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Trump vows to ban mail-in ballots for 2026 midterms, cites fraud concern

US President Donald Trump said Monday he would lead a “movement” against mail-in balloting as he sought to eliminate a voting method used by nearly a third of the country ahead of... Read more »
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Police nab salesgirl for stealing N29m from Niger phone shop

The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old salesgirl, Sarah Ogbonna, for allegedly stealing items worth over N29 million from a phone shop in Minna. The state Police Public Relations Officer,... Read more »
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Troops Rescue Farmer as ISWAP Terrorists Escape With Bullet Wounds in Borno

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued a farmer who was abducted by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in New Abaram village, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.... Read more »
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U.S. Reiterates Visa Applicants Must Disclose Social Media Handles

The United States has reiterated its requirement that all visa applicants must disclose social media usernames and handles they have used within the past five years. In a statement from the U.S.... Read more »

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Gov. Okpebholo Tasks Security Operatives on Professionalism in Combating Kidnapping in Edo Central

Edo state governor Monday Okpebholo has charged the joint security team tackling the upsurge in kidnapping and other criminal vices in the state to be professional. The governor gave the charge when... Read more »
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Single mothers cannot raise proper men, says Jim Iyke

Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke, has stirred debate after declaring that single mothers cannot raise boys into proper men without the involvement of a male figure. The actor, speaking in a recent interview... Read more »
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Anambra South By-election: Azuka Okwuosa Rejects Results, Alleges Rigging by APGA

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the Anambra South Senatorial by-election, Azuka Okwuosa, has rejected the results of the senatorial elections held in the seven local government areas in the... Read more »
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Boko Haram founder’s son arrested in Chad — Sources

A young son of Boko Haram’s founder has been arrested in Chad, where he was allegedly leading a jihadist cell, according to both an intelligence source and a former insurgent. Muslim Mohammed... Read more »
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Super Falcons Reject Naira Payment of Tinubu’s $100k Gift

The Super Falcons have rejected attempts by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to pay President Bola Tinubu’s $100,000 gift to the team in Naira, insisting instead on receiving the funds in dollars.... Read more »
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Kidnappers Crash in Nasarawa, Abandon Ransom and Weapons

Kidnappers operating around Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State have abandoned a ransom and arms after their getaway vehicle was involved in an accident. The incident occurred on Monday morning at... Read more »
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All You Need to Know About the Incoming Olubadan, Rashidi Ladoja

15 things to know about the incoming Olubadan of Ibadan Land, Rashidi Adewolu Akanmu Ladoja; 1. Ibadan SonRashidi Adewolu Ladoja was born on 25 September 1944 in Gambari, Ibadan. 2. Strong Educational... Read more »
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Fr. Kevin Ugwu Reacts to Chioma’s Viral Private Jet Meal Video, Urges Contentment

Catholic priest, Fr. Kevin Ugwu, has advised Nigerians to avoid unnecessary comparisons with celebrities, stressing that true happiness is rooted in contentment and not in material display. His reaction followed a viral... Read more »
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Nigeria’s Paternity Crisis Deepens as DNA Tests Exclude 25% of Fathers — Report

Nigeria’s foremost forensic laboratory, Smart DNA, has released its 2025 Annual DNA Testing Report, uncovering troubling insights into paternity and family dynamics across the country. The report shows that between July 2024... Read more »
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BBNaija S10: Sabrina Says She Was Stopped From Returning Despite Clean Bill of Health

Sabrina, a housemate in Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 10, has revealed that she was prevented from returning to the reality show despite being declared medically fit. The 32-year-old had informed fellow... Read more »
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Police rescue stolen six-year-old child, arrest suspects in Anambra

The Anambra State Police command said it has rescued a six-year-old stolen child from an alleged foster parent as part of its fight against crimes relating to child trafficking and sexual offences.... Read more »
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NIDCOM celebrates Moses Itauma’s boxing victory

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has congratulated rising British-Nigerian heavyweight boxer, Moses Itauma, on his recent triumph in the ring. In a statement on Sunday signed by its Media, Public Relations and... Read more »
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Tony Nwoye Appoints ADC Candidate, Justina Azuka, as Legislative Aide After By-Election Loss

Less than 24 hours after she lost the bid to replace her husband, Senator representing Anambra North Senatorial Zone, Tony Nwoye has appointed the candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Justina... Read more »
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Peter Obi Warns Nigerians Against Vote Buying, Calls It “Investment in Corruption”

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to resist vote buying, describing it as an investment in corruption. Obi gave the admonition in a post on... Read more »
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Nigerian Man Regrets Helping Accident Victims After Being Forced to Pay Over ₦200k in Hospital Bills

A Nigerian man has shared his ordeal after stopping to help victims of a ghastly road accident. According to him, when he saw the accident, he couldn’t just pass. He parked, came... Read more »
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Senate President, Akpabio back in Nigeria, debunks rumours of ill health

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has returned to Nigeria after what his media office described as a short vacation in London. Upon his return, Akpabio dismissed the social media reports that he was... Read more »