Alleged Terrorism: Court Denies Owo Attack Suspects Bail
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday denied bail to five persons accused of masterminding the bombing of a Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State. The Department of State Services (DSS) had on the 11th of August, 2025, arraigned the five men before Justice Emeka Nwite over their alleged involvement in the June 5,…
Again, Power Supply Disrupted As National Grid Collapses
Power supply was disrupted across the country on Wednesday following the collapse of the national grid. The disruption happened around 11am and 12pm, with the megawatts generated dropping significantly. Some distribution companies announced the disruption of power in their areas. The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) and the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) attributed…
Inibehe Effiong Berates Senate For Rejecting Natasha’s Resumption
Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has condemned the Nigerian Senate for blocking the return of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to the red chamber despite completing her six-month suspension. Effiong, a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, argued that the Senate’s attempt to block the return of the Kogi Central Senator, citing subjudice, amounts to…
South Africa Hold Nigeria To 1-1 Draw As Super Eagles’ World Cup Hopes Wane
The Super Eagles’ failure to secure maximum points away to South Africa in Bloemfontein leaves Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup hopes hanging by a thread. With two matches left to play in the group, Nigeria are 6 points behind South Africa who are topping Group C with 17 points, while the Super Eagles are on 11…
NUPENG Suspends Strike As Union Reach Agreement With Dangote Refinery
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has suspended its strike following an agreement with the management of Dangote Refinery to recognise workers’ rights to unionise. The deal was reached at a closed-door meeting convened by the Department of State Services (DSS) and attended by the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun and…
VIDEO: ‘Enemies Have Come Again’ – Ebenezer Obey Breaks Silence On Stroke Rumours
Nigerian juju legend, Ebenezer Obey has spoken out about his viral stroke rumours. The musician was rumoured to have died after battling stroke. However, speaking amid the false news, Ebenezer Obey in a video shared on his Instagram page said “Enemies have come again”. The 82-year-old said “Stop the rumours. Ebenezer Obey is alive and…
Get Ready To Resume At Senate – PDP Charges Natasha
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has urged the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, to prepare to resume her duties in the Senate. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the party condemned the attempt by the Clerk of the National Assembly to bar Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan from resuming her role…
Senate To Natasha: Your Suspension Expired, But You Can’t Resume Yet
The National Assembly has explained why Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan cannot yet return to legislative duties, despite the expiration of her six-month suspension. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, was suspended by the Senate on March 6 over alleged misconduct. She later challenged the action in court. On September 4, she wrote to the Clerk to the…
Nottingham Forest Appoint Postecoglou As Manager
Nottingham Forest appointed Ange Postecoglou as manager on Tuesday to replace Nuno Espirito Santo, who was sacked following a dispute with club owner Evangelos Marinakis. Nuno led Forest to European qualification for the first time in 30 years last season by finishing seventh in the Premier League. But he became the first Premier League manager…
JUST IN: Ekong Returns To Starting Lineup For Nigeria Vs South Africa Showdown
Captain William Troost-Ekong was named in Nigeria’s starting lineup for the crunch 2026 World Cup qualifiers with South Africa after he was omitted from the team that started in the lone goal win over Rwanda over the weekend. Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, instead, named a twenty-year-old Benjamin Frederick in his stead. Frederick, himself, also…