Former Nigerian Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has been thrown into mourning following the death of her husband, Anthony Adeniyi Adeosun, who passed away in Lagos at the age of 62. The news of his passing was confirmed by the Adeosun family in an official statement released on Thursday, revealing that he died on Wednesday, … Read more
The Federal Government has directed that all outstanding two-month wage awards owed to federal civil servants be paid on or before August 15, 2026, following a crucial meeting with organised labour that successfully averted a nationwide industrial confrontation. The resolution was reached after a high-level meeting held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, between the Minister … Read more
The Arewa Youth for Peaceful Coexistence has declared that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, remains one of Nigeria’s strongest political forces ahead of the 2027 general election, insisting that no political party, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), can easily match his political influence. The group made the declaration on … Read more
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has thrown his weight behind the newly established Iru Ekun Security Network founded by Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, with a donation of ₦100 million and a brand-new Toyota Hilux vehicle. The donation represents one of the biggest endorsements received by the … Read more
Temitope Osoba, the popular Nollywood actress celebrated for her roles in Yoruba-language films, has died at the age of 40, bringing an abrupt end to a career that inspired many within and beyond Nigeria’s movie industry. News of her passing broke on Wednesday after fellow actor, Alesh Sanni, announced her death in an emotional post … Read more
A fresh appeal has been made to the leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to immediately resolve the lingering uncertainty surrounding the Party’s official logo, as preparations for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections continue to gather momentum. The call came from Esther Umoh, a campaign photographer and media aide to the Party’s presidential candidate, Peter … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a sweeping salary increase for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, with personnel set to receive pay raises ranging from 30 percent to 80 percent under a new welfare package designed to improve troop morale and strengthen national security. The new salary structure, which will take effect from September … Read more
The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has described the forthcoming August 15, 2026, governorship election in Osun State as one of the most important political contests in the State’s history, urging Party members to remain united and committed to securing victory. Basiru made the remarks during a strategic stakeholders’ … Read more
The race for the FIFA presidency has taken a dramatic turn after the Football Association of Wales (FAW) became the first national football federation to publicly withdraw its backing for Gianni Infantino’s bid for another term as President of world football’s governing body. The decision marks a significant escalation in the growing opposition to Infantino’s … Read more
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has defended the sweeping economic reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, saying the Federal Government has succeeded in restoring macroeconomic stability and laying the foundation for sustainable economic growth despite the economic hardship experienced by millions of Nigerians. According to Oyedele, … Read more