Political tensions are escalating in Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election after the police arrested the state’s Secretary to the Government, Teslim Igbalaye, and five others over alleged vote-buying offences. The arrests have triggered a strong reaction from Governor Ademola Adeleke’s camp, which accused the police of political intimidation. The Osun State…
US prosecutor Erin West and cybersecurity researcher Paul Raffile have travelled to Nigeria to investigate sextortion networks accused of targeting American teenagers, following the digital trail from a fake teenage profile to suspected scammers near Lagos. Their investigation, released in a documentary on July 29, also explored the controversial “Yahoo Plus” ritual practices associated with…
The Abia State Government has introduced a new campaign advertising fee regime ahead of the 2027 elections, requiring presidential candidates to pay ₦200 million for permits to display campaign billboards and other outdoor promotional materials across the state. Governorship candidates will pay ₦150 million, while senatorial, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly candidates…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has become the subject of fresh online debate after attending the service of songs for the late mother of Lagos politician Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (GRV) in Lagos. Videos from the event showed Obi arriving in a simple grey outfit, greeting mourners and quietly taking his seat after exchanging pleasantries…
Former Edo State governor and APC senator Adams Oshiomhole has criticised the business model of opposition figure Peter Obi, describing him as a “trader” whose activities allegedly “export jobs and import unemployment” into Nigeria. Speaking during an interview on TVC’s Beyond the Headlines, Oshiomhole argued that Obi’s import-based retail businesses do not contribute to long-term…
A heartwarming video from Abia State has gone viral after a woman and her friends prepared and shared snacks with road construction workers as a gesture of appreciation for the ongoing infrastructure projects under Governor Alex Otti’s administration. The 71-second clip shows the women serving refreshments to the workers while expressing gratitude for the transformation…
The Federal Government has formally confronted South Africa over the killing of 98 Nigerian citizens, demanding immediate action to end recurring xenophobic attacks and guarantee the safety of Nigerians living in the country. The diplomatic protest was delivered during a high-level meeting in Abuja with South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola,…
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, plans to donate one-third of his fortune to charitable causes as part of a long-term succession strategy designed to preserve his philanthropic legacy for generations. The revelation was made by his daughter, Halima Dangote, a trustee of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, during an interview with Bloomberg. According to Halima, Dangote…
Fresh concerns over Nigeria’s security situation have emerged after a serving Nigerian Army officer, Colonel Abdussalam A. Ude, was shot dead during an attempted kidnapping at his residence in the Kurudu area of Abuja. The incident has renewed debate over the growing reach of kidnappers, even within the Federal Capital Territory. According to reports, the…
Former Anambra State Governor and 2027 presidential hopeful Peter Obi has clarified remarks he made during a recent television interview after they sparked widespread debate online. During his appearance on Channels Television, Obi said that “all the commissioners that served with me” during his eight years as governor were Muslims while responding to allegations of…
