Former All Progressives Congress (APC) National Vice Chairman, Salihu Lukman, has launched another scathing criticism of the ruling Party, declaring that some monarchies now operate with stronger democratic structures than the APC. Lukman made the remark while speaking during an interview on Monday, August 10, 2026, as political activities intensify ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general … Read more
Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports that he is seeking the position of Director-General of President Bola Tinubu’s Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 election. Wike said he had no interest in securing a formal position in the campaign structure, insisting that his support for Tinubu’s re-election does not depend on … Read more
Clinoscope Services Limited has increased its stake in Nigerian pharmaceutical company, Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc, after purchasing an additional 40 million ordinary shares valued at ₦312 million. The acquisition, executed at ₦7.80 per share, was completed on August 4, 2026, in Lagos, according to a corporate disclosure filed with the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). The disclosure … Read more
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 23 foreign nationals following a raid on a residential property in the Ota area of the State over allegations of involvement in a Ponzi scheme, visa fraud and other immigration-related offences. The suspects were apprehended on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, during an operation carried out by operatives of … Read more
Nollywood filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has announced the ensemble cast of her upcoming feature film, The Four: No One Fights Alone, bringing together some of the biggest names in Nigeria’s film, music and entertainment industries. The new movie is scheduled to open in cinemas globally on December 11, 2026, with FilmOne set to handle its theatrical … Read more
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has deployed a special Passport Intervention Team to the United Kingdom to address pending applications and improve access to passport services for Nigerians living in the country. The intervention, which begins with the team’s arrival in the U.K. on Monday, August 10, 2026, is part of efforts by the Federal … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde and other opposition figures have intensified consultations aimed at building a common political platform to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The latest discussions are being facilitated by … Read more
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, arguing that recent household data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) show that many Nigerians are struggling to afford major assets and improve their standard of living. Atiku’s latest criticism was contained in a statement issued on Saturday, August 8, 2026, by … Read more
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
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has rejected reports suggesting that it joined calls for FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, to resign, describing the claim as false and urging the public to disregard it. The clarification was issued on Saturday, August 8, 2026, after reports and social media discussions linked the Nigerian football governing body to a … Read more