African Political Affairs
Why I’m backing Adeleke despite being ADC member Dele Momodu
In a move that has sent ripples through the Nigerian political landscape, prominent African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain and former presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu, has officially declared his support for Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party in the upcoming Osun State gubernatorial election. Scheduled for August 15, 2026, the poll is increasingly viewed as […]
Osun Labour Leaders Charge Civil Servants to Defy Intimidation Ahead of Crucial Governorship Poll
The political landscape in Osun State has reached a fever pitch as the organized labour movement, led by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) State Chairman, Christopher Arapasopo, issued a stern directive to civil servants and pensioners to exercise their franchise without fear of intimidation during the upcoming governorship election scheduled for this Saturday. Speaking during […]
FULL LIST: Funke Akindele unveils star cast for new movie The Four
Nollywood powerhouse Funke Akindele has officially unveiled the star-studded ensemble cast for her highly anticipated feature film, The Four: No One Fights Alone, setting the stage for what is expected to be a major cinematic event of the 2026 holiday season. The project, which is written, produced, and directed by Akindele, is scheduled for a […]
Osun APC Elders Convene Strategic Meeting with Bisi Akande to Solidify Election Tactics Ahead of Saturday Poll
The political atmosphere in Osun State has intensified as the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership, represented by the Osun APC Elders’ Caucus, converged at the Ila Orangun residence of former Governor Chief Bisi Akande. The strategic session, held on Saturday, was designed to conduct a comprehensive review of the party’s campaign apparatus and to finalize […]
CBN abruptly halts N700bn treasury bills auction following aggressive liquidity mop-up operations
The Central Bank of Nigeria has officially cancelled the treasury bills auction originally scheduled for August 5, 2026, marking a significant shift in the regulator’s monetary policy stance. This decision follows a period of intense liquidity management, during which the apex bank withdrew a staggering N4.69 trillion from the banking system within two consecutive trading […]
Accord Party Leadership Categorically Denies Endorsement of President Tinubu for 2027 Re-election Bid
The political landscape in Nigeria has been stirred by conflicting narratives regarding the 2027 presidential trajectory, with the Accord Party finding itself at the center of a controversy involving its purported support for the incumbent administration. Mr. Dele Oladeji, the Lagos State Chairman of the Accord Party and Secretary of the Forum of Accord Party […]
Tragedy in Iguosa as Gunmen Assassinate 85-Year-Old Iyowa Community Leader Reuben Owie
The peaceful atmosphere of the Iguosa residential district, situated on the outskirts of Benin City in the Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State, was shattered on the evening of Sunday, August 2, 2026, when two unidentified assailants executed an 85-year-old community leader, Hon. Reuben Owie. Mr. Owie, who served as the Secretary of […]
I was joking when I asked God for triplets, says woman at RCCG convention
The atmosphere at the Redemption City in Ogun State reached a crescendo of spiritual fervor during the Friday Holy Ghost Service of the ongoing Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Annual Convention. Amidst thousands of worshippers gathered from across the globe, a woman from Region 12 stepped forward to deliver a testimony that blurred the […]
UNILAG Vice Chancellor Urges Young Nigerian Doctors to Shun Mass Migration and Tap Into Local Opportunities Amidst Mounting Healthcare Brain Drain
The persistent exodus of Nigerian healthcare professionals, popularly referred to as the Japa syndrome, has reached a critical inflection point, prompting a national conversation on the future of the nation’s medical infrastructure. Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and the first woman to hold the position in the institution’s […]
NFF debunks social media reports demanding FIFA Infantino’s resignation
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has issued a formal rebuttal addressing viral social media claims that it had joined the growing chorus of global football associations demanding the resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The federation took to its official X handle on Saturday, August 8, 2026, to categorize the reports as "outright falsehood," urging […]
