APC Primaries: Benue Deputy Speaker, Lami, secures massive victory in Ado constituency
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Deputy Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Mrs. Lami Danladi Ogenyi, has emerged victorious in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Ado State Constituency seat. Mrs. Ogenyi recorded a sweeping victory in the exercise, polling a total of 7,132 votes to defeat her closest rival, […]
Falana petitions African Commission over xenophobic attacks in S’Africa
Falana called on the Commission “to urgently intervene and refer the matter to the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights for binding adjudication.”
‘They called us bottlers’, Arsenal players celebrate after EPL triumph
Bukayo Saka said that Arsenal’s critics were “not laughing at us anymore” as the club celebrated their first Premier League title in more than two decades.
Iran Guards vow war will ‘spread far beyond region’ if US resumes attacks
“If the aggression against Iran is repeated, the promised regional war will this time spread far beyond the region, and our devastating blows will crush you,” the Guards said in a statement on their website Sepah News.
Full List: Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake, Tems bag 2026 BET Awards nominations
The nominations were officially announced on Tuesday via the BET Awards official website ahead of the prestigious ceremony scheduled to be held in Los Angeles on June 28.
Kente withdraws from Taraba APC gubernatorial primary
Less than 24 hours before the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election, a frontline aspirant and former member of the North East Development Commission (NEDC) board, Chief David Sabo Kente, has officially stepped down from the race.
Breaking: Kente steps aside from Taraba APC gubernatorial Primary
… Cites Political Stability, Appeals from Party Leadership … Denies Financial Inducement By Femi Bolaji Jalingo — Less than 24 hours before the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election, a frontline aspirant and former member of the North East Development Commission (NEDC) board, Chief David Sabo Kente, has officially stepped down from the race. […]
Northern coalition rejects talks with bandits, demands urgent restructuring of Nigeria
By Adeola Badru A coalition of northern advocacy groups has called for the urgent restructuring of Nigeria and a return to a modified parliamentary system, warning that the country’s current political arrangement has failed to address deepening insecurity, poverty and unemployment across the North. The call was made in Ibadan on Wednesday, during a press […]
How losing my parents shaped my music journey – Ryno
Emerging Afrobeats sensation, Ryno, has revealed how pain, loss and life experiences have become the driving force behind his music career as he continues to carve a niche for himself in Nigeria’s competitive entertainment industry. The singer, born Abebefe Sulaiman Ayomide, made the revelation while speaking on his musical journey, inspirations and latest projects. Ryno, […]
Nigerian author Hamzah Alimi unveils novel challenging neocolonialism, African identity
By Adeola Badru A Nigerian author and multidisciplinary creative, Hamzah Olatunji Alimi, has challenged prevailing narratives around neocolonialism and African identity in his book titled, After the Maps, ahead of its official unveiling at the University of Lagos on May 23, 2026. The 323-page novel will be formally presented at the Tayo Aderinokun Memorial Theatre, […]
2026 World Cup: Why Nigeria’s absence could change African buzz
As African countries gear up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, one storyline is already dominating discussions: the shock absence of Nigeria from the continent’s list of representatives.
