Alleged rape: Chris Okafor challenges VDM, Doris, others to provide proof to Police
The legal team of popular cleric, Pastor Chris Okafor, has challenged social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, VDM, actress Doris Ogala and other individuals making allegations against him to submit concrete proof to the Nigeria Police, warning that failure to do so would attract full legal consequences.
Power of Language: Nneoma Udeze explores Africa’s AI potential
By Godwin Oritse A prominent voice in Artificial Intelligence, AI, development in Nigeria, Nneoma Udeze, has emphasised the importance of incorporating African languages into artificial intelligence systems. Speaking with newsmen, Udeze said that the current AI ecosystem,dominated by English, perpetuates inequality and excludes over 2,000 languages spoken in Africa.Udeze believes that this approach is structurally […]
From corruption to civil liberties: High-stakes cases that will shape 2026
As Nigeria settles into 2026, the nation’s courts will undoubtedly become the most consequential theatres of power.
Oando boss, Wale Tinubu, hails Otedola, Elumelu on mega deals
Energy tycoon, Jubril Adewale Tinubu, has hailed two of Nigeria’s influential investors —Femi Otedola and Tony Elumelu —for wrapping up the year 2025 and ringed in 2026 with two landmark deals.
Local Nations Cup produces six Europe-bound players in landmark scouting programme
The 2025/2026 edition of the Legbo Nations Cup in Ogoni, Rivers state has produced six exceptional footballers that are bound to commence a professional football in Europe.
Gospel artiste Eguono Emuraishe hosts dual celebration in Detroit for husband’s birthday
Nigerian-born, U.S.-based gospel artiste, Eguono Emuraishe Onokpikini recently hosted a high-profile celebration in Detroit, Michigan, to honour her husband, Etaroghene Kelvin Onokpikini, as he marked his 45th birthday.
Terrorism: Folarin backs security crackdown after killing of Oyo Forest Guards
By Adeola Badru Former Senate Leader and Oyo State Ambassador of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, Senator Teslim Folarin, has thrown his weight behind a security crackdown following the killing of five National Park Service forest guards in Oyo State. The guards were killed during an attack on the National Park Office at Oloka […]
Customs introduce safe passage for int’l travellers’ vehicles
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the commencement of procedures for granting safe passage to personal vehicles temporarily imported or transiting through Nigeria by international travellers. The initiative, anchored on the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023, is designed to streamline cross‑border movement and ensure compliance with international conventions on temporary admission […]
Palpable tension in Ondo community as two monarchs emerged as Aladeokun
Palpable tension enveloped the ancient Alade-Idanre in Ondo State, following the appointment of a new traditional ruler of Aladeokun of Alade-Idanre,Chief Ayo Akinnadeju, by some warrant chiefs recently appointed by the State Government.
Bomadi Legislative Arm distance self from Andaye’s impeachment bid
The Leader, Bomadi Local Government Legislative Arm, Delta State, Mr. Doubra Wurukeseye including other councillors have said that the purported impeachment notice, seeking the removal Dagidi Andaye, Chairman of Bomadi council never emanated from the House.
2027: Kano Support Groups vow to actualise Gbenga Hashim’s presidential ambition
Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, no fewer than four support groups backing the presidential aspiration of Dr. Gbenga Hashim have converged in Kano, pledging to intensify grassroots mobilisation to ensure the realisation of his ambition.
