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The Special Adviser for Drainage and Water Resources to Lagos State Governor, Joe Igbokwe, says the presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is the subject of "hate" campaigns once directed at President…

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has urged members of the party and other Nigerians to conduct themselves peaceably despite provocation as campaigns for the 2023 general election kick…

Director of New Media of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode says presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi is ready to set Nigeria on fire to realise his ambition. Fani-Kayode stated this in a…

David Hundeyin, a contentious investigative journalist, published a tell-all essay in which he criticized the BBC for serving as a "career graveyard." He chronicles accounts from former staff of the organization. He emphasized that…

Festus Keyamo, the chief spokesperson for the Tinubu-Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, has announced the launch of a podcast. Former Lagos State governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT) is the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential…

A Lagos state high court in Ikeja sentenced a former police officer, Ogunyemi Olalekan, to life in prison for the murder of 35-year-old Kolade Johnson. Olalekan, who was said to be a member of the Nigeria Police's Special Anti-Cultism…

Following the death of Masha Amini, who was arrested in Tehran for allegedly wearing 'unsuitable attire' and improperly putting on her hijab headscarf, Iran has restricted major social media platforms. According to residents and internet…

A human rights activist and legal practitioner, Prof. Zainab Duke Abiola, has been remanded in prison custody by a Magistrate’s Court sitting in Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The court remanded Abiola and her domestic staff on…

Sonia Ekweremadu, daughter of former Senate Deputy President Ike Ekweremadu, has requested a kidney donation. The former deputy senate president and his wife, Beatrice, are currently charged in a UK court with conspiracy to facilitate…

The Chairman, Bayelsa Environmental Sanitation Authority (BESA), Mr. Tolu Amatu, has died. It was learnt that Amatu slumped in his home at Baybridge, Kpansia, Yenagoa late Saturday and died before getting to the hospital. Before…

Uju Anya, a Nigerian-born American professor, has spoken out again following her remarks about late Queen Elizabeth II of England. Anya revealed her reasons for wishing the Queen "excruciating pain" in an interview with a foreign-based…

Atedo Peterside, a Nigerian entrepreneur and economist, believes that young Nigerians will set the agenda for the country's next general elections. Peterside stated on Friday that with an electorate dominated by young people, one can be…

Upon the ascension of the throne by Charles as the King of England, his wife Camilla is now the Queen Consort (Queen by marriage). You have probably been wondering why the idea of Camilla becoming Queen rubs many people the wrong way so…

Following the news of Queen Elizabeth's ill health, US-based Nigerian queer professor, Uju Anya made a vile tweet about the Queen which prompted a bewildered response from Jeff Bezos on Twitter. She tweeted saying "I heard the chief…

At least two people have been confirmed dead in Lagos after a seven-story building collapsed in Lekki, Lagos State. On Sunday morning, the still-under-construction building located at Oba Idowu Oniru Street, near Sandfield Bus Stop in…

The Senator for Enugu East, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani has thrown his support behind efforts to eradicate cruel widowhood practices in Igboland and other parts of the country. He said this in a Facebook post on Saturday while condemning…

Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has said that those mimicking APC vice presidential candidate, Senator Kashim Shettima's dressing to the NBA conference are all "jobless clowns" that belong in a zoo. Fani-Kayode, who…

The US government has reached an agreement with the federal government to return $23 million in Abacha loot to Nigeria. The agreement was signed on Tuesday at the office of Abubakar Malami, the federation's minister of justice and…

Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Vice-Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, believes that his party's message is giving many people hope and is already uniting Nigerians.  Baba-Ahmed who on Tuesday featured on…

The Federal Government (FG) has banned the use of foreign models and voice actors in advertisements aimed at Nigerians. Olalekan Fadolapo, the Director-General of Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) announced this via a…

Terrorists that kidnapped Abuja-Kaduna train passengers have released another seven of their victims. It was learnt that the newly-released batch of victims included a family of six and a woman. Abubakar Idris Garba, a staff of the…

Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo and his wife, Pastor Faith Oyedepo,  have impressed on their members the need to be "obedient" to tap from kingdom blessing. The church leaders spoke at the church’s…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command said there was no shooting at Dantata Bridge and Minister’s Hill as speculated in some quarters. The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, DSP Josephine Adeh, said this in a…

Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige has appealed to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to shelve its planned nationwide protest in solidarity with the trade unions in the Nigeria public universities and others as a…

In its bid to promote environmental sustainability, Dangote Cement Plc has planted 7,205 trees across Africa to commemorate the 2022 Environmental Day. The company made the disclosure in a statement signed by Mr. Francis Awowole-Browne,…

A video has emerged of the Governor-elect of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke dancing alongside Senator Dino Melaye. In the undated video, Adeleke who is sometimes referred to by his other name 'Jackson' in recognition of his dancing…

Nigerian author, Gimba Kakanda has derided NNPP presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s choice of Bishop Isaac Idahosa as running mate for the February 25, 2023 presidential election. Recall that the New Nigeria Peoples…

The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the death of a Nollywood actor, Prince Abuchi Ikpo, in his Asaba, Delta State apartment. Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Bright Edafe confirmed Prince Ikpo's death on…

Sen. Bola Tinubu, All Progressives Congress (APC) 2023 Presidential Candidate has expressed absolute respect for adherents of Christian and Muslim faiths in the country. Tinubu, in a letter on Sunday while announcing his choice of Sen.…

African telecoms magnate, Strive Masiyiwa says he will not buy the best sports teams in the world even for $10 because he does not believe in investing in businesses he knows nothing about. The London-based Zimbabwean billionaire and…