Category: NEWS
Super Eagles Player, Chukwueze Loses Mum Days After Teammate Ndidi’s Father Died In Car Crash
Super Eagles player, Samuel Chukwueze has lost his mother, Sarah Chukwueze, after a brief illness. The news was announced by his brother, David Chukwueze, on Instagram, with heartfelt tributes pouring in from fans and the football community. This tragedy comes just days after teammate Wilfred Ndidi’s father died in a car crash in Delta State….
‘Wike Defies Court Order, Sends Caterpillar To Destroy Life Camp Garden In Abuja’ Fayose Cries Out
Political activist Isaac Fayose, has condemned the destruction and demolition of Life Camp Garden in Abuja, accusing the FCT authorities led by Nyesom Wike of defying court orders. In a passionate statement and video on Instagram, Fayose highlighted that the garden, which had been developed over 12 years with investments exceeding ₦1 billion, is being…
EFCC Is Now Stealing More Than It Recovers — Media Personality Gana Blasts Chairman Olukoyede
A viral video circulating on social media has sparked fresh controversy around Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), after media personality Gana accused its operatives of widespread corruption and challenged Chairman Ola Olukoyede to subject staff to independent audits. In the clip, widely shared by advocate and digital strategist Somto Okonkwo…
Court Grants EFCC Wanted Man Bello Leave To Attend Hajj In Saudi Arabia Amid Corruption Trial
A former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has been granted permission by the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to go to Saudi Arabia to perform the 2026 lesser Hajj in the holy Land. Justice Emeka Nwite, while granting the permission on Thursday, ordered that the travelling passport of the former governor which has…
‘Terrorists Have Taken Over Our Farms,’ Ondo Youths Decry Failure Of APC-Led Government To Tackle Incessant Kidnappings (VIDEO)
Youths of Ilu-Abo community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State have staged a protest over the recent surge in kidnappings, accusing the All Progressives Congress APC led State Government of doing nothing to curb the situation. The protest followed the abduction of a middle-aged woman, Oladeinde Tomilola, who was kidnapped on Sunday…
Tinubu Follows Gumi’s Advice as Nigeria Signs Major Defence Pact with Turkey, Raising Questions About Who Controls the Country’s Security
In a move that has ignited widespread speculation across Nigeria, Tinubu has overseen the signing of a significant defence cooperation agreement with Turkey during a state visit to Ankara, just weeks after prominent Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi publicly urged the government to shift away from U.S. military partnerships toward “neutral” partners like Turkey. The…
I Dissociate Myself From Those Calling Other ADC Leaders Bad Names —Peter Obi Condemns Attacks on Coalition Partners
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has publicly condemned supporters who engage in personal attacks and name-calling against other leaders within the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, describing such individuals as “criminal elements” intent on damaging his political brand and the broader unity effort ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a video…
Consistent Power Failure Under Tinubu Already Betrays ‘No Power, No Second Term’ Promise — Peter Obi
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised Bola Tinubu over what he described as the federal government’s failure to deliver steady electricity, despite a campaign promise made ahead of the 2023 general election. In a Wednesday statement issued on X, Obi recalled Tinubu’s 2022 pledge that Nigerians should not re-elect him if he failed to…
Turkish President Erdoğan Calls Nigeria ‘Islamic Nation’ In Tweet Detailing Pacts Signed With Tinubu Govt
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s description of Nigeria as a ‘key partner in the Islamic world’ has sparked controversy among Nigerians, with citizens citing the country’s secular constitution and diverse religious demographics. Nine agreements were signed between Türkiye and Nigeria on Tuesday in the presence of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Bola Ahmed Tinubu….
Blackout Across Nigeria As National Grid Collapses For Second Time In Four Days
Nigeria’s electricity grid collapsed on Tuesday, making it the second time in four days this year. Recall that Nigeria experienced its first grid collapse on Friday, January 23, 2026. EKO Electricity Distribution Company (EKDC) confirmed this on Tuesday, stating that the incident occurred around 10:48 am. However, a check on the website of the Nigerian…