INEC Fixes November 2025 for Anambra Governorship Elections
INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, says the off-cycle governorship election in Anambra state is scheduled for November 8, 2025. Speaking during a consultative meeting with political parties at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja, Prof Yakubu said the polls will hold in 5,720 polling units across the state and that a formal notice for the election […]
Last Photo of Liam Payne on Elevator Before Plunging to His Death
Liam Payne, a former member of boyband One Direction, reportedly died after falling from the third floor of a hotel on Costa Rica Street in Buenos Aires. Meanwhile, a photo has surfaced showing Liam Payne alive before plunging to his death from a third-floor balcony. The 31-year-old singer was captured on surveillance cameras going into […]
Femi Falana and Falz Demand a Public Apology From Bobrisky
Human rights activist and lawyer, Femi Falana, and his son, Folarin, popularly known as Falz, have demanded a public apology and retraction of defamatory statements made by the popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky. In a letter issued by Falana’s legal representatives, Femi Akinyemi and Taiwo Olawanle, Bobrisky is accused of making false […]
Flamingos Run Riot in FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Opener
Nigeria’s under-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, led by head coach Bankole Olowookere recorded a 4-1 victory against New Zealand, in their opener of the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign. The Flamingos who won a bronze medal at the last edition in India, return to action in their second group game against Ecuador […]
Niger Military Leaders Rename Streets Bearing French Names
Niger’s military leaders have renamed streets and monuments bearing French names, in the latest move to cut links with the country’s former colonial power. Niger’s relationship with France and other Western allies deteriorated after President Mohamed Bazoum was ousted in a coup last year. During the ceremony held in Niamey to mark the various name […]
El Niño Drought Devastates Southern Africa
The United Nations’ food agency says months of drought in southern Africa – triggered by the El Niño weather phenomenon – have had a devastating impact on more than 27 million people and caused the region’s worst hunger crisis. The World Food Program spokesperson, Tomson Phiri, said yesterday that this is the worst food crisis […]
Lagos Launches Red Line Rail for Commercial Operations
Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has launched the commercial operations of the Red Line rail that will move about 500,000 Lagosians daily on the corridor. In a statement, Sanwo-Olu said the train service will run from Agbado to Oyingbo, adding that the government will continue to ramp up the schedule, with more coaches would be added […]
US Gives Israel 30 day Ultimatum to Boost Gaza Aid
The US has written to Israel, giving it 30 days to boost humanitarian aid access in Gaza or risk having some US military assistance cut off. The letter, sent on Sunday, amounts to the strongest known written warning from the US to its ally and comes amid a new Israeli offensive in northern Gaza that […]
Sean “Diddy” Faces New Allegations of Rape and Sexual Assault
Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing new allegations of rape, sexual abuse and sexual assault after a series of new lawsuits were filed yesterday. The unnamed accusers allege some of the assaults happened at Diddy’s parties. The incidents alleged in the civil complaints, which were filed in New York federal court, span from 1995 until 2021. […]
Super Eagles Return to Nigeria, After Libyan Airport Ordeal
The Super Eagles have arrived Nigeria after their ordeal in Libya for a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. Super Eagles Media Officer, Promise Efoghe confirmed the team landed in Kano, after players and officials were stranded for more than 15 hours at the Al Abraq airport in Libya, ahead of their match slated […]
