Remi Tinubu’s Business Advice Sparks Online Reactions
First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has drawn mixed reactions on social media after encouraging Nigerians to consider low-capital businesses such as selling akara, roasted corn and kuli-kuli as a means of earning a living. Speaking after the Renewed Hope Initiative’s second-quarter meeting with wives of state governors at the State House in Abuja, Tinubu said […]
INEC Denies Suspension of Delta Voter Registration Exercise
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed a viral report claiming that the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Akwukwu Igbo, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, was suspended due to a faulty registration machine. In a statement issued on Friday, the Head of Voter Education and Publicity, Mrs. Nseabasi Udom, […]
Omokri Explains Delay in Ambassadorial Posting
Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has said his diplomatic appointment involves concurrent accreditation to four countries in Central and South America, making the process different from that of other ambassadorial nominees. Omokri made the clarification in a Facebook post amid public discussions over the timeline for recently announced diplomatic appointments by the Federal Government. […]
Police Arrest Suspect With Human Body Part in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 21-year-old man, Samson Onilewaji, after he was allegedly found in possession of a suspected human body part, firearms, and items believed to have been stolen during robbery operations. The suspect was apprehended during a routine stop-and-search operation along the Lekki–Epe Expressway after officers intercepted an […]
Court Nullifies NDC Registration Judgment, Orders Fresh Hearing
A Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, has set aside its earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party, ordering that the case be heard afresh. Delivering the ruling on Friday, Justice Isah Dashen held that the December 10, 2025 judgment was […]
Peller Fires Back at Rapper Ycee Over Criticism
Nigerian TikTok personality Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja also known as Peller has responded to criticism from rapper Oludemilade Martin Alejo also known as Ycee, describing the music star as a “very anyhow OG” after the rapper questioned the quality of his online content. The exchange follows comments made by Ycee during an appearance on the Afropolitan […]
NDLEA Destroys Cannabis Farms in Adamawa
Adamawa State has recorded a new dimension in illicit drug activities, with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) confirming the discovery and destruction of three cannabis plantations across the state. The Adamawa State Commander of the NDLEA, Aliyu Abubakar, disclosed this on Friday during an event marking the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse […]
Court Sentences Boko Haram Member to Death
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced a convicted Boko Haram member, Alkali Yarima, also known as La’ari, to death by hanging for his role in the 2015 terrorist attacks on Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice James Omotosho found Yarima guilty on a seven-count terrorism charge filed by the […]
NFF, NSC Set Up Welfare Committee for Super Falcons
The National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have established a welfare committee for the Super Falcons ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The committee is tasked with ensuring a smooth and successful campaign for the Nigerian women’s national team during the tournament. NFF Executive Board member Aisha […]
Appeal Court Adjourns ADC Deregistration Case to July 7
The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has adjourned the hearing of an appeal challenging the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties to July 7, 2026. The matter, initially scheduled for hearing on June 25, was postponed to allow parties in the case to file and exchange their […]
