Nigeria’s presidency has dismissed calls for President Bola Tinubu to resign amid growing concerns over economic hardship and insecurity across the country. The calls came from opposition figures, including Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) leader Peter Obi and House Minority Leader Fred Agbedi, who criticized the government’s handling of the economy, rising insecurity, and recent security…
The Nigeria Football Federation has reaffirmed its commitment to raising the bar for Nigerian coaches and referees, with NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi MON, declaring that structured programmes are already underway to produce officials capable of holding their own on the biggest stage in world football. Speaking on behalf of NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim…
Nigerian security forces have recorded fresh successes in ongoing operations against bandit and terrorist networks in the Northwest, rescuing kidnapped victims and disrupting planned attacks across Kaduna and Zamfara states. The operations were carried out under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, with troops from the Joint Task Force North West responding to intelligence reports and distress calls…
Afrobeats continues to make a strong global statement as Nigerian music stars dominate the 2026 BET Awards nominations ahead of the June 28 ceremony in Los Angeles. Leading the African nominees is Grammy-winning singer Tems, who earned three major nominations. The singer received recognition in categories including Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, BET Her Award, and…
Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has resurfaced in a new video, claiming responsibility for recent attacks on security personnel and renewing calls for negotiations with the Nigerian government. In the footage reportedly recorded on June 20, 2026, Turji alleged that fighters under his command carried out attacks against security forces operating in parts of Sokoto…
Nigerian social commentator and activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has confirmed that he received an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over a petition concerning his financial activities and funding arrangements. The development follows a complaint reportedly submitted by legal practitioner Blessing Agbomhere, requesting an investigation into the financial…
The Nigerian naira has come under renewed pressure after the United States dollar strengthened sharply following a more hawkish policy signal from the US Federal Reserve, pushing the local currency into one of its weakest 12-month periods. The dollar rally was triggered by growing expectations that the Federal Reserve could maintain higher interest rates for…
Voting has commenced across Ekiti State as residents take part in the 2026 governorship election, with early reports showing the arrival of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials and election materials at several polling units. Some locations recorded strong voter presence, including areas linked to incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji. The election pits the ruling All…
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Eware II, has summoned native doctors, traditional priests, and priestesses across Edo State for an emergency meeting aimed at addressing the growing insecurity affecting several communities in the state. The meeting, scheduled for Tuesday in Benin City, comes amid increasing concerns over kidnappings, cult-related violence, and…
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a rapidly worsening Ebola outbreak with health authorities reporting that deaths have crossed the 200 mark as confirmed infections continue to rise. The outbreak has triggered fresh humanitarian concerns, with medical teams struggling to contain transmission in already fragile communities. The latest figures show that the DRC has…
