PDP Claims Stability as Wike-Backed Leadership Prepares for Crucial National Convention
The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), backed by Nyesom Wike, has declared that the party has regained stability following weeks of internal crisis, as preparations intensify for its upcoming national convention. Speaking during the party’s 107th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, the Chairman of the National Caretaker Working Committee, Abdulrahman Mohammed, […]
Breaking: Peter Obi Raises Alarm Over Arrest of Cleric Who Hosted Him in Kaduna
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peter Obi, has raised fresh concerns over the state of Nigeria’s democracy following the reported arrest of a Kaduna-based cleric shortly after hosting him. Obi, in a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday morning, described the development as “deeply troubling,” warning that it […]
Court Sentences Man To Jail For Abusing Naira In Delta
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Federal High Court sitting in Asaba, Delta State has sentenced one Agbanashi Young to jail for spraying N10,000 cash in N200 denomination notes at an event in the state. The presiding judge, Justice F. A. Olubanjo sentenced him to six months in a correctional centre with option of N500,000 fine following […]
Breaking: Tight Security as ICPC Arraigns El-Rufai in Kaduna Court
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, was on Tuesday morning arraigned before the Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna amid heavy security presence, drawing widespread public and political attention. The former governor arrived at the court premises under tight security, with armed operatives stationed at strategic points to maintain order and control access to the […]
Arson Attack on Jewish Ambulances Sparks Counter-Terror Probe in London
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley told officers the attack is being examined for possible links to Iranian state-backed groups, noting “the rapid growth in recent years of Iranian state threats” in the UK.
Japan to Release National Oil Reserves From Thursday — Prime Minister
The decision is rooted in the ongoing disruption to Middle Eastern oil supplies. Oil prices have been surging as the situation in the Middle East deteriorated following Israeli and US strikes on Iran, with Iran’s effective blockage of the Strait of Hormuz preventing tankers from passing through and fuelling mounting supply concerns. Japan is acutely vulnerable to these disruptions the country depends on the Middle East for 95% of its oil imports.
Dangote Warns Middle East War Could Force Nigeria Back to COVID-Style Work From Home
If this thing doesn’t de-escalate, you know, normally we in Africa, we don’t have any reserves in terms of savings. And so, people normally go out and look for money for the next day or for even the same day. Some of them, if they don’t work that day, they won’t eat,” Dangote said.
Temitope Adeshina Named USTFCCCA Women’s Field Athlete of the Year After Undefeated Indoor Season
The USTFCCCA announced the regional awards following the conclusion of the 2026 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships at the Randal Tyson Track Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Adeshina won the high jump at the championships with a clearance of 1.97m equalling both her personal best and the Nigerian national record. She was undefeated across four meets this season and cleared at least 1.93m in each competition.
Temitope Adeshina Named USTFCCCA Women’s Field Athlete of the Year After Undefeated Indoor Season
The USTFCCCA announced the regional awards following the conclusion of the 2026 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships at the Randal Tyson Track Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Adeshina won the high jump at the championships with a clearance of 1.97m equalling both her personal best and the Nigerian national record. She was undefeated across four meets this season and cleared at least 1.93m in each competition.
Power Crisis Deepens as Ikeja Electric Flags Gas Supply Shortfall
Ikeja Electric has issued a fresh public notice attributing the ongoing reduction in electricity supply across Lagos to a nationwide decline in power generation caused by limited gas supply to thermal power plants.