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Former CAF President, Issa Hayatou, Dies at 77. The football world today lost Issa Hayatou, former President of the Confederation of African Football, CAF, who died Thursday in Paris at the age of 77. Hayatou was…
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Calls for Former President Goodluck Jonathan to Contest in 2027 Intensify Amid Nationwide Discontent. Calls for former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest in the 2027 presidential election are gaining momentum, sparking…
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The Federal Government has withdrawn the suspension it placed on Arik Air's operations and has allowed it to resume flights with immediate effect. The airline was suspended by the FG on Tuesday, July 30, following a dispute between Arik Air…
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Chidimma Adetshina Withdraws from Miss South Africa 2024 Over Citizenship Controversy. The frontrunner in the Miss South Africa 2024 beauty pageant, Chidimma Adetshina, has officially withdrawn from the contest following an…
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Nigerian Government Suspends Plan to Sell Subsidized Rice to Civil Servants in the Midst of a Growing Food Crisis. The Federal Government of Nigeria has suddenly shelved the plan to sell 50kg bags of rice to civil servants at a…
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Popular Nigerian crossdresser, Abuja Area Mama murdered, lifeless body dumped on Mabushi Expressway.  A popular crossdresser, often referred to as 'Abuja Area Mama,' has been found dead in the Banex, Wuse II area of the Federal…
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Delta State Under Siege: Rising Kidnappings Demand Urgent Action.  Delta State is currently facing an alarming surge in kidnappings, leaving its residents gripped by fear and uncertainty. The recent spate of abductions has…
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Social media has erupted in outrage after Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, publicly called out the President for posting an old video as if it were new. The incident has sparked…
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Ogun State Governor Orders Refund of Employment Fees in #EndBadGovernance Protests. The above is a politically socially significant statement, with the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, taking such a quick government…
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APC Ward Chairman Beaten Beyond Recognition in Kebbi State While Preaching Tinubu's Achievements. In a shocking incident in Kebbi State, an unnamed APC ward chairman was brutally beaten by protesters while attempting to convey…
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In a dramatic turn of events, a combined team of security agencies, suspected to be from the Department of State Services (DSS), invaded the headquarters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Abuja on Wednesday evening. This…
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#EndBadGovernance: NLC Sends 7 Fresh Demands To Tinubu Government The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has raised its voice to make a stern demand from the administration of President Bola Tinubu: it must immediately reverse what…
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Lagos, Nigeria: The legal community in Nigeria has been thrown into mourning following the death of activist-lawyer Adesina Ogunlana, who recently marked his 60th birthday. The world just lost a man popularly called…
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Atiku Abubakar Calls for Accountability After Nigerian Army Admits Fatal Shooting Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the admission by the Nigerian Army that live ammunition was used on protesters. He, in a post on his X…
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The family of Ismail Mohammed, a 16-year-old boy killed by the Nigerian Army during the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests, has received a compensation of N300,000. This follows the army's admission of responsibility for the fatal shooting…
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Ogun State Government Asks Job Seekers To Pay N10,000 For Application Form. The Ogun State government, led by Dapo Abiodun has mandated job seekers to pay a fee of N10,000 for an application form, a move that has sparked concerns among…
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The world of athletics is no stranger to the name Tobi Amusan. Known for her remarkable speed and agility, she has captivated audiences worldwide with her performances. As we delve into her journey, we uncover the layers of dedication,…
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President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of 28 persons to key positions in Tertiary Education Trust Fund and the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission. These were part of efforts aimed at…
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Obasanjo Faults Tinubu’s Approach to Fuel Subsidy Removal. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has openly criticized President Bola Tinubu's handling of the fuel subsidy removal, labeling it as poorly executed and a contributor…
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The leader of the Biafra Government In-Exile, Simon Ekpa has alleged that there is assassination attempt against him. Ekpa disclosed this in a statement through his official X handle on Tuesday. He claimed that a suicide bomber had been…
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