Crisis rocking the leadership of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP has taken a new twist as a faction of the party has petitioned the National Peace Committee to urgently intervene over what it termed, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC’s refusal to recognise its authentic candidates and release the nomination portal access code required for the upload of their particulars ahead of the forthcoming general election.

Nineteen housemates are on the eviction list for the second week of BBNaija Season 11 after Monday’s nomination session.

Oke described the measure as an attack on Christians’ constitutional and biblical responsibility to preach the gospel, insisting that members of the fellowship would resist its enforcement.

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has criticised the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying the removal of fuel subsidy and the floating of the naira have aggravated hardship and worsened the living conditions of Nigerians.

In a resignation letter dated August 3 and addressed to the NDC ward chairman in Najeria ward, Nasarawa LGA of Kano State, Hanga said his resignation takes immediate effect.

Travelling across African countries has become easier for citizens of several countries as governments continue to adopt policies

Uzodimma gave the directive on Monday while addressing members of the council at a meeting held at the Kano State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja.

The female TikTok content creator at the centre of controversy surrounding the annual Oloolu Masquerade Festival in Ibadan, Oyo State, has denied filming the sacred Oloolu masquerade and dismissed widespread social media speculation that she had died.

Popular TikTok personality Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, has alleged that suspected hoodlums stole mobile phones belonging to some guests during his traditional wedding in Lagos.

By Elizabeth Adegbesan Nigeria recorded a net foreign exchange (forex) inflow of $20.33 billion in the first quarter of 2026, representing a 33.8 per cent increase compared with the $15.19 billion recorded in the fourth quarter of 2025. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) disclosed this in its Q1 2026 Quarterly Economic Report, attributing the […]

Team Nigeria delivered a respectable performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, finishing seventh on the medals table with 24 medals.

By Adeola Badru The Oloolu family in Ibadan, Oyo State, has defended the traditional cleansing performed on TikToker Wasilat Olalere after she recorded and shared footage from the annual Oloolu masquerade festival. The family said the exercise was carried out in line with longstanding customs surrounding the festival, adding that Olalere had completed the required […]

By Cynthia Alo and Kafayat Kokumo The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has raised concerns over the safety and welfare of medical personnel, disclosing that no fewer than 30 doctors were assaulted across the country in the past 11 months. NARD’s Second Vice-President, Dr. Kwarshak Kevin, disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television […]

Tanimu, alongside Martins Joseph of Unguwa Uku Quarters, Kano, was convicted on a three-count charge of criminal conspiracy, abetment and culpable homicide.

..Says Osun won’t tolerate rigging By Shina Abubakar Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has warned President Bola Tinubu not to allow rigging the August 15 governorship election in the State or risk political violence as witnessed in 1983. The Governor, who was addressing party supporters at Orita-Sabo in Olorunda local government area of Osun […]