Popular social media influencer, Tunde Ednut, has expressed emotional disappointment following reports that several prominent Igbo businessmen have declared support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. In... Read more »
Renowned actor James David Van Der Beek has passed away at the age of 48. His wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, confirmed his death on Instagram, sharing that he “passed peacefully this... Read more »
Ambassador designate, Reno Omokri, has said that he has apologised to President Tinubu over the vile comments he made against him during the 2023 election campaigns., Reno at the time had amongst... Read more »
Popular Nigerian comedian and actor, Okey Bakassi, has openly declared his support for former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, ahead of the 2027 presidential election. In a statement that has since sparked... Read more »
US Congressmen Riley Moore and Chris Smith have introduced the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026, recommending targeted sanctions, asset freezes, and visa bans against former presidential candidate Rabiu Musa... Read more »
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Amb. Ismail Abba Yusuf as the new Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON). The appointment is subject to the Senate’s approval in accordance with the provisions... Read more »
A high-level political meeting between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde held in Minna, Niger State, on Tuesday, has sparked fresh conversations about emerging alliances ahead of... Read more »
A suspected Improvised Explosive Device was detonated early Wednesday at the Bayelsa State Secretariat Complex in Yenagoa. The explosion, however, prompted an emergency response from security agencies and a temporary disruption of... Read more »
An Arik Air Boeing 737-700 operating a Lagos–Port Harcourt flight made an emergency diversion to Benin Airport on Wednesday after the crew detected what the airline described as a loud bang in... Read more »
Residents of Kutaho and Kugir communities in Aribi Ward of Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State have deserted their homes following a deadly midnight bandit attack that led to the abduction... Read more »
Former Bayelsa State governor and senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, has said Nigeria is not yet prepared for full electronic voting, describing the push for “real-time” transmission of election results as... Read more »
Thirteen commercial sex workers, including 12 Nigerian women and a Ghanaian woman, have been arrested in Koforidua during a special operation targeting prostitution and human trafficking. The New Juaben South Municipal Police... Read more »
Chief Onyemelukwe Eusebius Zonyelu, former Action Peoples Party (APP) senatorial candidate for Anambra South and 2027 presidential aspirant, has strongly denounced the brutal killings that claimed the lives of an estimated 160–170... Read more »
A chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Comrade Emma Mgbechi, has urged members of the public to disregard statements allegedly linking the suspended member of the Anambra State House of... Read more »
Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi, representing Ebonyi North Senatorial District, has called on Nigerians to applaud the 10th Senate for what he described as a bold and historic step in strengthening the country’s electoral... Read more »
Social commentator and businessman, Isaac Fayose, has fired back at nightlife promoter Cubana ChiefPriest following alleged mockery over his absence from Aso Rock and not having a public handshake with President Bola... Read more »
Two police inspectors and four civilians have been killed during a bandits’ attack on Tse-Kaseve village in Anyagba Ward, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. Sources said that the incident occurred... Read more »
Troops of Joint Task Force North-East (JTF-NE) under Operation Hadin Kai and Operation Desert Sanity V have neutralised 16 suspected terrorists during an ambush in Borno State. Akelicious learnt that the operation... Read more »
Kogi Deserves Real Progress, Not Ego Projects – Peter Ameh on Controversial ₦50 Billion Airport Plan
Chief Peter Ameh, former National Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) and ex-2019 presidential candidate, has strongly criticized the proposed Kogi State international airport in Zariagi, describing it as a “monumental... Read more »
The Lagos State Transport Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed that two individuals, a commercial bus driver and a female passenger, were burnt to death as eight others sustained injuries after a minibus... Read more »