CAF announces date for AFCON 2027, qualifiers
Grandpas arrested for drug trafficking in Abia, Ekiti
APC, PRP, NNPP bigwigs defect to NDC
2027: Ikeja residents back Ayinla for Reps seat
AMAC Staff Killing: Police launch probe

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I have never felt lonely before — Don Jazzy
Music executive and Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy, has opened up about friendship, personal value and solitude, offering insight into how he navigates human connections.
Kwara Kidnap: Six in custody, 2 key suspects still at large—Police
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The Kwara State Police Command said it has arrested six suspected terrorists allegedly involved in the abduction of one Isaq J. of Boriya Village via Okuta about two weeks ago. Firearms were also recovered during the operation. The suspects in police custody are Abubakar Aliu, identified as the gang’s armourer; Abu Sonkpia; […]
Plateau insecurity: OPC leader calls for urgent govt action
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Oodua People’s Congress, OPC, Reformed, has expressed concerns over the persistent insecurity in Plateau State, calling on government authorities to take decisive steps to protect lives and property, particularly those of non-indigenes in the State. In a statement, OPC reformed leader, Ambassador Dare Adesope, stressed that Nigeria’s Constitution guarantees every citizen the […]
Saraki: After S/Court verdict, let’s unite party, plan to win 2027 polls
•Says his earlier position has been vindicated Former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has advised the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) elected during the March 29, 2026, national convention to see last Thursday’s verdict of the Supreme Court as a challenge to them to immediately commence the process of uniting the party and […]
2027: Obi, Kwankwaso to announce new platform tomorrow — Buba Galadima
*May head to NDC *Obidients speak of high-level talks *ADC to field candidates, rejects exit claims By Luminous Jannamike Some leading opposition figures, including Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, are set to unveil a political platform on Monday ahead of the 2027 elections, signalling a shift from quiet coalition talks to a more decisive political […]
Justice Crack: Why we arrested social media influencer – Army
The Nigerian Army has explained the circumstances surrounding the arrest of popular blogger and social media influencer, Justice Mark Chidiebere, also known as Justice Crack.
To our beloved brothers in South Africa – Fani-Kayode
By Femi Fani-Kayode William Shakespeare’s ‘Julius Caesar’ is, in my view, one of his best plays ever written by history’s greatest bard and playwright and it is indeed amongst my favourites. It speaks of mob psychology, ambition, power, treachery and the most brutal and painful expression of betrayal by a loved one. Caesar loved Brutus, his protégée, […]
Re: Ogboru & the ADC charade: A rejoinder to Okowa & Oborevwori-led APC faction
By Sylvester Obasere It is profoundly disheartening to behold you, Mr. Pius Eguono Onodjae – a man whose singular political appointment was brokered through Hon. Charles Oniyere, a beneficiary of Chief Great Ogboru’s enduring political benevolence in securing a seat in the Delta State House of Assembly – now wielding the very instrument procured through that appointment […]
Nigeria’s festivals turned to funerals since 2015, by Dele Sobowale
“But, fortune’s honey turned to gall…thus Fortune, with a slight turn of her will brings men [and nations] from joy to sorrow”. Geoffrey Chaucer, 1342-1400, VBQ, VBQ p 64. A meeting with one of my oldest friends three weeks ago ended with both of us, 80+, almost in tears. We went back to memory lanes; to […]
Fresh alarm over 2027 polls: Ex-REC lists ‘dangerous’ Sections of Electoral Act 2026
Mr Mike Igini, a lawyer, served as Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Edo and Akwa Ibom states. Igini has been in the vanguard of the campaign of transparent electoral system since he left his job at the electoral body.
African health security, a shift from dependency to capability
By Dr. Nicholas Muraguri In the early months of the COVID-19, Africa found itself at the back of the global vaccine queue. While wealthier nations secured doses far beyond their immediate needs, many African countries waited, and waited. This was not a failure of science, but of structure. Africa imports about 90% of its medicines […]
2027: ADC faces major blow in Imo as Odunzeh signals exit
A political shift is underway in Imo State, as grassroots mobiliser, Hon. Ben Odunzeh, is moving to dump the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 elections.
2027: Zoning agitation intensifies in Zamfara North as Shinkafi declares senate bid
In a statement by Barr. Yazid Salihu Aliyu, his Special Adviser on Legal Matters, Shinkafi said the decision to run came after pressure from the people of the zone.
Senate urged to fast-track Tegbe’s confirmation as power minister
The appeal highlights mounting concern among industry stakeholders that any delay in leadership could slow efforts to stabilise supply in a sector widely seen as critical to economic activity and daily life.
Footprints of Blood: When a brother-keeper becomes a brother-killer
The Lord’s inquest into the murder of Abel typifies His concern for the violence, destruction and death currently afflicting Nigeria.

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