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JUST IN: Suspected herdsmen kill three in Benue community

Residents of Yelwata, Benue State on Monday blocked the federal highway from Makurdi to Abuja, protesting the killing of three people. Akelicious learnt that suspected armed herders were reported to have invaded... Read more »
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Over 1.9 Million Nigerians Jostle for 30,000 Immigration, Corrections, Fire Service Jobs

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has recorded an overwhelming 1,910,539 applications in its latest nationwide recruitment exercise, with the Nigeria Immigration Service receiving the highest number of... Read more »
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FG disburses N5.12bn pension arrears to 90,689 retirees

The Federal Government has released funds for the disbursement of N5.12 billion in pension arrears to 90,689 Defined Benefit Scheme pensioners under the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate. This is contained in a... Read more »
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Iran Seizes Foreign Tanker Over Alleged Fuel Smuggling

Iranian authorities have seized a foreign tanker accused of allegedly smuggling fuel in the Gulf waters and arrested its 17 crew members, local media reported Monday. “Police border guards in Hormozgan province... Read more »

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 pensioners protest in Lagos over unpaid ₦32,000 raise

A group of federal pensioners, on Monday, stormed the Lagos office of the Pension Transitional Arrangements Directorate to demand immediate implementation of a ₦32,000 pension increase approved by President Bola Tinubu. The... Read more »
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Ibom Air Bans Unruly Passenger After Assault On Crew Members

The Ibom Air incident comes days after Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde aka K1 De Ultimate, assaulted Value Jet officials in Abuja. A Nigerian domestic carrier Ibom Air has placed a travel restriction... Read more »
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FG must make loan spending ‘visible, verifiable’ – Group

Civic-tech platform Citizen Monitors on Monday demanded that the Federal Government open its loan books to public scrutiny as Nigeria’s public debt hit ₦149.39 trillion ($97.24 billion). Amid that, the Senate recently... Read more »
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Amaechi did not do enough for S’South when he was minister – Ex-lawmaker

A Former House of Representatives member, Oghene Egoh, has criticised a former Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, over his comments on the Federal Government’s Lagos–Calabar coastal road project. Amaechi, a former... Read more »
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Academic forgery: South Korea’s ex-justice minister Cho Kuk to be pardoned

South Korea’s former justice minister will be pardoned this week after serving less than half of his sentence for academic fraud related to his children’s college admissions, authorities announced Monday. Once a... Read more »
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Unauthorised Disclosure Of Classified Documents To Attract Fine, Jail – FIRS

The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) Act has introduced new penalties for the unauthorised disclosure of confidential information and documents by staff members. The NRS Act is among the four bills recently signed... Read more »
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Nigeria’s External Reserves Hit $40.15bn, Highest in Eight Months

Nigeria’s external reserves have climbed to an eight-month high of $40.15 billion, according to Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) data, marking a 1.5% increase from $39.54 billion on August 1, 2025. The... Read more »
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Soludo Builds For The Future By Christopher Obumneme

The difference is clear between Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, and the disjointed opposition challenging for his post. While Soludo is building Anambra State for the future, the antagonists are intent on... Read more »
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Davido Gifts Wife Chioma $300K Richard Mille Watch as Wedding Surprise

Nigerian music star Davido has spoiled his wife, Mrs. Chioma Adeleke, with a lavish wedding gift a $300,000 Richard Mille RM037 white gold wristwatch, fully factory-iced out. The extravagant timepiece adds to... Read more »
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NiMet Predicts 3-Day Thunderstorms, Rain from Monday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and rains from Monday to Wednesday across the country. ‎NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged morning thunderstorms on Monday over the... Read more »
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Obasanjo Library condemns EFCC night invasion, threatens legal action

The management of Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library has condemned the invasion of its premises around 2 am on Sunday by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Our correspondent learnt that... Read more »
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Community Shield: Crystal Palace defeat Liverpool 3-2 on penalties

Crystal Palace pulled off a stunning upset at Wembley on Sunday, beating Premier League champions Liverpool on penalties to win the 2025 FA Community Shield. The match ended 2–2 after regulation time... Read more »
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Anambra South By-Election: “Azuka You Don Win” — Uch Ekwunife Sings as APC Leaders Back Okwuosa

Ozubulu, Ekwusigo LGA, was charged with excitement as the APC governorship candidate for Anambra, Prince Dr. Nicholas Ukachukwu (IKUKUOMA), and his deputy, Senator Uche Ekwunife (IYOM), openly endorsed Sir Azuka Okwuosa for... Read more »
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Happening Now: Ozubulu Agog as APC Leaders Storm Grand Finale of Azuka Okwuosa’s Thank-You Tour

The atmosphere at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Ozubulu, in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State, was electrifying on Sunday as top leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) converged for the... Read more »
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NYSC Denies Withholding Certificate from Corps Member Over Government Criticism

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has refuted claims circulating on social media that it denied Corps Member Ushie Rita Uguamaye, with state code number LA/24B/8325, a Certificate of National Service because... Read more »
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2027 Presidency: Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim Unveils $4 Trillion Economic Rescue Plan for Nigeria

With the 2027 presidential race gradually taking shape, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) may have found fresh momentum in one of its newest leading voices. The new voice is Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim,... Read more »