facing the Super Falcons of Nigeria in the second leg of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier will be a difficult challenge. The return leg is set for Tuesday (today) at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, with Benin […]
Defection: North-Central APC Forum insists on Mutfwang, rejects Plateau party leaders’ resolution
The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has rejected a resolution passed by Plateau State APC leaders opposing Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s possible defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC. The Plateau APC leaders had, during a stakeholders’ meeting in Jos on October 17, 2025, unanimously moved a motion against accepting the governor […]
Osun 2026: INEC urges peaceful, lawful party primaries ahead of election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appealed to political parties in Osun State to ensure their primaries are peaceful, transparent, and in line with the Electoral Act 2022, ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The call was made by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Mutiu Agboke, during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the […]
Former staff of Kaduna Electric protest alleged nonpayment of 88 months entitlements
Former employees of Kaduna Electric staged a peaceful protest on Monday, demanding the payment of their 88 months’ outstanding pension arrears and entitlements. The aggrieved ex-staff gathered with placards bearing inscriptions such as “Kaduna Electric, you violated your condition of service” and “Our children are out of school due to non-payment of our entitlements.” Speaking […]
Police nab four suspected kidnappers in Ondo
Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested four suspected kidnappers in a forest located along the Owo-Ifon axis of the state. The suspects were identified as Friday Monday, Ashimi Wahab, James Odina, Ibrahim Idris, and Prince Areeh. According to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Olayinka Ayanlade, the suspects were apprehended inside […]
Tinubu backs Dangote Refinery expansion plan
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed full support for the Dangote Refinery’s expansion plan, which aims to increase production capacity from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day. The president gave his assurance during the 19th OTL Africa Downstream Conference and Exhibition held in Lagos on Monday. Represented by the Minister of […]