Months after leaving the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, veteran journalist Dele Momodu has officially declared his membership in the African Democratic Congress, becoming the newest member of the party. On Thursday, Dele Momodu, the former presidential candidate announced his ADC…
Nigeria’s minister of defence, Christopher Musa, claims that the nation’s insecurity situation is being exacerbated by its porous borders. In an interview with the BBC, Musa stated that the federal government is investigating ways to stop unlawful crossings that enable…
Senator Kashim Shettima, the vice president, is present at events commemorating the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration Day, or AFCRD, at the Unknown Soldier cenotaph in Eagle Square, Abuja. President Bola Tinubu, who is presently in the United Arab Emirates for…
Dr. Ibrahim Tahir, a medical professional who was kidnapped in Edo state, has been rescued after his family paid his kidnappers N50 million in ransom. According to reports , Tahir and his younger brother were abducted on January 2, 2026,…
As the much anticipated 2027 general election draws nearer in Lagos State, former governor Akinwunmi Ambode is re-emerging in political calculations, with party power brokers said to be working to defer Seyi Tinubu’s governorship ambition to 2031. With a number…
Two additional members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have urged their colleagues to drop the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. Two days after two other Assembly members publicly adopted the similar stance,…
The Lagos State Government has revealed that at least 133 human lives and N19.72 billion worth of property were lost to various fire incidents in 2025. This is a terrible rise from 2024, when fire accidents in Lagos claimed 91…
Former information and culture minister Lai Mohammed claims that he utilised a media-focused approach to help President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) win the general election in 2023. In a recent book titled “Headlines and Soundbites: Media…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) have been ordered by a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) high court to freeze N7.15 billion associated with Parallex Bank Limited. After FHT Mega Express Limited filed an…
Over ten terrorists linked to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) are said to have been killed by Nigerian Air Force (NAF) air strikes in coordinated attacks around the Timbuktu Triangle and other areas of Borno and Yobe states.…
No fewer than 22 people have been reported dead on Wednesday, January 14, after a construction crane collapsed onto a passenger train in northeastern Thailand, triggering a derailment and fire that left dozens injured and disrupted rail services across the…
Abia State is experiencing increasing political unrest ahead of the 2027 general election, with some opposition leaders determined to prevent Governor Alex Otti from winning reelection. Otti’s reelection for a second term as governor in 2027 has been threatened by…
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has formally announced he will seek re-election in the upcoming 2026 presidential election after 40 years in power. Museveni, 81, is one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, having taken office in 1986 after a guerrilla war. Uganda’s…
Popular Nigerian singers, Adekunle Gold and Simi, have taken to social media to celebrate their seventh wedding anniversary, sharing emotional messages that drew admiration from fans and fellow celebrities. In a long Instagram post on Tuesday, Adekunle Gold reflected on…
Former Governor of Rivers State, Dr Peter Odili, has reassured Governor Siminalayi Fubara of his full support following the political crisis rocking the state. During an event in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, the former governor assured the governor that the…