Oyo Faults Makinde’s Exclusion from Ibadan-Ijebu Road Flag-Off
The Oyo State Government has criticised the exclusion of Governor Seyi Makinde from the official flag-off of the Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode Road project held in Oluyole Local Government Area of the state. The state Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, expressed the government’s position in a statement issued on Monday in Ibadan. Oyelade described the ceremony, held […]
Bunmi Nelson Regrets Ignoring Funke Akindele’s Support
Nollywood actress Bunmi Nelson has admitted she underestimated Funke Akindele’s potential early in her career, saying she regrets not taking advantage of opportunities the actress offered her. Nelson made the revelation during an interview with actress Biola Adebayo on the Talk to B podcast, where she reflected on their relationship and the lessons she has […]
Poco Lee Remanded In UK Over Alleged Assault
Nigerian dancer and socialite Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, is reportedly being held on remand in the United Kingdom over an alleged assault offence and is expected to appear before a London court in September. Benjamin Kuti, popularly known as the Oluomo of Derby and founder of the Nigerian community in the UK, […]
Funke Akindele’s Birthday Post Sparks Debate After Ogogo’s Burial
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has drawn mixed reactions on social media after celebrating her birthday on Monday, the same day veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, was buried in Ilaro, Ogun State. Akindele, who marked her birthday on Monday, thanked God for another year and prayed for good health, longevity and […]
Edo Assembly Impeaches Former Speaker Agbebaku
The Edo State House of Assembly has formally impeached its former Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku, eight days after he announced his resignation from the position. Agbebaku, who represents Owan West Constituency, resigned as Speaker on August 17, 2026, after which Yekini Idaiye, representing Akoko-Edo I Constituency, was elected to lead the House. Following the development, the […]
JAMB Introduces Home-Based O’Level Result Verification
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has introduced a new system allowing candidates for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination to verify and upload their O’Level results from home. The service currently covers results issued by the West African Examinations Council, enabling candidates to complete the process without repeated visits to Computer-Based Test centres. Under […]
Ezekwesili Credits Tinubu on Forex Stability, Faults Rising Living Costs
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has acknowledged that the administration of President Bola Tinubu has made progress in stabilising the foreign exchange market through greater adherence to market principles. Ezekwesili made the assessment in an interview with News Central Television, while noting that the improvement in some economic indicators had yet to translate into […]
Experts Question Oversight Over Fake Agency Scandal
On a programme Standpoint hosted at Emirate 98.5 fm, Dr Adegbite Adeshina of the Department of Performing Arts, University of Ilorin, and Dr Adebiye Oluwashina of the Department of Political Science, University of Ilorin, have raised concerns over the alleged fake government agency scandal, describing it as a reflection of deeper institutional and systemic problems. […]
Oncologist Urges Nigerians to Report Unusual Symptoms Early
A consultant oncologist at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Dr Temitope Olatunji, has urged Nigerians to seek medical attention immediately after noticing unusual symptoms, stressing that early detection is critical to reducing cancer-related deaths. Olatunji, a radiation and clinical oncology consultant, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria […]
Niger Tornadoes Return to Bako Kotangora Stadium for Preseason
Niger Tornadoes will return to the Bako Kotangora Stadium in Minna on Monday to step up preparations for the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League season. The club, popularly known as the Ikon Allah Boys, is set to resume full training at its home ground after an extended period away due to renovation works at the […]
