Just In: INEC Fixes Date For 2027 Presidential Election
Nigeria’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has announced February 20, 2027, as the date for the country’s next presidential election. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, disclosed this during a press briefing held in Abuja on Friday, stating that the commission has commenced early preparations for the nationwide exercise. According to Amupitan, the […]
APC Planning Protest to Cause Mayhem During President Tinubu’s Visit- Osun Government
• Warns public not to get hoodwinked by such antic aimed at blackmailing Adeleke led administration Osun State Government said it has uncovered a sinister planned protest by the opposition APC in the state to carry out a self sponsored protest during a one day visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Osun state on Saturday […]
Ukrainian Intelligence Reveals Details Of Two Nigerians Killed Fighting For Russia
Ukrainian military intelligence has released alleged contract details of two Nigerians reported to have died while fighting for Russia in the ongoing war in Ukraine. The men were identified as Hamzat Kazeen Kolawole, born on 03.04.1983, and Mbah Stephen Udoka, born on 07.01.1988. Ukrainian authorities said their bodies were discovered in the Luhansk region. According […]
Ogun govt set to launch Cargo flights at Gateway International Airport
Another major milestone is set to be recorded by the Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration in Ogun State, as commercial cargo flight operations commence at the Gateway International Airport in Iperu. This development is expected to further drive the state economy, as Sifax Group and its aviation partner, SAHCO Plc, are set to begin cargo services. […]
Bulgaria’s president resigns ahead of snap elections
Bulgaria’s president announced Monday that he was resigning before snap elections in the coming months, deepening political turmoil that has gripped the EU and NATO member. The Balkan country, which introduced the euro on January 1, was plunged into fresh political turmoil after a series of widespread anti-corruption protests swept a conservative-led government from office […]
Nigeria climbs 12 places to 26th in latest FIFA ranking
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have surged to 26th place in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Monday, recording a remarkable 12-place jump. The Nigerian national team climbed from 38th after an impressive outing at the 2025 AFCON in Morocco, where they finished third overall. The Super Eagles are now the third-best team in […]
AFCON: ‘Unacceptable’ – FIFA President Infantino reacts to Senegal, Morocco clash
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, has reacted to the chaos that broke out during the 2025 AFCON final match on Sunday. Tensions broke out at the stadium in Rabat as Senegal won 1-0 against Morocco. The decisive moment came when the match referee, Jean-Jacques Ndala, controversially gave a penalty to the Atlas Lions due to a […]
Nigerian Police Inspector Accidentally Shoots Two Colleagues In Rivers
A police inspector attached to a multinational logistics firm in Onne, Rivers State, has been detained after allegedly mishandling his firearm and shooting two fellow officers on Sunday, January 18, 2026. The incident occurred at about 1:00 p.m. while the officers were travelling from Life Camp to their quarters. The shooter, identified as Inspector Victor […]
Lagos announces 18-week traffic diversion on Lagos–Badagry expressway
The Lagos State Government has announced an 18-week traffic diversion plan on the Lagos–Badagry Expressway to facilitate rehabilitation works on the Mazamaza Bridge. The diversion, according to the state, is aimed at preventing traffic gridlock and ensuring minimal disruption to motorists during the replacement of expansion joints and other critical bridge components to improve safety […]
Shettima arrives Switzerland for World Economic Forum
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Sunday arrived in Davos, Switzerland, to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum. The forum, which brings together global political and business leaders, will hold from January 19 to 23, 2026. Shettima arrived from Conakry, Guinea, where he represented President Bola Tinubu at the […]