2026

The political crisis in Rivers State has taken a fresh turn following sharp remarks by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, who publicly described the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, as “a bad child.” The…
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Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has denied allegations that he or anyone connected to him attempted to bribe or improperly influence the presiding judge in his ongoing trial at the Federal High Court in…
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A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has called on the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, to resign from office, accusing the…
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Burkina Faso has formally accused its former transitional president, Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, of orchestrating a foiled coup attempt aimed at overthrowing the current military-led government under Captain Ibrahim…
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More than 30 civilians have been killed and several others abducted following a violent raid on Kasuwan Daji market in Niger State, authorities have confirmed. The attack occurred in Demo village, with eyewitnesses describing a…
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At least nine Nigerian soldiers have been confirmed dead and five others injured following the detonation of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted by Islamic terrorists of the Boko Haram group along the Maiduguri–Gubio road in Borno…
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Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is reportedly considering a permanent retirement from professional boxing following a fatal road accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two members of his inner team. The development…
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Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has issued a sharp warning to Senator Ajibola Basiru, urging him to refrain from commenting on Rivers State politics amid rising tensions in the region. Ejes Gist News…
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Worshippers at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Boji-Boji Agbor, Ika North Local Government Area of Delta State, were thrown into shock on Tuesday night, December 31, 2025, when Rev. Fr. (Barr.) Stephen Chukwuma, the Parish Priest,…
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Nigeria vs Mozambique AFCON 2025 delivered a commanding performance from the Super Eagles, as Nigeria secured a 4-0 victory over Mozambique to book a place in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Round of 16 encounter,…
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Nigeria vs Mozambique ( 4-0)  – AFCON 2025 Round of 16 Full time: Nigeria 4-0 Mozambique Nigeria storm into the AFCON 2025 quarterfinals, thrashing Mozambique 4-0 in Fez. Osimhen scored twice, while Adams and Lookman bagged a…
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Textron to Supply Surveillance Drones to Tantita for Niger Delta Oil Protection. American defence technology company Textron Systems has signed an agreement to supply advanced surveillance drones to Tantita Security Services Nigeria…
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Cameroon has defeated South Africa 2-1 in the Round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), securing a place in the quarterfinals where they will face hosts Morocco on January 9. The match, played at Al Medina Stadium in Rabat,…
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South Africa and Cameroon are battling in the Round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with Cameroon currently leading 2-1 at Al Medina Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. The winner will face hosts Morocco in the quarterfinals on…
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has formally withdrawn the criminal defamation case instituted against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly. Court…
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Abuja, Nigeria – A public exchange on social media between former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad and a United States lobbyist has drawn international attention, sparking debate over governance and security comparisons between Nigeria and…
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Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, a controversial Islamic cleric based in northern Nigeria, has claimed that the United States government has marked him as part of an Islamic terrorist network allegedly responsible for killings of Christians in…
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Former Kano State Governor and leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is reportedly engaged in discussions with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter…
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The Nigerian Naira continued to face pressure against the United States Dollar on Saturday, January 3, 2026, reflecting ongoing dynamics in the foreign exchange market. Ejes Gist News reports that the naira’s performance…
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The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has addressed the escalating political tensions in Rivers State, clarifying the party’s position regarding Governor Siminalayi Fubara and former Governor Nyesom…
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