PDP lambasts Osun APC elders over threat to hijack LG
The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised the Elders’ Forum of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over its alleged threat to hijack local government administration. In a statement by its chairman, Hon. Sunday Bisi, the PDP also condemned the APC elders’ vow to reclaim Osun in 2026, warning that the […]
LG Poll: Low Turnout Amidst Tight Security In Katsina
The local government election held yesterday in Katsina State was characterised by a notably low voter turnout and stringent security measures across the state. Despite these challenges, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct, attributing it to his administration’s achievements and commitment to democratic values. Reports from various polling units indicated […]
PDP Suspends Zonal Secretary Over Alleged Misconduct
The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a new dimension yesterday as the party’s South-South Zonal Executive Committee (ZEC) suspended the zonal secretary, Chief Felix Omemu, for one month over alleged misconduct and unauthorised statements in the media discrediting the ZEC meeting in Benin. Omemu had in a statement issued in Yenagoa stated […]
Flanked by gunmen, Israeli hostages face last minute ordeal
Their voices monotone and their faces staring mostly ahead, three Israeli hostages spoke in Hebrew on a Gaza stage before walking to freedom on Saturday, after more than 16 months of captivity in the Palestinian territory. The carefully choreographed handover to the Red Cross in Gaza came as part of an ongoing ceasefire deal with […]
‘For privacy reasons’ — Canadian high commission refuses to comment on CDS visa denial
The Canadian high commission in Nigeria says it will not comment on the circumstances around its visa denial to Christopher Musa, chief of defence staff (CDS). While speaking at a public gathering in Abuja on Thursday, the nation’s capital, the CDS said the Canadian high commission denied him and other top military officers visas to […]
BREAKING: APC Thugs Attack Sowore, Crew Members, Journalists At Lagos City Marathon
Human rights activist and convener of #RevolutionNow Movement, Omoyele Sowore, was on Saturday morning attacked by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) thugs at the ongoing Lagos City Marathon. Sowore, a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), was brutally attacked by the APC thugs alongside his crew members while participating in the […]
Gaza: Israel, Hamas exchange 3 Israeli hostages, 369 Palestinian prisoners
Three Israeli hostages—Iair Horn, Sagui Dekel-Chen, and Sasha (Alexander) Troufanov—were freed in Gaza on Saturday. This came as Israel began releasing some 369 Palestinian prisoners and detainees in exchange, after mediators helped avert a ceasefire collapse. Live footage showed the three Israelis being led onto a stage in Khan Younis, flanked by Palestinian Hamas militants […]
How my children saved me from depression – Actress Bukky Wright
Bukky Wright, a popular Nollywood actress, has spoken up about how her children helped her get over a period of depression. Speaking in an interview with Teju Babyface, the actress praised her children for stepping in when it mattered most, describing them as “the pillars of my life.” She said: “Let me say that there […]
Zicsaloma reveals his reason for nose surgery
Popular Nigerian skit maker Zicsaloma has finally spoken about why he underwent rhinoplasty, a surgical procedure that reconstructs or repairs the nose. Zicsaloma underwent the surgery in January 2025 to reshape his nose. After the procedure in Turkey, he has been sharing videos of his post-operation journey. Reacting to criticism from social media users for […]
Fire incident displaces families in Jigawa
Fire outbreak in Dan Barage town, Garki Local Government Area of Jigawa State, has displaced several families. Confirming the incident, the Council Chairman, Alhaji Adamu Hudu Kore, stated that the fire, which occurred on Thursday, destroyed three houses and several food stalls, leaving many residents without shelter and means of livelihood. He stated that no […]