EPL: Arteta gives Arsenal injury updates ahead Leeds clash
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has provided a positive update on his squad ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash against Leeds United. The Gunners are heading into the game with confidence after their recent European outing and no fresh injury concerns have been reported. Arteta confirmed that Arsenal did not pick up any new injuries following […]
68th Grammy Award Nominations [FULL LIST]
The nominations for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards have been officially announced, with rapper Kendrick Lamar leading the field. The award ceremony is scheduled to hold on Sunday in Los Angeles. Lamar topped all nominees with an impressive nine nods, confirming his strong presence across major music categories this year. Following closely behind is global […]
AGN appoints BBNaija’s Tega as special adviser on sexual harassment
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has appointed Big Brother Naija star and actress, Tega Dominic, as Special Adviser on Sexual Harassment. The appointment was made by the newly elected AGN President, Abubakar Yakubu, and announced on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The development has attracted attention within the entertainment industry and among fans of the […]
NAFDAC reveals beneficiaries of sachet alcohol ban
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has explained that the ban on sachet alcohol is mainly to protect children and young people. The Director-General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, said the policy is designed to reduce easy access to strong alcoholic drinks by minors. She made this known during […]
Harmful effects immeasurable’ – UNDP, DPI say Nigeria must stop use of plastics
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Digital Pears International (DPI) have urged Nigeria to begin phasing out the use of plastics, warning that the damage caused by plastic waste is severe and far-reaching. Speaking at a plastic waste solutions programme in Abuja, the organisations said Nigeria can survive without plastics if collective action is […]
Constitution Amendment: Uba Sani canvasses reserved seats for women
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has called for constitutional amendments to create reserved seats for women, saying their political representation does not reflect their population size and voting power in Nigeria. Speaking at the North-West zonal launch of the Reserved Seats for Women Bill, the governor noted that women make up nearly half of Nigeria’s […]
Win for Wike’s camp as court nullifies PDP’s Ibadan convention
A Federal High Court in Ibadan has nullified the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention held in the city on November 15, 2025. The court ruled that the convention was invalid and barred members of the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) from presenting themselves as the party’s national officers. The judgement recognised the Caretaker […]
2027: Why Muslim-Muslim ticket favours APC – Farouq Aliyu
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, APC chieftain Farouq Aliyu suggested that maintaining a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket may be in the best interest of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He emphasized that the party and its leadership would ultimately decide the composition of the ticket based on political calculations and overall party strategy. Aliyu noted […]
Being celebrity affected my love life – Iyanya on why he’s still single at 39
Nigerian singer Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, popularly known as Iyanya, has opened up about the challenges of maintaining relationships as a celebrity. Speaking on the Afropolitan podcast, the Kukere hitmaker revealed that past relationships left him traumatised, as some partners allegedly manipulated him and threatened to damage his public image during disagreements. Iyanya, now 39, admitted […]
Atiku’s aide questions Tinubu over alleged N100bn unapproved withdrawal
Paul Ibe, media adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has challenged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address allegations that N100 billion is being withdrawn monthly from the Federation Account without legislative approval. The claim was highlighted on Ibe’s social media page, drawing attention to a serious constitutional concern. Ibe referenced statements by former Kaduna […]