Nigerian Lecturer Found Dead At Home In South Africa
A Nigerian lecturer has been found dead at her home in South Africa, with her family seeking answers over the circumstances surrounding her death on August 16, 2026. EASTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA — A Nigerian academic, Dr Ayodele Temidayo Odularu, has been found dead at her residence in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa,…
Obi Supporters Push 2027 Message Across Ethnic Lines
Obi supporters 2027 are sharing personal photos online from Yoruba, Tiv, Ekiti, Osun and Edo communities, presenting the posts as a show of support for Peter Obi ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election. ABUJA, NIGERIA — Supporters of Peter Obi have continued sharing personal photographs online to express support for his 2027 presidential bid, with…
Atiku Warns Tinubu Against 2027 Electricity Subsidy Removal
Electricity subsidy 2027 plans have drawn a warning from Atiku Abubakar, who urged President Bola Tinubu on Friday in Abuja to avoid another policy shock that could increase costs for households and businesses. ABUJA, NIGERIA — Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned President Bola Tinubu against ending Nigeria’s electricity subsidy in 2027, arguing that…
Obi Kwankwaso Movement Names 59-Member Campaign Council
The Obi Kwankwaso movement has unveiled a 59-member presidential campaign council covering Nigeria’s 36 states and the FCT as preparations for the 2027 election gather pace. ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement has constituted a 59-member Presidential Campaign Council to coordinate its mobilisation activities across Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections, with zonal and…
Champz And Iceking Ochacho Draw Spotify Attention
Young rappers Champz Iceking Ochacho are drawing fresh attention on Spotify as fans compare their monthly listeners, song streams and growing profiles in Nigeria’s entertainment scene. LAGOS, NIGERIA — Young Nigerian rappers Champz and Iceking Ochacho are attracting attention from music fans as listeners compare their latest Spotify figures, with both teenagers building early careers…
Macron Hosts Tinubu For Private Dinner At Élysée Palace
French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for a private dinner in Paris on Thursday, September 17, as both countries reaffirm their longstanding diplomatic relationship. PARIS, FRANCE — French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a private dinner at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Thursday night, September 17,…
Jarvis Says Peller Mansion May Be Ready Before December
The Peller mansion gifted by King Ochacho is still unfinished, Jarvis has revealed, weeks after the ₦400 million Abuja property was presented to her and Peller at their wedding. LAGOS, NIGERIA — Nigerian content creator Jarvis has disclosed that the Peller mansion gifted by real estate businessman King Ochacho is still far from completion, despite…
APC Chieftain Farouk Aliyu Rejects Wike’s Lazy Governors Remark
Farouk Aliyu Wike clash has deepened after the APC chieftain rejected Nyesom Wike’s description of some party governors as lazy and 419ners over the 2027 Rainbow Coalition dispute. ABUJA, NIGERIA — APC chieftain Farouk Aliyu has rejected comments by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike describing some All Progressives Congress governors as “politically lazy” and “419ners”, saying…
Kate Henshaw Mourns Olu Jacobs After Veteran Actor Dies At 84
Kate Henshaw Olu Jacobs tribute has added to the wave of grief in Nollywood after veteran actor Olu Jacobs died at 84 on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The actress remembered the screen icon and sent prayers to his family. LAGOS — Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has paid an emotional tribute to veteran actor Olu Jacobs…
South African Woman Jessica Ann Jailed 25 Years For Heroin
Jessica Ann heroin case has ended with a 25-year prison sentence in Abuja after a Nigerian court convicted the South African woman for importing 5.75kg of heroin through the capital’s international airport. ABUJA, NIGERIA — A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Will Jessica Ann, a 38-year-old South African woman, to 25 years in…
Peter Obi Releases Handover Report As Soludo Debt Row Deepens
Peter Obi has released his 2014 Anambra handover report as evidence in his growing debt dispute with Governor Charles Soludo’s government, which says old loans and other liabilities remain outstanding. AWKA, ANAMBRA — Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has released his 2014 handover report amid a fresh dispute with the administration of Governor Charles…
Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Repairs Leave Motorists In Endless Gridlock
The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has again become a major traffic nightmare as Kara Bridge repairs leave motorists stranded for hours, while crashes and restricted road space worsen congestion between Lagos and Ogun. LAGOS, NIGERIA — The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has plunged motorists and commuters into another round of severe traffic congestion as ongoing repairs on Kara Bridge…
Atiku Gets Court Nod To Serve Tinubu In 2027 Eligibility Suit
The Atiku Tinubu eligibility battle has taken a fresh turn after a Federal High Court in Abuja allowed Atiku Abubakar to serve President Bola Tinubu through the APC over a suit challenging his 2027 candidacy. ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar permission to serve President Bola…
NLC Demands Action As Petrol Hits N1,500 Amid Iran Crisis
The NLC petrol N1,500 crisis has deepened across Nigeria as the labour union demands urgent government action, with rising fuel prices linked to the renewed US-Iran conflict and higher global crude prices. ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Nigeria Labour Congress has called on the Federal Government to urgently cushion Nigerians from rising petrol prices, saying the…
Taiwo Awoniyi Bags Postgraduate Diploma With Merit
Taiwo Awoniyi has added a new academic achievement to his football career after graduating with Merit from the PFA Business School, where he completed a postgraduate diploma in Global Football Sport Directorship. LAGOS, NIGERIA — Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has graduated from the PFA Business School with a Postgraduate Diploma in Global Football Sport…
