Former Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello, has declared his intention to contest the Kogi Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. Bello made the declaration during a visit to the palace of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, where he met with traditional rulers, religious leaders and other stakeholders from the senatorial district. A video of the…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared that Iran is engaged in what he described as a “total war” with the United States, Israel and Europe, according to interviews published by Iranian state media. Speaking in remarks cited by Israeli outlets, Pezeshkian said Western powers are attempting to weaken Iran on multiple fronts, accusing them of…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission will, on Tuesday, arraign former AGF Abubakar Malami on money laundering charges at the Federal High Court, Abuja Division. Mr Malami will be arraigned alongside his son, Abubakar Malami, and Asabe Bashir, an employee of Rahamaniyya Properties Ltd linked to the former minister, before Justice Emeka Nwite on a…
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced plans to deport a Nigerian, Ibrahim Ijaoba, over multiple criminal convictions, including armed robbery and drug sales. ICE said in a statement on Monday that Mr Ijaoba is currently in its custody and has a final removal order. “Ibrahim Tunde Ijaoba is a criminal illegal…
Two close friends and team members of world-renowned boxer, Anthony Joshua, have been identified as the victims of the fatal road crash that occurred along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday. Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Matchroom Boxing, confirmed in a statement that the deceased were Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, both of whom worked closely with…
At least seven journalists have died, while four others sustained injuries in a single fatal road accident involving a Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ bus in Gombe State. The incident reportedly occurred on Monday evening as the journalists were returning from a wedding ceremony in Gombe South senatorial district. The victims were part of a…
The Osun State chapter of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has announced January 5, 2026, as the resumption date for its members at the local government secretariats across the state. Dr Kehinde Ogungbamigbe, NULGE President in the state, who made this known in a letter of notification, requested that security protection be…
The Nigerian entertainment industry recorded painful losses in 2025, cutting across Nollywood, gospel music, comedy and journalism. The deaths, which occurred at different times during the year, have left fans, colleagues and industry stakeholders mourning personalities who made notable contributions to film, music, comedy and the media space. Below is a record of Nigerian celebrities…
Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, is mourning the loss of her brother, who passed away on Monday. The Nigerian international shared her grief in a post on Instagram. In videos attached to the post, her late brother was seen holding her recent CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award during the ceremony held in Morocco….
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, supported by Nigerian Army and Nigerian Air Force platforms, have reportedly neutralised several key Boko Haram terrorist commanders in Borno State. The development followed major airstrikes during operation in the Bama Local Government Area of the state. Popular security expert, Zagazola Makama revealed in a post on his official X…