PEA Group honours president, Ezinne Agwu in Lagos
By Ephraim Oseji Members of PEA Group staged a warm cultural reception for their President, Dr. Princess Ezinne Agwu, upon her arrival in Lagos for the activities surrounding the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. The event took place May 8, 2026 in Lagos. The welcome ceremony, organized by the group, featured traditional music, dance, and […]
FMC Abeokuta resident doctors begin 3-day strike over recurring theft
The strike, which began on Thursday, is expected to run until Saturday, unless hospital management provides satisfactory assurances and implements urgent measures to address the security concerns raised by the doctors.
Police arrest alleged creator of fake Tinubu audio clip
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested Ifechukwu Dennis, the individual accused of creating and circulating an AI-generated voice note falsely presented as a leaked recording of President Bola Tinubu.
Dangote Refinery increases processing capacity to 700,000 bpd
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has increased its crude oil processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd), surpassing its official nameplate capacity of 650,000 bpd.
182 Nigerians return from Libya through IOM, FG collaboration
For nearly a decade, more than 65,700 Nigerians have returned safely and over 52,200 have received reintegration support”
2027: Only Jonathan can speak on political future, ex-president’s camp insists
Political associates of former President Goodluck Jonathan have insisted that only the former president can speak authoritatively on his political future, warning against attempts by individuals to define his position ahead of the 2027 general election.
Liverpool confirm Spaniard Andoni Iraola as new coach
Liverpool announced the arrival of Spaniard Andoni Iraola as their new head coach to succeed the sacked Arne Slot on Thursday.
Benfica say Real Madrid must pay 15m euros to sign Mourinho
Portuguese giants Benfica confirmed on Thursday that Real Madrid would have to pay 15 million euros to prise away their coach Jose Mourinho.
Wike dismisses PDP Appeal Court claims, calls opponents ‘419ers’
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike on Thursday dismissed, as fraudulent, claims by a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP that a Court of Appeal judgment had invalidated the high court decision recognizing the caretaker committee that produced the party’s current National Working Committee. Describing those behind the claim […]
Court adjourns Sokoto ADC leadership case to June 19
The Federal High Court in Sokoto has fixed June 19, 2026, for hearing in a suit challenging the leadership structure of the Sokoto State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Comedian DeeOne emerges party candidate for Lagos House of Assembly
Popular comedian and former Big Brother Naija housemate, Aderombi Adedayo Martins, popularly known as DeeOne, has emerged as the BOOT Party candidate for Ibeju-Lekki Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly election ahead of the 2027 general polls.
