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Ex-Plateau Governor Dariye Petitions Police Over $290,000 Fake Polo Watch Deal

Former Plateau State Governor, Senator Joshua Dariye, has petitioned the police, alleging that two men, Emmanuel Odogwu and Franklin Gideon (also known as Kelvin), defrauded him of $290,000 in a luxury wristwatch... Read more »
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Dembélé’s emotional Ballon d’Or speech leaves childhood friend, Moustapha Diatta — who paused his career for him — in tears

Ousmane Dembélé was overcome with emotions after being crowned the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner in Paris. The French star broke down in tears during his speech as he reflected on his struggles... Read more »
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Bauchi sacks two officials over forgery, promotes others

The Bauchi State Civil Service Commission has dismissed two senior government officials for forgery. A statement issued by the Information and Public Relations Officer of the commission, Saleh Umar, and made available... Read more »
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How Partnerships Are Powering Governor Otti’s Social Revolution

A quiet transformation is unfolding in Abia State. Governor Alex Chioma Otti is demonstrating that governance achieves its greatest impact when it is rooted in collaboration and shared responsibility. The recent launch... Read more »
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Nigeria Ready for Peace, Oil Resumption and Remediation in Ogoniland – Tinubu

In fulfilment of his promise, President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday conferred posthumous national honours of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) on four late leaders of Ogoni community. The beneficiaries... Read more »
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CrossRiver disburses N800m grants to youths, farmers

The Cross River State Government has disbursed N800m in grants to 400 beneficiaries, including farmers and former members of the defunct Bakassi Defence Force, as part of its drive to empower youths... Read more »
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No country like Nigeria, don’t abscond, Tinubu tells pilgrims

President Bola Tinubu has cautioned Nigerian Christian pilgrims travelling to Israel and Jordan against absconding, stressing that “there is no country like Nigeria.” The President, represented by the Secretary to the Government... Read more »
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Imo to arraign lawyer over anti-Uzodimma articles

The police in Imo State have charged an Owerri-based lawyer, Chinedu Agu, with cyberstalking and defamation of character following two opinion articles written by the lawyer criticising the administration of Governor Hope... Read more »
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Ibas, Edun, EFCC Boss in Closed-Door Meeting with President Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has summoned the immediate past Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), to Aso Villa. Ibas, who arrived at the presidential villa at about 5:50 pm clad in... Read more »
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2027: Yoruba will be central in policy-making if elected President_ Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has assured the Yoruba that their interests would be central to his presidency if elected in 2027. Atiku, who contested the 2023 election under the Peoples Democratic... Read more »
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Sowore Fires Back at APC, Questions Party’s Moral Authority After Treason Allegation Over Tinubu Comment

Presidential candidate and activist, Omoyele Sowore, has fired back at the All Progressives Congress (APC) after the ruling party described his recent comment about President Bola Tinubu as “treasonable.” The APC, in... Read more »
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Tinubu orders BOA to clear N30bn agro-dealers debt

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Bank of Agriculture to clear outstanding arrears of N30bn owed to agro-dealers and input suppliers under the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro-Pocket. According to a... Read more »
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Family of five found unconscious, one dead in Benue

Five members of the same family were discovered unconscious in their home at Akaajime community, Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, on Wednesday, with one confirmed dead. The victims – a... Read more »
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Ondo agric institution appeals to FG over land grabbers’ threat

The Federal College of Agriculture, Akure, Ondo State, on Wednesday, appealed to the Federal Government to intervene in the activities of land grabbing that challenge the institution faces. According to the college,... Read more »
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Panic in Bangkok as Giant Sinkhole Swallows Road Near Hospital

A massive sinkhole suddenly opened up in front of a hospital in Bangkok, damaging nearby roads, underground pipes, and power lines. Viral videos of the incident show the ground collapsing within seconds,... Read more »
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Peter Obi Questions DBN’s Claim of ₦1 Trillion Disbursement to MSMEs

Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has questioned the Development Bank of Nigeria’s (DBN) recent claim that it has disbursed over ₦1 trillion to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) since 2015. In... Read more »
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Lagos State Govt Gives Computer Village Traders 18 Months to Relocate to Katangowa

The Lagos State Government has given traders at the Computer Village in Ikeja an 18-month deadline to relocate to the new market site at Katangowa in the Agbado/Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area.... Read more »
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We’ve repaid one-third of inherited debt, says ATBU Vice-Chancellor

The management of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, has pledged to adopt financial prudence and academic justice in addressing the institution’s challenges. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ibrahim Garba, gave the assurance when officials... Read more »
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Paracetamol use in pregnancy does not cause Autism, WHO insists

The World Health Organisation on Wednesday emphasised that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence confirming a possible link between autism and the use of acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy.... Read more »
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30-Year-Old Nigerian Collapses and Dies During Football Match In Limerick, Ireland

Tributes have continued to pour in for 30-year-old Lotanna, a young Nigerian father and the only son of his parents, who died suddenly while playing football in Limerick, Ireland. Lotanna, who was... Read more »