A wave of grief swept through Efeyi-Utikpi in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State on Saturday as residents gathered for the mass burial of victims killed in a deadly attack on the farming community. The burial followed the violence that struck the Efeyi community in the Ugboju District of Otukpo on Tuesday, July 28, … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has inspected the Festac-Alakija Bridge following an attempt by suspected vandals to damage parts of the critical infrastructure, assuring residents that the structure remains safe and structurally sound. Sanwo-Olu carried out the inspection on Saturday, August 8, 2026, a day after directing security agencies to track down those responsible for … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has inspected ongoing rehabilitation and upgrading works at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere as the State intensifies preparations to host the inaugural National Intermediate Sports Festival. Sanwo-Olu carried out the inspection on Saturday, August 8, 2026, as Lagos moves to ensure that its sports facilities are ready for the … Read more
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has constituted a 73-member Election Management Council to coordinate its campaign and mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2026 Osun State governorship election, with several prominent political figures appointed to key positions. Former Speaker of the House of Representatives and former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, former Imo State Governor and … Read more
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has officially assumed the position of Chairman of the Governing Board of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), pledging to deploy his political influence and experience to strengthen the Agency and expand electricity access to underserved communities across Nigeria. Fayose was formally inaugurated on Friday, August 7, 2026, in Abuja … Read more
Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has responded to Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, after the Governor took a swipe at Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, over his widely publicised dancing at official and political events. Davido’s response came through his Instagram Story on Friday, August 7, 2026, when he shared an image … Read more
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has denied any connection with retired Department of State Services (DSS) operative, Nwaogu Ihechimere Ezeakolam, following his arraignment before a Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations that he provided support to the separatist group. The development comes after Ezeakolam was brought before Justice Mohammed Garba Umar on Thursday … Read more
Nigerians living in Morocco have called for stronger collaboration between the Nigerian Embassy in Rabat, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), and Nigerian community organisations to improve support for the Super Falcons as the team continues its campaign at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The appeal comes amid growing excitement surrounding Nigeria’s participation … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately take legal steps to vacate the court order freezing the bank accounts of the Osun State Government, citing concerns over the timing of the action ahead of the State’s governorship election. The presidential directive comes amid widespread public debate and … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed widespread claims that it froze all bank accounts belonging to the Osun State Government, insisting that only one account is currently under restriction as part of an ongoing financial investigation. The anti-graft agency said the temporary action was taken after investigators detected suspicious transactions linked to … Read more