The Supreme Court has struck out a case filed by the Attorney General of Osun State, Oluwole Jimi-Bada, against the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, over withheld funds belonging to Osun’s 30 local governments. In a split decision of six justices to one, the court ruled that the Osun Attorney General had no […]
A pregnant woman, Aisha Najamu, has died at the Turai Umaru Musa Yar’adua Maternity and Children Hospital in Katsina after a health worker allegedly refused to accept a bank transfer for oxygen payment, insisting on cash only. Witnesses said she arrived in critical condition and needed oxygen urgently. A cashier reportedly declined to receive a […]
Nigerian music heavyweights Wizkid and Asake are gearing up to release their highly anticipated collaborative EP, REAL (Vol. 1), slated for release this December. The announcement has already sent waves through the music community, with fans eagerly awaiting what promises to be an exciting fusion of two of Afrobeats’ brightest stars. The duo gave […]
Sixteen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaker Martin Amaewhule announced the mass defection during plenary, declaring that he too has left the PDP and is now an APC member. Amaewhule said his decision was influenced by internal divisions […]
As Cross River State prepares to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its iconic Carnival Calabar, the state government is positioning this year’s festival as a major step towards restoring the region’s status as West Africa’s top tourism destination. Governor Bassey Otu made the announcement during the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Millennium Park, […]
Chinese nationals working on the BUA Bode Saadu-Kaiama-Kosubosu road have been kidnapped in Kwara State. According to reports, assailants arrived at the work site in Ejidongari, Moro LGA, shooting sporadically and kidnapping two Chinese nationals. The Kwara police commissioner, Adekimi Ojo, confirmed the incident to journalists, saying, “It is true that they were abducted from […]
Super Eagles players and the Confederation of African Football, CAF, have hailed William Troost-Ekong following his announcement to retire from international football. The 32-year-old defender, who ended a decade-long career with Nigeria, made the decision just two weeks before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. Troost-Ekong confirmed his retirement in an emotional video […]
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup draws closer, England manager Thomas Tuchel is considering unconventional strategies to help his team cope with the sweltering heat expected during the tournament. Speaking ahead of the World Cup draw in Washington D.C., Tuchel suggested that he may keep his substitutes in the dressing room during matches to protect […]
President Bola Tinubu has sent a fresh list of non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. The list includes the former Sole Administrator of Rivers State and ex–Chief of Naval Staff, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas; former presidential aide, Ita Enang, former Imo First Lady, Chioma Ohakim, and former Minister of Interior and ex–Chief of Army […]
Two Nigerian men, identified as Chinagorom Onwumere and Stephen Anagor, have been sentenced in the United States for their roles in a romance scam and wire-fraud scheme that led to the death of an elderly American. A U.S. federal judge, Clifton L. Corker of the Eastern District of Tennessee, delivered the sentences, which were announced […]