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811 Registration Centres Designated by INEC for Nationwide Voter Registration

The Independent National Electoral Commission said its Continuous Voter Registration will hold in 811 centres across the 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter... Read more »
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Celebrating A Trailblazer At 70: Tribute To Chief Sir Willie Maduaburochukwu Obiano, FCA

By Paul Nwosu At 70, Chief Sir Willie Maduaburochukwu Obiano, Akpokuedike Aguleri, stands tall, not just by the grace of age, but by the depth of his achievements and the boldness of... Read more »
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Nine African Countries Compete for ₦15 Million at Lagos

The Lagos State Sports Commission has thrown its weight behind the fourth edition of the Gamr X Africa E-sports tournament, which holds in Lagos on Friday (today). Gamers from nine African countries... Read more »
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Benue Governor Rewards Super Falcons Star Fransisca Ordega with N50M, House

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has gifted Super Falcons forward Fransisca Ordega a cash reward of ₦50 million and a 3-bedroom apartment in recognition of her outstanding performance at the... Read more »
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Ikeja Electric Updates Prepaid Meter

Ikeja Electric has released updated prices for prepaid meters, which take effect from August 6, 2025. The revised rates cover both single-phase and three-phase meter types and are inclusive of VAT. The... Read more »
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Obasanjo Scolded Me in the Middle of the Night — Otedola on 2004 Diesel Crisis

Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has revealed how former President Obasanjo once berated him in the middle of the night over a perceived diesel supply crisis, following the deregulation of the product in... Read more »
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NSCDC shut illegal quarry in Abuja, 13 suspects face prosecution

The Mining Marshals of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have shut down an illegal quarrying site operating within the Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Thirteen suspects... Read more »
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Atiku awards fully funded scholarships to three Yobe girls for global excellence

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has awarded full educational scholarships to three Yobe-born students who emerged victorious at the TeenEagle Global Finals. In a letter dated August 5, 2025, and signed by... Read more »
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Navy deactivates 71 illegal refineries, recovers 411,000 litres stolen crude

The Nigerian Navy says its Special Forces deactivated no fewer than 70 illegal refinery sites and confiscated over 400,000 litres of stolen crude oil across the Niger Delta in July 2025 alone.... Read more »
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Tragic Accident Claims Lives at Okija Junction in Anambra State

A fatal road accident occurred yesterday at Okija Junction in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, leaving many feared dead. Eyewitnesses described the scene as heartbreaking, with multiple casualties reported. Authorities... Read more »
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Taye Taiwo Meets Burkina Faso President at Stadium Reopening

Former Super Eagles defender Taye Taiwo was spotted with Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, during the grand reopening of the August 4th Stadium in Ouagadougou. The Nigerian football icon joined other... Read more »
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“If She Were Igbo, They’d Blame Peter Obi” – Isaac Fayose Slams Tribal Bias Over KWAM1 Runway Incident

Businessman and social commentator, Isaac Fayose, has weighed in on the recent runway incident involving veteran Fuji star KWAM1 and a female pilot, Captain Oluranti Ogoyi. Reacting to the incident, Fayose stated,... Read more »
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Nigeria May Break Up Before 2027 Without Restructuring – Nnia Nwodo

Former Minister of Information and ex-President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief John Nnia Nwodo, has warned that Nigeria could face disintegration before the 2027 general elections if urgent steps are not taken to... Read more »
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Meet the Female Pilot Who Almost Ran Over KWAM1 at the Airport

The identity of the pilot who nearly ran over Fuji music icon, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM1, on a runway has been revealed. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday,... Read more »
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“Let’s Win Together”, Azuka Okwuosa Team Meets Obinna Uzoh Faction in Reconciliation Drive

In a bold and strategic move to consolidate support ahead of the August 16 Anambra South Senatorial by-election, the campaign team of Sir Azuka Okwuosa, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC),... Read more »
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NCAA Petitions AGF, IGP Over K1 De Ultimate’s Alleged Misconduct on ValueJet Flight

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has officially petitioned the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Inspector-General of Police to launch a thorough investigation into the incident involving musician, King Wasiu Omagbolahan... Read more »
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Imo Govt Hand in Lawmaker Ikenga Ugochinyere’s Tribunal Sack Claimed

The lawmaker representing Ideato Federal constituency at the House of Representatives, Ikenga Ugochinyere, has raised an alarm that Ideato was on the verge of extinction due to a lack of security and... Read more »
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Kenya Medical Plane Crash Claims Six Lives in Somalia

A medical light aircraft crashed into a small residential block near the Kenyan capital Nairobi, killing at least six people and injuring two seriously, a local official said Thursday. The plane took... Read more »
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Nigeria Labour Congress Calls for Sowore’s Unconditional Release

The Nigeria Labour Congress on Thursday strongly condemned the arrest of civil rights activist Omoyele Sowore, describing it as part of a troubling pattern of harassment and repression. The NLC also demanded... Read more »
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2027 Presidency: Gbenga Hashim Welcomes Jonathan, Atiku, Obi To PDP Presidential Primaries – Aide

As political permutations ahead of the 2027 general elections heat up, former presidential candidate and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has thrown his weight behind the speculated return of... Read more »