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Controversy Rages as EFCC Freezes Osun State Account Right Before Election A fierce national debate has erupted over the limits of anti-graft powers following the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) decision to freeze a primary bank account belonging to the Osun State Government. The controversy began when the anti-corruption agency imposed a Post No […]
Governor Adeleke Fires Back at APC Critics, Says Hobby Doesn’t Stop Him From Delivering Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has brushed off political criticism surrounding his public dance displays, insisting that his lively hobby has never interfered with his executive duties or governance record. Speaking during a televised town hall debate organized by Arise TV […]
Enugu Air Reschedules Flights as Protesting Aviation Unions Block Terminal Entrances Air travelers heading through the federal capital are facing fresh travel delays after Enugu Air was forced to reschedule its Abuja flight operations following an industrial blockade by aviation labor unions. The airline confirmed the service disruptions in an official notice, revealing that operations […]
NSCDC Tracks Stolen Motorcycle to Hideout, Arrests Key Syndicate Accomplice in Kano Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kano State have arrested a 45-year-old suspected accomplice linked to a syndicate specializing in motorcycle theft across the metropolis. The suspect, identified as Mustafa Sani, was apprehended at his residence along Abacha […]
Lagos Sanitation Officers Save Four Young Mothers and Infants Living in Filthy Dumpsite Officials of the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps, popularly known as KAI, have rescued four young nursing mothers and their infant children from an illegal dumpsite and makeshift shanties in the Agboju area of Lagos State. The rescue took place during an ongoing […]
Obi and Kwankwaso Gather NDC Governorship Candidates in Major Coalition Strategy Session Former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso have held a strategic closed-door session with Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidates from across the country as political realignments gather steam ahead of the 2027 general elections. The high-level meeting brought together […]
MTN Restores Voice and Data Services in Enugu After Temporary Outage Subscribers of telecommunications provider MTN Nigeria in parts of Enugu State can now breathe a sigh of relief as full network services have been restored following a temporary outage. The disruption, which hit on Monday, left numerous residents and local business owners briefly unable […]
Gunshots Send Students Scampering as Alleged Cult Supremacy Fight Rocks Rivers University Fear and confusion swept through the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE) in Rumuolumeni, Rivers State, after gunshots rang out across the campus during festivities marking the institution’s annual Students’ Union Government (SUG) Week. The incident triggered immediate chaos as students scampered for […]
Oby Ezekwesili Backs Peter Obi Again, Says Nigeria Needs Leaders With Real Competence Former Minister of Education and renowned economic policy expert, Dr. Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili, has reaffirmed her support for Peter Obi, declaring that her backing remains firmly rooted in character, competence, and commitment to good governance. Speaking on the imperative for political reform […]
Lagos Taskforce Raids Lagos Island, Seizes 66 Bikes and Warns Passengers Face Arrest Next The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit (Taskforce) has impounded 66 commercial motorcycles, popularly known as okadas, during a targeted enforcement sweep across key corridors on Lagos Island. The enforcement operation, led by Taskforce Chairman Chief Superintendent of Police […]
How Nigerian Tech Founders Can Apply for ECOWAS $65,000 Startup Fund Nigerian entrepreneurs and tech innovators have been handed a major boost as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) officially opens applications for the 2026 ECOWAS Startup Awards. The regional competition is offering a total cash prize pool of $65,000 to top-performing startups […]
Lassa Fever Deaths Rise to 237 as Nigeria Hits 1,000 Cases Following Fresh Two-Week Surge Nigeria’s ongoing battle against Lassa fever has hit a alarming milestone as health authorities reported 37 new confirmed cases and eight deaths within a two-week span. Data released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) shows that […]
Nigerian Twins Shatter Myths as Both Earn NNPC Jobs on Pure Merit In a country where recruitment into major public institutions is often assumed to depend on political clout and personal connections, identical twin brothers Hussaini and Hassan Malami have proven that hard work, competence, and preparation still yield results. The duo officially joined the […]
Seyi Makinde Rallies Southwest APM Governorship Candidates to Build Regional Powerhouse Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, has held a strategic planning meeting with the party’s governorship candidates across the Southwest geopolitical zone. The high-level gathering brought together APM gubernatorial flagbearers, including Bimbo Adekanmbi (Oyo), Prince Laja Adeoye (Lagos), […]
Osun Tense as APC and Accord Party Trade Blames Over Pre-Poll Killings Fear and tension have gripped Osun State as political parties and residents brace for the August 15 governorship election following a wave of campaign-related violence that has reportedly claimed 18 lives. With barely six days left before voters head to the polls, the […]
Ologbondiyan Says Ibadan Summit Opens Gateway for Atiku, Obi, and Kwankwaso to Join Forces Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Publicity Secretary Kola Ologbondiyan has declared that top opposition figures Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rabiu Kwankwaso still have a realistic opportunity to form a formidable grand alliance to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress […]
Industry Titan Bala Wunti Appointed Pioneer CEO of World Energy Council Nigeria The World Energy Council (WEC) Nigeria has appointed former top Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) executive, Dr. Bala Wunti, as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer. The landmark announcement by the board of WEC Nigeria creates the first dedicated executive management structure for […]
Arise TV Anchors Reuben Abati and Rufai Oseni Clash Over Wike’s 2027 Rivers State Boast A fiery debate erupted on live television as prominent broadcast analysts Dr. Reuben Abati and Rufai Oseni clashed over controversial statements made by Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike regarding the upcoming 2027 presidential election. The television row followed […]
P-Square’s Elder Brother Henry Exposes Jude’s Role in Family Feud The ongoing family drama surrounding legendary Nigerian music duo P-Square has taken a dramatic turn as their elder brother, Henry Okoye, broke his silence on the deep-rooted division tearing the family apart. Speaking in an emotional interview, Henry accused their former manager and brother, Jude […]
University of Ibadan Opens Free Distance Learning Portal for Thousands of Post-UTME Applicants The University of Ibadan has thrown a lifeline to thousands of admission seekers by offering an alternative route to earn a degree without being held back by limited classroom space or strict admission quotas. Through a special admission window under its Open, […]