Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in 2023, says he would prioritise drone technology over traditional military fighter jets if he becomes Nigeria’s president. Speaking on Monday during his appearance on Morning Brief, a Channels Television programme, Sowore said drones would be effective in Nigeria’s fight against terrorism and banditry. “If…
The third democratically elected governor of Abia State, Senator Theodore Orji, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Senator Orji, who represented Abia Central Senatorial District in the Senate from 2015 to 2023, had announced his retirement from active politics a few months ago but did not formally…
TikToker Peller has expressed regret over his inability to speak fluent English, acknowledging it as a barrier to confident communication. The social media personality, who is ready to pursue education, made the admission during a recent live-stream session with fellow content creator Enzo. When asked to formally introduce himself in English, Peller declined, stating, “In…
The Oyo State lawmaker representing Ibadan North Constituency I, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Olajide, has warmly congratulated students across Oyo State on the successful resumption of academic activities for the new term. In her resumption message, Hon. Olajide described education as the bedrock of societal growth and sustainable development, urging students to remain focused, disciplined, and…
Bolaji Idowu, the lead pastor of Harvesters International Christian Centre, has launched a financial relief programme for its unemployed church workers. Addressing the congregation during a recent service, Idowu unveiled a plan to provide a monthly stipend of N50,000 to church leaders who are currently without employment and actively seeking new placements. This financial aid,…
President Donald Trump has said Cuba is “ready to fall” following the capture of Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro by US forces, arguing that Havana can no longer rely on Venezuela for security and oil supplies. Trump made the remarks late Sunday while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, following Saturday’s operation in which US…
The aftermath of the December 2025 abduction at the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Ayetoro-Kiri, Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, has taken a tragic turn as three of the seven worshippers recently released from captivity reportedly died shortly after regaining freedom. The victims were part of over 38 church members made up…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has said that former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, remains innocent until proven guilty by a court of law. The Commission stated that Bello’s trial is still ongoing and that it is the responsibility of the court, not the EFCC, to determine his guilt or innocence. Speaking on…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has resumed the nationwide continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise, marking the start of the second phase of the process. The resumption which took effect today, follows the conclusion of the first phase of the CVR that formally ended on December 10, 2025. INEC had launched the online pre-registration for…
At least nine Nigerian soldiers have been confirmed dead following an explosion caused by improvised explosive devices, IEDs, along the Gubio axis of Borno State, according to security sources. A senior military source, who spoke on condition of anonymity on Monday, said preliminary investigations indicated that the explosive devices were planted by Boko Haram insurgents….
