An Enugu State lawmaker in the House of Representatives, Sunday Umeha, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress. Umeha, who represents Udi/Ezeagu Federal Constituency, announced his defection during a political rally of the APC at Ibagwa Aka Community in Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area of Enugu State on Saturday. Speaking at the rally, Umeha…
The body of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NAN, has dissociated itself from what it calls “false claims that NANS is planning to organize or participate in a so-called “#FreeNnamdiKanu.”Nigerian legal services In a statement by NANS’ President Olushola Oladoja warns parents and guardians to Caution their Children and wards Against Being Used by…
President Bola Tinubu reiterated yesterday that his vision to strengthen Nigeria’s economy is progressing as planned. He made the statement through the National Security Adviser (NSA) at the opening of the 24th Comptroller-General of Customs Conference in Abuja. “When I assumed office last year, I set out with a clear and unwavering vision – to…
A viral video has shown the moment the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is seen dancing and celebrating following the awarding of an Honorary Doctor of Science degree from University of Port Harcourt on Saturday. The celebratory moment, which has since gone viral on social media, took place on UNIPORT’s campus in…
Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State command have arrested one Joseph Eren, a 37-year-old suspect over the death of his neighbour during a violent altercation in the Ibesikpo Local Government Area of the state. According to the statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Timfon John, on Sunday, the suspect was involved in a heated…
The traditional ceremony of replacing the Kiswa (cover) of the Holy Kaabah at the Grand Mosque in Mecca commenced on Wednesday evening. The King Abdulaziz Complex for the Holy Kaabah Kiswa, under the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, is overseeing the ceremony. The ceremony started on Wednesday…
Nengi Hampson, a former housemate on Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), has denied rumours circulating online that she is pregnant with a child fathered by a Nigerian governor. Earlier reports had claimed that the 27-year-old reality TV star had welcomed a child with a 65-year-old governor and had even become his fifth wife. However, Nengi has…
Former Kenyan Prime Minister and opposition leader Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80. His passing marks the end of a long and influential career in Kenyan politics. Odinga, a towering figure in Kenya’s political landscape, had been receiving treatment in India prior to his death at an Ayurvedic treatment center. This is…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has vowed to ensure that former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, fails in any future attempt to become Nigeria’s president. Wike made the statement through his media aide, Lere Olayinka, in response to Atiku’s recent remarks about his choice of a running…
The police command in Kano State has arrested three suspects, Ibrahim Tijjani, Jamilu Auwal, and Mohammed Nura Dauda, for allegedly buying a Mercedes-Benz GLE motor vehicle with a fake payment alert. They were arrested on January 28, 2026, at Kabuga Quarters, Kano. This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi…
