The political landscape in Gombe State has witnessed another significant shift ahead of the 2027 general election following the resignation of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Secretary for Gombe Local Government Area, Hon. Babangida Usman, who has officially joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to support the governorship ambition of former Minister of Communications and … 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
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has earned the trust and political support of the South-East through what he described as unprecedented investment in critical infrastructure across the region. The Governor said the Federal Government’s ongoing road and transport projects have changed the development landscape of the South-East, adding … 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
Zelensky Sacks Ukraine’s U.S. Ambassador Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has dismissed Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States, Olha Stefanishyna, ending her tenure in one of Kyiv’s most strategically important diplomatic positions as the country intensifies efforts to secure additional military support from Washington amid its ongoing war with Russia. The decision, announced on Monday through … 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