“Tinubu Forgave Those Who Fought Him!” — VP Shettima Drops 2027 Warning to Kwara APC
The political temperature across Nigeria just took a dramatic turn, and this time, the heat is coming straight out of Ilorin! While attending the grand turbaning of Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as the new Sardauna of Ilorin Emirate, Vice…
2027 Rivalry: Wike, APC Governors Clash, Endangering Tinubu’s Re-Election Bid
Political tensions are escalating ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, with emerging 2031 presidential ambitions sparking a fierce rivalry between Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike and governors under the All Progressives…
The Giant Falls: The Life, Times, and Eternal Legacy of Olu Jacobs (1942–2026)
The African creative industry has lost one of its truest titans. Veteran Nigerian actor and elder statesman, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs—affectionately known as Olu Jacobs—has passed away at the age of 84. The announcement of his passing was confirmed by his…
“Show Us the Receipts!” — Presidency Traps Peter Obi Over Anambra’s Unpaid Debt Controversy
The political scene in Nigeria just got hotter! A massive showdown has broken out between former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and the current Anambra State Government over state debts—and the Presidency has jumped right into the middle of the ring.…
Bank Branch Closures: Nigerian Banks Shut 476 Locations in 3 Years as Digital Push Accelerates
The physical footprint of traditional banking in Nigeria is shrinking rapidly. Between 2022 and 2025, Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) across the country closed a net total of 476 branches and cash centres, reducing their brick-and-mortar network by 8.8 per…
2027 Senate Race Heating Up: Big Names, Big Stakes as INEC Releases Final List
The race for the 109 seats in the Nigerian Senate is officially underway. With the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) releasing its final candidate list, political parties and their flagbearers now know exactly who they are up against ahead…
Ondo Killer Herbal Drink: Police Arrest Manufacturer as Death Toll Reaches 29 in Odigbo LGA
AKURE, Nigeria — The Ondo State Police Command has arrested Oloruntoba Babatunde, popularly known as “Meko,” for allegedly producing a lethal herbal liquid substance responsible for the deaths of at least 29 residents across the Araromi-Obu…
Non-Surgical “Penile Fillers” Carry Fatal Risks, Doctor Warns After Death of Nigerian-British Influencer
ABUJA, Nigeria — Medical experts have issued a grave warning regarding non-surgical penile enhancement procedures, emphasizing that injectable treatments carry severe, life-threatening risks following the tragic death of 43-year-old Nigerian-British…
Peter Obi’s Convoy Blocked in Benue: Governor Alia’s Administration Denies Involvement
MAKURDI, Nigeria — The Benue State Government has officially distanced itself from an incident on Tuesday involving the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, whose convoy was intercepted and blocked by youths in…
Oyo Police Bust Interstate Child Trafficking Ring: Suspect Confesses to Selling Own Babies and Abducting 19 Minors
The Oyo State Police Command has uncovered an interstate child-stealing and human trafficking syndicate, resulting in the rescue of 17 children and the arrest of seven suspects across Oyo, Ogun, and Delta states.What began as a police inquiry into an…
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