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Big Brother Naija star Phyna has weighed in on the reported legal battle between former housemates Bella Okagbue and Sheggz following their highly publicised breakup. The reality TV star reacted after reports surfaced that lawyers representing Sheggz had issued a cease-and-desist letter to Bella over alleged false and malicious statements concerning him and his family. The post Phyna Takes Swipe…
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has surprised fans by ditching his trademark long blonde hair for a military-style buzz cut ahead of the new Premier League season. The 26-year-old revealed the transformation on social media with the caption: “New season, new trim,” as he prepares for another campaign with City. Haaland had not worn short The post Haaland Unveils Dramatic New Look Ahead Of…
Manchester City have reached an agreement in principle with Lille to sign highly rated Morocco international Ayyoub Bouaddi in a deal worth up to £85.6 million. The 18-year-old midfielder is expected to complete his move to the Premier League champions after Lille accepted an initial fee of £81.4 million, with a further £4.2 million potentially The post Manchester City Agree £86m Deal For Teenage…
The Bayelsa State Police Command has rescued a 42-year-old woman, Esther Chinedu, after nearly one month in captivity. According to the police, Chinedu was abducted in Amassoma, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, where she resides and operates a phone and accessories shop. Briefing journalists on Sunday, the state Commissioner of Police, Ajao Adewale said the The post Police Rescue 42-Year-Old…
Mary Habila, the 26-year-old woman whose death at the residence of Minister of Works, David Umahi, in Ebonyi State sparked public concern and calls for an independent investigation, has been laid to rest in Nok, Kaduna State. Key Highlights: Mary Habila, 26, was buried in Nok, Kaduna State, on August 21, 2026. She died on June The post Mary Habila Finally Laid To Rest In Kaduna As Questions Over…
A foundation member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osita Okechukwu, has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of political desperation over his proposal to retain fuel subsidy if elected president in 2027. Okechukwu, a former Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), described Atiku’s position as an opportunistic electoral promise aimed at exploiting The post 2027: Atiku’s…
The Taraba State Government has launched a statewide artificial insemination programme aimed at improving cattle genetics, increasing livestock productivity and strengthening the resilience of the state’s livestock sector. Key Highlights Taraba launches statewide artificial insemination programme for cattle. Initiative targets improved milk and meat production and higher farmers’ incomes. L-PRES…
The son of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, Osbourn Umahi, has been elected the chairman of Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The All Progressives Congress (APC) cleared all the 13 council areas and 171 councillorship seats in the elections adjudged to be peaceful, free and fair. Also elected as council chairmen are The post Umahi’s Son, 12 Other APC Candidates Win Ebonyi LG…
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has condemned what it described as the “Islamophobic backlash” against 17-year-old Maryam Ibrahim Dan’Azumi following her victory at the 46th King Abdulaziz International Qur’anic Competition. Key Highlights: MPAC condemned the backlash against Maryam’s Qur’anic victory. Some Nigerians mocked her achievement and questioned its value. MPAC criticised attacks…
The 5th Japanese Ambassador’s Cup Karate Tournament has concluded at the Velodrome of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Saturday, with the Karate Federation of Nigeria (KFN) describing the competition as a significant step forward in the development of the sport and the strengthening of Nigeria-Japan relations. The three-day championship, held from August 20 The post Japanese…
Apostle Kassy Chukwu, Senior Special Assistant on Digital Media to Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has apologised to Afrobeats superstar, Davido, after his controversial remarks about the singer sparked backlash and heated reactions online. Chukwu’s apology came after his earlier comments, which were perceived as a direct attack on Davido, triggered outrage among the singer’s The post…
A man has been shot dead while his wife sustained critical injuries after a suspected member of a local vigilante group, allegedly attacked travellers along the Uwheru-Ohoro axis of the East-West Road in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The incident occurred between 5am and 6am on Saturday, August 22, 2026, when the The post Husband Shot Dead, Wife Critically Injured As…
A Chinese humanoid robot known as “Lightning” has reportedly broken the time set by the world’s fastest human sprinter, clocking an astonishing 9.32 seconds in a 100-metre test faster than Usain Bolt’s long-standing 9.58-second world record, although the robot’s performance does not constitute an official athletics record. The humanoid robot, reportedly developed by Chinese technology The post…
Former Vice President and ADC presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has challenged the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to release all records concerning President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that can lawfully be made public, arguing that Nigerians deserve transparency on matters involving public officials. Atiku made the demand amid an ongoing legal dispute over the The post Atiku…
The Delta State Government has approved the conversion of the Model Technical College in Omadino, Warri South Local Government Area, into a campus of the Federal Polytechnic Orogun. The decision forms part of efforts to expand access to technical and tertiary education in the state. The approval was conveyed in a circular dated August The post Delta State Government Converts Model Technical…
The Adamawa State Police Command has launched a campaign against political and digital thuggery as part of activities marking the 2026 International Youth Day. The campaign, unveiled on Saturday at the Women Development Centre, Jimeta-Yola, is aimed at discouraging young people from engaging in political violence, intimidation, cyberbullying, misinformation, hate speech and other forms of The post…
