Just In: Presidency Denies Rumour of Chef Poisoning Tinubu’s Food
The Nigerian Presidency has debunked circulating claims that any staff member from the Aso Rock Villa kitchen was arrested or attempted to poison President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, issued a statement dismissing the rumors as fake news:”No Aso Rock kitchen staff arrested. No Aso Rock […]
Power Vacuum in Iran Raises Regional Security Fears, EU Says
The sudden killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in the recent US-Israeli strikes has sent shockwaves across the region, leaving both uncertainty and cautious optimism in its wake, European Union officials have said. Top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas described the development as “a defining moment in Iran’s history,” while European Commission President Ursula […]
Tragedy in Katsina: Four Dead as Ramadan Alms Distribution Turns Fatal
Katsina State is in mourning following a deadly stampede that claimed the lives of four people during the annual Ramadan alms distribution at the residence of a well-known philanthropist, Alhaji Dahiru Usman Sarki. The tragic incident occurred on February 26, 2026, around 9 pm in Kofar Guga Quarters, as hundreds of residents gathered to receive charitable […]
BREAKING: Backlash as FIFA Delays Verdict on Nigeria, DR Congo World Cup Dispute
Fresh tension has gripped Nigeria’s football space as FIFA continues to delay its ruling on the eligibility controversy involving Nigeria and DR Congo following last November’s Africa 2026 World Cup play-off, Truth live news reports. The dispute, officially filed by the Nigeria Football Federation in December, questions the eligibility of DR Congo players including Aaron […]
Missile Debris Hits Busy Street in Qatar as Middle East Tensions Escalate
Panic gripped residents in Qatar after missile debris crashed into a crowded street, sending civilians fleeing for safety amid escalating military tensions across the Middle East following retaliatory strikes involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Dramatic footage circulating on social media captured the moment chunks of debris fell from the sky into a populated […]
Missile Debris Sparks Fire at Luxury Dubai Hotel Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
A luxury hotel on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah was engulfed in flames after being struck by debris from an intercepted missile during a wave of escalating military exchanges across the Middle East, authorities and eyewitnesses confirmed. Black smoke was seen rising over parts of Dubai after what officials described as falling debris from an Iranian missile […]
Funke Akindele Shines at NFVCB Awards, Declares “I’m Not Competing With Anyone”
Funke Akindele, the celebrated Nigerian actress and filmmaker, stole the spotlight at a recent National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) award ceremony, where she received four prestigious awards in recognition of her record-breaking contributions to Nollywood. Speaking to journalists and industry colleagues, Akindele emphasized that her focus is not on outshining others but on […]
ADC South-South Leaders Refutes Endorsement Claim, Cautions Against Misinformation, Democratic Distortion
The South-South Zonal Leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has refuted the reports making the rounds claiming that its National Leader in the zone, former Governor John Odigie-Oyegun and other regional leaders endorsed former Rivers State Governor, the Rotimi Amaechi for the presidency. Speaking on behalf of the zonal leadership, the South-South Zonal Publicity […]
I Will Step Aside If Tinubu Fails To Win 2027 Election, Says Okpebholo
The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has vowed to step aside the governor of the state if President Bola Tinubu fails to win the 2027 general elections. Truth Live News Media reports that Okpebholo made the boast when he appeared in an interview with African Independent Television (AIT). He listed the state’s development projects and […]
NUC Issues New Guidelines Regulating Award, Use of Honorary Doctorate Degrees
The National Universities Commission has issued 16 new guidelines regulating the award and use of honorary doctorate degrees in Nigeria. This was contained in a public notice released by the Commission pursuant to its powers under the Education (National Minimum Standards and Establishment of Institutions) Act, CAP E3, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004. […]