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Bayelsa Deputy Governor collapses, rushed to Federal Medical centre

The Deputy governor of Bayelsa state, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, reportedly collapsed and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa, the state capital today December 11. Vanguard reports that the incident... Read more »
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Tonto Dikeh Shares Emotional Testimony After Blessing CEO Hails Her Transformation

Nollywood actress and humanitarian, Tonto Dikeh, has shared an emotional reflection on her spiritual journey after relationship therapist Blessing CEO publicly praised her transformation. In a heartfelt message posted on her social... Read more »
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Lagos Police Debunk Theft Allegation Against Inspector Beaten by Mob, Arrest 13 Suspects

The Lagos State Police Command has refuted claims circulating in a viral video alleging that an Inspector of Police was caught stealing and subsequently beaten by a mob. In a statement issued... Read more »
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Ghana Deports Three Israelis Over Alleged Mistreatment Of Its Citizens At Tel Aviv Airport

Ghana has deported three Israeli nationals following reports that Ghanaian citizens were subjected to unfair treatment at the Tel Aviv Airport. In a statement released on December 10, 2025, the Ministry explained... Read more »
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Victor Osimhen Wins GQ Sportsman of the Year in Turkey

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen has been crowned the GQ Sportsman of the Year in Turkey. The former Napoli striker, 26, received the award at a black-tie ceremony held in... Read more »
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Troops Repel Boko Haram Attack on Delwa Resettlement Community in Borno

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attempted attack by Boko Haram terrorists on the newly resettled community of Delwa in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State. Akelicious gathered that... Read more »
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APC Says Nigeria Providing Strong Regional Leadership Under Tinubu

The All Progressives Congress (APC) says Nigeria is providing strong regional leadership under President Bola Tinubu. Its spokesman in Lagos, Seye Oladejo, in a statement on Thursday, said the country was playing... Read more »
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Ambassadorial Nominee Stumbles as He Fails to Recall Ekiti Senators at Senate Screening

During a Senate screening on December 10, 2025, Emmanuel Adeyemi, a career diplomat and one of 65 ambassadorial nominees, faced intense questioning after failing to name all three senators representing his home... Read more »
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Edo Police Arrest Teenage Girls With Pump-Action Shotgun, Live Cartridges

Anti-cultism platform, Naija Confra on Wednesday shared a video of two teenage girls arrested for being in possession of an automatic pump-action shotgun, with Breach No. 0230 in Edo State. It was... Read more »
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Troops Kill Two Terrorists, Recover Weapons in Borno Ambush

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised two terrorists in an ambush at Shettimari general area of Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State. Sources told Akelicious that the operation, carried out... Read more »
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Jigawa Signs Landmark MoU to Allocate 100,000 Hectares for Africa’s Largest Alfalfa Project

Governor Malam Umar Namadi today presided over the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a consortium of investors for the large-scale production of alfalfa, under which the Jigawa State... Read more »
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Benin to Seek Extradition of Coup Leader Tigri After Reported Escape to Togo

A senior Beninese government official has revealed that Lt Col Pascal Tigri the alleged leader of Sunday’s failed coup attempt is taking refuge in neighbouring Togo, prompting plans for an official extradition... Read more »
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U.S Plans To Require Five-Year Social Media History For Visa-Free Travellers

The United States is preparing major changes to its Visa Waiver Program, proposing that all applicants provide details of their social media activity from the past five years. According to a new... Read more »
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Zaria Massacre: El-Zakzaky Declares Late Buhari Will ‘Give Account Before God’

Ten years after the clash between soldiers and members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, leader of the group, has said former President Muhammadu Buhari will give account... Read more »
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Government Cannot Fix Airfare Prices in Deregulated Aviation Sector – Festus Keyamo

Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation, has stated that the government has no authority to fix prices for private enterprises, including the aviation sector. Speaking on Arise TV, Keyamo said, “The government has... Read more »
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I Didn’t Abandon PDP, I Chose Security and Continuity – Osun Governor Adeleke

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has defended his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the Accord Party, describing the move as necessary to safeguard his personal security and the stability of... Read more »
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Defence Headquarters Directs Troops to Clear Unapproved Roadblocks Across Major Highways

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) in Nigeria has ordered an immediate dismantling of non-essential static roadblocks and unauthorized checkpoints across key national highways, citing concerns about operational inefficiency and risks posed to both... Read more »
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Twitter Ban Was a National Security Decision, Not Triggered by Buhari’s Deleted Tweet – Lai Mohammed

Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says one of the most difficult moments in his eight years in office was the suspension of Twitter, insisting the decision was driven entirely... Read more »
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Former Minister Chris Ngige, Reportedly Arrested in Abuja by EFCC

Former Anambra State governor and immediate past Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has been arrested in Abuja and is currently in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission... Read more »
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Fuel Prices Dip Further as NNPCL, Major Marketers Reduce PMS Pump Rates in Abuja

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and several other filling stations have again reduced the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) across Abuja. Akelicious correspondent observed that NNPCL retail outlets... Read more »