President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Engineer Habu Gumel, has congratulated Nigeria’s women’s beach volleyball team on securing a historic qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Gumel described the achievement as a landmark moment for Nigerian sports and a major breakthrough for beach volleyball in the country. The NOC President praised the The post NOC Boss Gumel Hails…
A United States federal court has given the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) until September 18, 2026, to justify keeping certain records connected to an old investigation involving President Bola Tinubu from public disclosure. The deadline followed an application by the FBI seeking to keep documents linked to allegations of drug trafficking involving Tinubu from The post US Court Issues FBI…
Former United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, has reportedly met and reconciled with the young graduate trainee at the centre of a viral workplace etiquette controversy. The reported reconciliation comes days after a video from UBA’s Graduate Management Accelerated Programme graduation ceremony went viral, showing the young woman addressing Elumelu as “Tony” The post Elumelu…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has congratulated Senator Francis Alimikhena on his coronation as the Okumagbe of Uwanno Kingdom, urging him to use his vast personal experiences to promote peace, unity and development in the kingdom. Speaking Saturday at the coronation ceremony of Alimikhena as the Okumagbe of Uwanno Kingdom, the governor said the event The post Okpebholo Hails coronation Of…
The viral encounter between a young UBA graduate and billionaire businessman, Tony Elumelu has taken an unexpected twist after the Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Delta State government, Ossai Ovie Success offered her ₦500,000, a VIP trip and an ambassadorial deal. The young woman became the subject of intense online debate after an The post UBA Graduate Who Called Tony Elumelu ‘Tony’…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Gombe State University branch, has suspended its planned total and indefinite strike, giving the state government and the university’s management until October 2026 to implement agreements reached with the union. The decision was contained in a resolution issued after the union’s congress meeting held on Friday, August 21, The post Gombe Varsity…
A United States federal court has struck down a Trump administration policy that suspended immigrant visa processing for citizens of Nigeria and 74 other countries. The ruling was delivered by U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas at the Southern District of New York on Friday, August 21, 2026. The court found that the policy, introduced by The post US Court Blocks Trump Visa Ban Affecting…
Former Zamfara State Governor and Senator, Abdulaziz Yari, has been appointed director-general of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 presidential election. Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum, Hope Uzodimma, was also appointed secretary of the campaign council. President Bola Tinubu will serve as chairman of the The post…
Senator Ali Ndume has urged the army to intensify efforts to rescue 78 schoolchildren and a teacher abducted by insurgents in two communities in Borno State. The senator who represents Borno South in the National Assembly, made the appeal during a visit to the theatre command of ‘Operation Hadin Kai’, where he met with the The post Sen. Ndume Urges Army to Rescue 78 Abducted Students, Teacher in…
Former two-time world boxing champion Zolani Tete has been shot dead outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Tete, 38, was reportedly ambushed on Friday, while sitting in his car waiting for the gate to his residence to open. According to officials, two armed men wearing balaclavas emerged from another vehicle and opened The post Two-Time World Champion Zolani Tete Shot Dead…
Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo, has declared an end to attacks allegedly perpetrated by those he described as “satanic agents,” including Fulani herdsmen and ISWAP, warning that there would be “strange happenings” in Nigeria within the next 12 months. Oyedepo made the declaration on Saturday, August 22, 2026, during the The post Oyedepo Declares End to Satanic…
Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi has been fined by Major League Soccer (MLS) after slapping Philadelphia Union midfielder Quinn Sullivan during a heated 2-2 draw between the sides. The 39-year-old Argentina international struck Sullivan around the back of the head late in Wednesday’s match after claiming the Union player had elbowed him following a challenge. The post Messi Fined For Slapping…
Former Big Brother Naija housemate Chizzy Francis has advised Bella Okagbue to let go of the alleged ₦11 million debt reportedly owed to her by her former partner, Sheggz, and protect her peace. Chizzy made the comment in a post shared on X while addressing the controversy surrounding Bella and the alleged debt. According to The post BBNaija’s Chizzy Tells Bella To Forget Alleged ₦11m Sheggz Debt,…
A massive fire outbreak on Saturday morning occurred at the popular SPAR shopping mall in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, leaving parts of the multimillion naira facility in flames Our Correspondent, reports that the fire was still burning fiercely, with thick smoke coming from the premises. The situation became particularly alarming as sounds suspected The post Popular Spar Shopping Mall…
Social media activist VeryDarkman has challenged Afrobeats superstar Davido to maintain the same level of political activism he displayed while campaigning for his uncle, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, ahead of the 2027 general elections. VeryDarkman questioned Davido’s current stance towards the All Progressives Congress (APC), recalling the singer’s vocal criticism of the party during The…
Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared that his administration places premium on healthcare delivery and has taken deliberate steps to provide medical facilities that will ensure, people have access to quality healthcare across the state. Key Highlights: Governor Fubara said healthcare is a top priority of his administration. He unveiled the 105-bed Zonal Hospital The post…
The federal government and the Borno State government have intensified efforts to secure the safe rescue of 44 schoolchildren abducted from Mussa community in Askira/UbalLocal government council of the state. Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, disclosed this on Friday, when he met with parents of the abducted pupils at the Government House in Maiduguri. The The post FG, Borno Intensify Efforts…
