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.
NNPP faction demands INEC Chair resignation
The Dr. Agbo Major-led faction of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has called on the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, to resign over alleged non-compliance with court judgments concerning the party’s leadership dispute.
Traders, youths back Tinubu 2027 reelection bid
The Coalition of Traders and Youths Association of Nigeria has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term, urging Nigerians to support his re-election in the 2027 presidential poll.
Tricyclist beats lover to death, abandons body with two children in Rivers
A tricycle rider identified simply as IK has allegedly beaten his lover to death and abandoned her body alongside her two children in Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Mourinho takes Turkey to top Europe rights court over sanctions
Jose Mourinho has filed suit at Europe’s top rights court on grounds his right to freedom of expression was violated while managing Turkish football club Fenerbahce.
Driver escapes death as train crushes bus, army van in Aba
A driver narrowly escaped death on Thursday after a moving train crushed a Toyota Sienna bus and a Nigerian Army Hilux van along Factory Road in Aba, Abia State.
Hezbollah chief rejects truce, demands Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon
Hezbollah’s chief on Thursday rejected a conditional truce announced by Lebanese and Israeli envoys, demanding instead a comprehensive ceasefire and full Israeli withdrawal as he threatened northern Israel with new attacks.
Tinubu seeks senate confirmation of Marwa for NDDC board seat
President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate seeking confirmation of Dr. Zainab Marwa as a member of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), representing the North-East geopolitical zone.
Reps order probe of NILDS DG over Kwara primary allegation
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives on Thursday ordered an investigation into the Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, over allegations of participation in partisan political activities while still in office. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by […]
Appeal Court judgment raises concern over APC participation in Rivers 2027 polls
By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt There is growing concern among members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State that the party may struggle to present candidates in the 2027 general elections following a recent Court of Appeal judgment in Port Harcourt. The fears stem from interpretations of the ruling, which some party stakeholders […]
Senate Steps down bill on Chartered institute of training and developing of Nigeria amid controversy
By Henry Umoru ABUJA- THE Senate has stepped down the consideration of the Chartered institute of training and development of Nigeria (Establishment) bill 2026, following stringent debates among lawmakers over its relevance and potential overlap with existing institutions. The bill which seeks to establish a professional body for certified trainers and development practitioners in Nigeria, […]
