We won’t participate – Oyo APC rejects December LG election
The party accused the governor of attempting to install loyalists in local government councils ahead of the end of his tenure, insisting that the planned poll would further aggravate governance challenges at the grassroots level.
NUGA 28th Edition: UNICAL to host 50,000 athletes from 50 universities
By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar NO fewer than 50,000 athletes drawn from 50 universities across Nigeria will converge on the University of Calabar (UNICAL) for the 28th edition of the Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA) Games, scheduled to hold from November 14 to 24, 2026. The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Offiong Offiong, announced […]
US backs CNG expansion, urges Nigeria to embrace alternative energy
By Ediri Ejoh & Precious Enaike The California Secretary of Transportation, Toks Omishakin, yesterday commended efforts to expand Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) infrastructure in Nigeria, describing it as a practical and timely solution to rising fuel costs and global energy challenges. This came as the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Portland Gas Limited, Folajimi […]
Ekiti 2026: INEC distributes sensitive materials
The Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ekiti has commenced the distribution of sensitive election materials ahead of Saturday’s June 20 governorship election.
Ekiti Poll: Mark, Aregbesola bash APC, predict ADC victory
Former Senate President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Chairman, David Mark, and former Osun State Governor and party National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, have criticised the performance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) government in Ekiti State, expressing confidence that the ADC will win the upcoming governorship election.
Chiwetalu Agu, Uzor Arukwe pay tribute to Alexx Ekubo
Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu has expressed deep sorrow over the reported passing of fellow actor Alexx Ekubo, describing him as a passionate performer whose talent and dedication left a lasting mark on the film industry.
2027: Lagos NDC leaders reject move to alter primary result, back Balogun’s candidacy
Leaders of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Lagos State have thrown their weight behind Mr. Naheem Balogun as the party’s governorship candidate for the 2027 elections, insisting that the outcome of the party’s direct primary must be respected.
Grand Theft Auto VI presales to begin next week
Pre-sales of Grand Theft Auto VI, the feverishly anticipated video game release, will begin on June 25, Rockstar Games said on Thursday.
Ekiti Poll: Police vow crackdown on thuggery, vote buying as INEC deploys materials
The Commissioner of Police in charge of the Ekiti governorship election, Abayomi Shogunle, has vowed that security agencies will clamp down on vote buying, political thuggery and other forms of electoral violence during Saturday’s poll.
Reps move to strengthen DSS operations through funding, training bills
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja ABUJA — The House of Representatives has commenced legislative consideration of three key bills aimed at strengthening the operational capacity of the Department of State Services (DSS), with lawmakers emphasizing the need for sustainable funding, enhanced intelligence training, and indigenous research to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. The bills were the […]
Tears, tributes as Abia government, Nollywood bid farewell to Alex Ekubo
By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Emotion and grief filled Ujari, Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State on Thursday as the state government, family members, friends, and top figures in Nigeria’s entertainment industry gathered to bid farewell to Nollywood actor Alex Ikenna Ekubo Okwaraeke, popularly known as Alex Ekubo. Ekubo, one of Nigeria’s most popular […]