Wike, APC Governors Clash Over Rainbow Coalition Ahead Of 2027
The Rainbow Coalition has triggered a fresh clash between Nyesom Wike and APC governors after the FCT minister backed Tinubu for 2027 while insisting the coalition will support him, not other APC candidates. ABUJA, NIGERIA — FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress have clashed over the…
Woman Says Tinubu Policies Cost Her ₦35m In Agriculture
A Northern Nigerian woman says Tinubu agriculture policies contributed to the loss of about ₦35 million in her farming business since 2023, urging voters to reject the President in 2027. ABUJA, NIGERIA — A Northern Nigerian woman has claimed that she lost about ₦35 million, including her life savings, in the agricultural sector since President…
NDLEA Dismantles Ebonyi Meth Lab, Arrests Mexican Kingpin
A fresh NDLEA meth lab operation has exposed a suspected Mexican-linked drug network in Ebonyi State, while a Mexican kingpin faces arrest after investigators traced his activities from Oyo to the southeast. ABUJA, NIGERIA — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has dismantled another industrial-scale methamphetamine laboratory in Ebonyi State and arrested Mexican national Arturo…
Atiku Fires Back At Oba Akiolu Over 2027 Aso Rock Claim
Aso Rock vacancy has triggered a fresh political clash after Atiku Abubakar rejected the Oba of Lagos’ claim that President Bola Tinubu will retain the presidency after the 2027 election. LAGOS, NIGERIA — Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has fired back at the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, after the monarch backed President Bola Tinubu for…
Peter Obi Degree Certificate Is Authentic, UNN Confirms In Fact-Check
Peter Obi degree claims have been put to a fresh test after the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, confirmed that the former Anambra governor was admitted, graduated and received the certificate now under scrutiny. NSUKKA, ENUGU — The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, has authenticated Peter Obi’s 1984 Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy, rejecting claims that…
Nigerian Man Reveals Girlfriend Bans Sex, Kissing In Relationship
A Nigerian man has revealed that his Christian girlfriend set strict relationship boundaries, banning sex, kissing and sexual conversations as they pursue a faith-based relationship. LAGOS, NIGERIA — A Nigerian man has sparked reactions online after revealing that his girlfriend has placed strict limits on physical intimacy, saying she does not allow sex, kissing or…
Peter Obi Defends Wife Over Expensive Items, Sets Public Funds
Peter Obi wife controversy has taken a new turn after the former Anambra governor defended her spending, saying her personal purchases are not his concern if she does not use public funds. ABUJA, NIGERIA — Former Anambra State governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi has defended his wife Margaret Obi amid online…
Nigeria Demands Probe As Two Citizens Are Killed In South Africa
Nigeria demands probe after two citizens, Taiwo Fakunle and James Nwankwo, died in separate incidents in South Africa as anti-foreigner tensions rise. ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Nigerian government has demanded a thorough investigation into the deaths of two Nigerians in South Africa, amid renewed concerns over attacks and harassment targeting foreign nationals in the country….
Nwobodo Files N20bn Libel Suit Against Lagos Businessman
Former governor Jim Nwobodo has filed a N20bn libel suit against Lagos businessman Basil Ogbuanu in Enugu, alleging media reports damaged his reputation over a disputed land deal. ENUGU, NIGERIA — Former Anambra State governor Jim Nwobodo has filed a N20bn libel suit against Lagos businessman Basil Ogbuanu before an Enugu High Court, alleging that…
Arms Imports Jump 104% To N55bn Ahead Of 2027 Polls
Arms imports into Nigeria have jumped 104% to N55.06bn in six months, raising fresh security concerns as the country moves closer to the 2027 general elections. ABUJA, NIGERIA — Nigeria’s arms and ammunition imports rose by 104.31 per cent in the first half of 2026, reaching N55.06bn from N26.95bn recorded during the same period in…
Crude Rises Above $109 As Petrol Prices Surge In Nigeria
Crude rises above $109 as renewed Middle East tensions push global oil prices higher, while Nigerian motorists face petrol prices of up to ₦1,470 per litre in some locations. LAGOS, NIGERIA — Brent crude has climbed above $109 per barrel as fresh disruptions to Middle East oil supplies send global energy prices higher, while petrol…
Peter Obi Classmate Saga: Obidients Face N5m Challenge
The Peter Obi classmate saga has taken a new turn after an X user offered ₦5 million to anyone who can identify a UNN coursemate who graduated alongside Obi. NSUKKA, ENUGU — A social-media challenge over former Anambra State governor Peter Obi’s university days has gained attention after X user Bayo Bilisi offered ₦5 million…
Dangote Says He Bought First Private Jet At 22
Aliko Dangote has revealed that he bought his first private jet at 22 and a half while speaking in Lagos on Monday, urging wealthy Nigerians to invest more in production. LAGOS, NIGERIA — Africa’s leading industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has disclosed that he acquired his first private jet at 22 and a half, recalling his early…
NDLEA Intercepts UK Colos, Recovers Drugs Hidden In Bread
The NDLEA Colos crackdown has uncovered 44.45kg of synthetic cannabis from UK shipments, while officers recovered drugs hidden inside bread and music speakers in Lagos and Kano. LAGOS, NIGERIA — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted two consignments containing 44.45kg of synthetic cannabis, popularly known as Colorado or Colos, from the United…
Ned Nwoko Makes Political Stride As Regina Daniels Fans React
Ned Nwoko has earned fresh recognition as one of Nigeria’s top senators, while Regina Daniels fans flooded his social-media page with mixed reactions about his political achievement and family. ABUJA, NIGERIA — Senator Ned Nwoko has received recognition from BusinessDay as one of the Top 10 Senators of the 10th National Assembly, with the political…
