A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) has urged the Senate to reject the ambassadorial nomination of the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Professor Abayomi Fasina, over allegations of sexual misconduct. Members of the coalition staged a protest at the National Assembly on Tuesday, calling on lawmakers to suspend Fasina’s confirmation until the…
The President of Pageant Nigeria, Stephanie Usoro, has announced the commencement of applications for the 2027 edition of Miss 9ja, with a grand prize of N10m awaiting the eventual winner. Usoro disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday and made available to journalists in Abuja, describing the forthcoming edition as a landmark event that…
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has described the persistent kidnapping and murder of schoolchildren as crimes against humanity, saying the continued attacks on schools across the country represent a national disgrace that must be brought to an end. The council stated this while condemning Monday’s terrorist attack on Government Day Secondary School, Lassa…
The organisers of Miss 9ja have opened applications for the 2027 edition of the pageant, calling on aspiring contestants from the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory to compete for the coveted crown and a total prize package worth ₦13m. The Chief Executive Officer of Miss 9ja, Mrs Adenike Isi Adeeko,…
Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress APC in Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency have called on the party to prioritise electability, grassroots acceptance and voter mobilisation capacity in selecting candidates for the 2027 General Elections. The call was made during the APC Grassroots Engagement Network \(APC\-GEN\) Voter Education and Grassroots Mobilisation Outreach held in Okitipupa…
A journalist and security expert, Salihu Dantata Mahmud, has commended the Director of the Federal Capital Territory Directorate of Road Traffic Services, Mallam Abubakar Yaldu, for improving the availability and issuance of vehicle number plates in the nation’s capital. Mahmud said Yaldu’s appointment brought fresh expectations among stakeholders, who believed his experience and administrative capacity…
Whiskey Mistress has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining excellence and creating memorable experiences for customers as it celebrated its fourth anniversary in the hospitality and nightlife industry. The management of the hospitality brand described the milestone as a reflection of resilience, consistency and customer satisfaction in Nigeria’s competitive entertainment sector. In a statement signed by…
The Ohanaeze Youth Council Worldwide has called on the Federal Government to immediately withdraw all charges against the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress in the 2023 election, Omoyele Sowore, describing the legal action against him as unjustified and detrimental to Nigeria’s democracy. The group, led by its National President, Comrade Igboayaka O. Igboayaka,…
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) State Police Bill, 2026 to the Senate for consideration. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the correspondence, dated June 15, was read on the floor of the senate by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, during plenary on Tuesday. In…
On Monday, June 22, 2026, British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer resigned from office in what analysts said will pave the way for an orderly transfer of power to a new leader by September to avoid political instability as Britain prepares for its seventh leader in 10 years as Andy Burham is tipped to become next…
