Video: Elumelu corrects lady addressing him by first name
An encounter between United Bank for Africa (UBA) Chairman, Tony Elumelu, and a female graduand of the bank's Graduate Management Acceleration Programme (GMAP) 2026 has sparked discussion on social media.
Bayelsa group backs Tompolo’s door-to-door drive for Tinubu
Commends Diri, deputy over massive Yenagoa turnout By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa A political pressure group, Bayelsa One Mandate (BOM), has declared its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, backing the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement initiated under the patronage of High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo. The group, in a statement […]
Gospel singer Asu Ekiye announces end of 28-year marriage
Nigerian gospel singer Asu Ekiye has announced the end of his 28-year marriage to his wife, Kunemofa Asu.
Christian elders back US concerns over persecution, Nigeria’s security crisis
— Says lives of Christians, Muslims, traditional worshippers matter By Chimaibi Nwaiwu NNEWI — The Christian Elders and Professionals Consultative Council of Nigeria (CEPCCN) has expressed support for concerns raised by the United States over the safety of Christian communities and the worsening security situation in Nigeria. The group, however, stressed that all Nigerian lives […]
47 dead as boat capsizes in Sokoto
Abdulkadir Yusuf, Sokoto state manager at the National Inland Waterways Authority, said the death toll was 47 people “so far”.
Army raises battle-readiness bar, tasks young officers to stay combat-ready
Ukandu said that the training was crucial to preparing young commanders for the increasingly complex security challenges confronting the country.
Full list of Nigerian states where the UK advises against travel
The United Kingdom, UK has warned travelers to Nigeria that their travel insurance could be invalidated if they travel to areas against which the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued travel warnings.
Terrorists planning to attack Sokoto tertiary institutions – DSS
DSS, Sokoto Command, has issued a warning over intelligence indicating plans by terrorists and bandits to attack tertiary institutions
Vehicle dealers fault Lagos VIS over number plate enforcement
The reaction followed a viral video released by the Lagos State VIS in connection with an enforcement operation over alleged violations of number plate regulations by vehicle dealers.
Aiyedatiwa appoints commissioner, 3 SAs, 90 SSAs, 910 Special Assistants
The full list of the 90 Senior Special Assistants and 910 Special Assistants will be made public in due course.
Fuel Subsidy: Atiku a ‘voodoo economist’, not a leading presidential candidate — Wike
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has described the Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar, as a “voodoo economist” who does not qualify as a leading contender in the 2027 presidential election, faulting his shifting position on fuel subsidy. Wike, who spoke while responding […]