Ladan Bosso has been appointed interim head coach of the Super Falcons as Nigeria begins preparations for the upcoming Olympic qualifiers. Bosso is expected to oversee the team until the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) appoints a permanent head coach. The appointment comes as the Super Falcons seek to strengthen their technical setup ahead of the The post NFF Appoints Ladan Bosso As Super…
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the appointment of Chief Henry Sakpra as the general manager of the Delta State Social Investment Programme. The appointment was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Kingsley Emu. According to the statement, the appointment is in line with the provisions of the The post Oborevwori Appoints Sakpra As GM…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) has uncovered another alleged fictitious government agency operating from the office of the secretary to the government of the federation. ICPC Chairman, Musa Aliyu, disclosed this on Friday, while briefing State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Aliyu said the discovery was made The post ICPC…
Tension and grief have gripped the political community in Enugu State following the reported death of Chisimdiri Ngwu, chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Udenu Local Government Area. Ngwu, described as one of the longest-serving members of the ADC in the state, was reportedly found dead in the early hours of Wednesday, August The post Grief As ADC LG Chairman Dies In Suspicious…
Taraba State has taken what Governor Agbu Kefas described as a decisive step towards confronting the growing realities of climate change, with the launch of the state’s climate change policy and action plan, with a renewed pledge to protect its forests, rivers, farms and communities. The policy, unveiled by the governor on Friday, is expected The post Governor Kefas Launches Taraba’s Climate…
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori.on Friday, described the five-year reign of Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, as a period of renewed glory, uncommon leadership, peace-building and remarkable progress for the Itsekiri people, Warri and Delta State. Speaking at the fifth coronation anniversary of the Olu of Warri, Oborevwori commended the monarch for demonstrating The post Governor…
Sixteen members of the Accord Party arrested during the recently concluded Osun State governorship election have been released following the intervention of the court. Key Highlights: 16 Accord Party members arrested during the Osun election have been released following court intervention. They had reportedly spent about 24 hours in police detention. The campaign council alleged The post 16…
Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) Second Vice President, Architect Adamu Tanimu, has charged Nigeria’s senior women’s volleyball team to embrace the enormous responsibility of representing the country at the 2026 CAVB African Women’s Nations Cup in Nairobi, declaring that more than 242.4 million Nigerians are “on your shoulders” as the players prepare for the continental championship. The post…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has withdrawn the cybercrime charges filed against a final-year student of Bayero University, Kano, Maryam Isah Shehu, and another Nigerian, Abubakar Shuraim Abdulhamad. The two defendants were separately arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday over allegations of cyberstalking and disseminating The post…
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday in observance of Eid ul Mawlid, which commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday on Friday in a statement issued by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalene Ajani. Tunji-Ojo congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and around The post FG Declares…
Adlinco Construction Company, the firm handling the reconstruction of the collapsed Namnai Bridge in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State, has denied reports circulating on social media that it has abandoned the project. The company, through its Group Managing Director, Engineer Ahmad Ismail, described the reports as false and unfounded, assuring residents that construction The post…
Social commentator and businessman Isaac Fayose has stirred controversy after reacting to the recently concluded Osun State governorship election, alleging that 29 people lost their lives in connection with the poll. Fayose also questioned reports of massive financial spending by political parties during the election, asking what could have been achieved if such funds had The post Isaac Fayose…
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has announced that its ongoing recruitment exercise has entered the final stages, with the process expected to be completed within four weeks. The Board, in a statement signed by its Secretary, Maj. Gen. (Rtd.) A. M. Jibril, on Friday, August 21, 2026, acknowledged the high The post CDCFIB Recruitment Nears Conclusion,…
Portugal has approved legislation restricting the wearing of full-face coverings in public spaces, with offenders facing fines of up to €3,000 under a law that has drawn criticism from rights groups over its potential impact on Muslim women who wear the burka or niqab. Key Highlights: Portugal has approved a ban on full-face coverings The post Portugal Approves Burka Ban: Full-Face Coverings in…
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has formally launched his campaign for the 2027 presidential election, challenging other contenders to come before Nigerians, defend their records and answer questions about their capacity to govern. Obi spoke on Friday at a press conference at his residence in Onitsha, Anambra State, to mark The post Peter Obi Launches…
A special committee chaired by former Edo State Governor and Senator Adams Aliu Oshiomhole has submitted its report on the ownership, funding and status of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) project in Edo State. The committee was constituted to investigate and clarify the ownership structure and funding history of the museum project. The post Oshiomhole Panel Submits Report on MOWAA…
Social commentator Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has criticised Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke over his recent meetings with President Bola Tinubu and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Key highlights VeryDarkMan criticised Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke over his recent political engagements. He described Adeleke as a “political puppet.” The commentator…
