Former Labour Party spokesperson and Nollywood actor Kenneth Okonkwo has officially been appointed as the spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 presidential campaign under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). This marks an important political shift for Okonkwo, who played an important role in Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential bid before leaving the Labour Party earlier this year….
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), bail in the sum of ₦200 million in his ongoing cybercrime trial. The ruling comes weeks after the activist’s earlier bail was revoked over his failure to appear in court on a…
Heavy rainfall has triggered widespread flooding across several parts of Lagos, leaving homes submerged, roads impassable and localized power outages in multiple communities as residents battled rising floodwaters. The latest downpour affected areas including Gbagada, Ikeja, Lekki, Maryland, Mushin, Ogudu, Oshodi, Agege, Alimosho and Obalende, disrupting traffic, businesses and daily activities. Several motorists were forced…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the most comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) since the scheme was established in 1973, introducing a six-week orientation program, redesigned uniforms, civilian leadership and several new measures aimed at modernizing youth service. Announcing the reforms after Monday’s FEC meeting in Abuja, Minister of Youth…
Major petroleum marketers in Nigeria have warned they could shut down filling stations nationwide if the Federal Government moves ahead with plans to enforce stricter controls on petrol pump prices in the country’s deregulated downstream sector. The warning comes amid growing tensions between regulators and marketers over fuel pricing following the recent decline in global…
A viral video circulating on social media has sparked widespread reactions after showing security operatives detaining a man alleged to be a major supplier of ammunition to armed bandits operating across Nigeria’s North-West. However, no Nigerian security agency has officially confirmed the arrest or the claims surrounding the footage. The video, which surfaced on June…
Sixteen-year-old Osasere Okundaye has made history by becoming Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant, setting a new national record after successfully completing the rigorous professional examinations of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). The Ondo State-born prodigy broke the previous record set in 2022 by Jonathan Adewale Ojo, who qualified as a chartered accountant at…
Nigeria has received 18 priceless Benin Bronzes from Switzerland in another major victory in the country’s decades-long campaign to reclaim cultural treasures looted during the colonial era. The historic handover took place on Monday at the National Museum in Lagos, where Nigerian and Swiss officials celebrated the return of artifacts taken during the British invasion…
Flight operations have resumed at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos after severe flash flooding temporarily disrupted activities at parts of the terminal, causing delays for passengers and forcing airport officials to carry out emergency safety checks. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirmed that the affected sections of the airport have been…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has appealed to motorists not to engage in panic buying despite warning that localized fuel queues could emerge in parts of Lagos and Abuja this week due to temporary logistics challenges affecting private fuel depots. According to the association, the supply disruption is not linked to a…
