Gov Monday Okpebholo of Edo announced on Wednesday in Benin that he has begun mobilising support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reelection bid in 2027. The governor made this known while receiving Mr. Kaycee Osamwonyi, a member of the Edo State House of Assembly. Osamwonyi defected from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the…
The Rivers State Police Command has debunked reports on social media that some suspected arsonists attacked the private residence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike in Port Harcourt. Some reports on social media had alleged that a riot broke out in the Rivers State capital, leading to the burning down…
The Enugu State Government says it is committed to ending maternal and newborn mortality in the state through its various policies and interventions. Prof. Emmanuel Obi, the state commissioner for Health, stated this during event to commemorate the 2025 Safe Motherhood Day in Enugu state on Tuesday. The theme for event was, “Innovating for Safer…
Nigeria’s football authorities say they have received no official word from FIFA on whether South Africa will face sanctions for fielding midfielder Teboho Mokoena in a World Cup qualifier despite a suspension. Reports circulated this week that FIFA had quietly cleared South Africa, but NFF spokesperson Ademola Olajire dismissed them, saying only a formal ruling…
The European Commission on Wednesday presented a set of measures to help energy-intensive industries cut emissions and to boost production of clean tech aimed at bolstering the EU’s flagging economy. “Today, Europe is making a bold business case for decarbonisation as a driver of prosperity, growth, and resilience,” said European Commission Vice President Teresa Ribera….
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, threatened to send back the EFCC’s case file in the charge against Ali Bello, the Chief of Staff (CoS) to Kogi government to the Chief Judge, Justice John Tsoho, for reassignment. Justice Omotosho made this known following a complaint by Bello’s counsel, Abubakar…
An Ikeja High Court has fixed April 16 to deliver ruling in a suit filed by Nigerian pastor, Dr Chris Okafor, against a Nollywood actress Doris Ogala and two others. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that two other defendants in the suit marked ID/14399GCMW/2026 are a social media influencer, Martins Otse, a.k.a VeryDarkMan…
Spotify says the Nigerian music industry has reached a monumental financial milestone with royalties generated by its artistes. In the Loud and Clear report released by Spotify, Nigerian artistes got royalties worth over N58 billion in 2024 — double the figure of 2023 and five times greater than that of 2022. The streaming platform disclosed…
The Nigerian Community in South Africa (NICASA) has raised concerns over the alleged abduction of a Nigerian businessman, Mr Silas Ani. The businessman is said to have been allegedly abducted by Mr Xolani Khumalo and Moja love TV crew in South Africa. The President-General of NICASA, Frank Onyekwelu, said this in an interview with the…
Paediatricians have dispelled common misconceptions about childhood cancer, including the belief that it is contagious and a death sentence. The paediatricians in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Osogbo, said that the society lacked adequate knowledge of cancer, especially in children. Dr Oyetoke Oderanti, Consultant Paediatrician, Osun State University…
