Final Evacuation Flight Returns Nigerians from South Africa
The final evacuation flight carrying stranded Nigerians from South Africa arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Wednesday, bringing the Federal Government’s airlift operation to a close. The Air Peace aircraft landed at about 11:30 a.m. with 315 evacuees on board, completing the government’s evacuation exercise coordinated in partnership with the airline and […]
ADC Seeks Probe, Urges Umahi to Step Aside
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Minister of Works, David Umahi, to step aside pending an independent investigation into the death of Mary Habila, who reportedly died at his residence. The demand was made in a statement issued on Wednesday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi. According to the ADC, […]
Sultan Declares July 16 First of Safar 1448AH
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Thursday, July 16, 2026, as the first day of Safar 1448AH following the non-sighting of the new crescent moon across Nigeria. The declaration was contained in a statement issued at the Sultan’s Palace in Sokoto […]
Funke Akindele Urges Youths to Embrace Skills, Hard Work
Popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has encouraged Nigerian youths to reject the pursuit of quick wealth and instead focus on acquiring practical skills and building successful careers through hard work. Speaking in a recent interview, Akindele reflected on her early struggles, saying she deliberately chose honest work despite having opportunities to take easier […]
Russian Model Goes Viral for Haaland Lookalike Videos
Russian model Anastasia Kostromina has become an internet sensation after a video highlighting her resemblance to Norway and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland attracted millions of views on social media. The 24-year-old, who said friends and family had compared her to Haaland for years, decided to embrace the likeness after the Norwegian’s standout performances at […]
Kwankwaso Urges Northern, South-East Political Unity
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso has called for stronger political cooperation between Northern Nigeria and the South-East, saying leaders from both regions should embrace reconciliation and work together in the national interest. Speaking in an interview with BBC Igbo, the former Kano State governor said Northern leaders had resolved to strengthen ties […]
IK Ogbonna Pays Emotional Tribute to Late Alex Ekubo
Nollywood actor and director Ikechukwu Mitchel Ogbonna, has broken his silence over the death of his close friend and colleague, Alex Ekubo, describing the loss as one of the most painful experiences of his life. Ekubo died on May 12, 2026, at Evercare Hospital in Lagos after complications arising from advanced metastatic kidney cancer, according […]
INEC Seeks Increased Funding Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), has called for increased and sustained funding to support the commission’s preparations for the 2027 general elections. Amupitan made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, in […]
Bandit Leader Sani Yellow Denies Reports of His Death
Notorious bandit leader Alhaji Sani Yellow has denied reports that he was killed during a recent security operation in Zamfara State. A video shared on X on Wednesday by a user identified as Mobilisingnigerians showed Sani Yellow dismissing claims of his death, which had circulated on social media following reports of a successful counter-banditry operation. […]
Police Recover N200m Stolen Rail Tracks, Arrest Three in Oyo
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspected members of a railway vandalism syndicate and recovered stolen rail tracks valued at about N200 million during an operation in Surulere Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Olayinka Ayanlade, said the arrests followed credible […]
