Unmarried Woman Flogged 140 Times In Indonesia For Having Sex, Drinking Alcohol
In Aceh, Indonesia, a woman and her partner were publicly lashed 140 times each for having sex outside marriage and consuming alcohol, marking one of the harshest punishments in the region in 25 years. The punishment was carried out with rattan canes under strict Sharia law, causing the woman to collapse and be taken away […]
2027: Obidients And The Illusion Of Political Dominance
As the 2027 general elections draw closer, the so-called “Obidient” movement continues to assert influence across Nigeria’s political landscape. However, political analysts argue that the group’s perceived dominance may be more of an illusion than reality. While the movement has managed to rally support in certain regions, its ability to shape national outcomes remains uncertain. […]
Angela Okorie Granted ₦5M Bail
Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has been granted bail by the Federal High Court in Abuja after being re-arraigned on a 7-count amended charge of cyberstalking. The Inspector General of Police had presented her before the court, where she pleaded not guilty to all charges. During proceedings, the prosecution requested a short adjournment to open their […]
Tinubu’s Aide Bwala Mocks ADC’s Spokesperson For Total Ideology Confusion
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has publicly mocked Bolaji Abdullahi, National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), over confusion about the party’s ideology. Bwala criticised Abdullahi for appearing evasive and confrontational in recent media interviews when asked to clearly define the ADC’s ideological stance. According to Bwala, […]
Wike Threatens To Take Over Stadium If Rivers Govt Denies Them Access
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has warned that he may take over a stadium in Rivers State if the state government refuses to grant access for its use. He made the statement while reacting to reports that certain groups aligned with him were being denied entry to the facility for planned activities. […]
Akin Alabi Flags Off ₦500 Million Micro Business Support Initiative In Oyo
Hon. Akin Alabi, the lawmaker representing Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency and Chairman of the House Committee on Works, has launched a ₦500 million Micro Business Support Initiative to boost small businesses in Oyo State. The programme was flagged off on Thursday in Ibadan, with an initial ₦50 million shared among 500 beneficiaries, each receiving ₦100,000 to […]
Reps Pass ₦58.47 Trillion 2026 Budget – Politics
The House of Representatives has passed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ₦58.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill for second reading. The budget, tagged “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience, and Shared Prosperity,” was approved on Thursday during plenary without any debate, reflecting broad legislative support at this stage. President Tinubu had earlier presented the 2026 budget proposal to […]
Police nab 2 suspects over alleged ritual killing of minor in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the alleged ritual killing of a minor in the state. The arrests followed intelligence reports and investigations linked to the disappearance and death of the young victim, which had caused outrage and fear within the local community. According to police sources, the suspects […]
Transfer: Update on Fenerbahçe’s move for Ademola Lookman
Turkish giants Fenerbahçe are reportedly monitoring the situation of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman as the transfer window continues. The Super Lig club is said to be exploring attacking options and has identified the Atalanta star as a possible addition to strengthen their squad. Sources close to the situation suggest that Fenerbahçe have made initial enquiries […]
Again, Donald Duke dumps PDP, formally joins ADC
Former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke, has once again resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). His latest move marks another major shift in his long political journey and has stirred fresh conversations within Nigeria’s opposition space. Duke, who was once a prominent figure in the […]