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  The Rivers State Police Command has invited a former Secretary to the State Government, Tammy Danagogo, for questioning in connection with an alleged plot to assassinate the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The invitation follows the emergence of a leaked phone conversation reportedly linked to an ongoing police investigation into the alleged assassination plan. Law enforcement sources confirmed that Danagogo was asked to appear before the […]

  The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has launched a comprehensive investigation into alleged misconduct involving players, team officials, and other accredited individuals during two high-profile quarter-final matches at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 tournament. The investigation concerns incidents that reportedly occurred during and after the quarter-final encounters between Cameroon and Morocco, as well as Algeria and Nigeria. The matches, which were played over the weekend, were […]

No fewer than 95 princes and princesses from the Fusengbuwa Ruling House have indicated interest in contesting the stool of the Awujale of Ijebuland. The disclosure was made by the Olori Ebi of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Otunba Lateef Owoyemi, at the commencement of the ruling house’s nomination meeting held at the Bisi Rodipe Hall, GRA, Ijebu Ode. Owoyemi, who is also known as Otunba Jadiara, said the nomination process […]

Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has issued a formal legal notice against Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, Lagos, alleging medical negligence and professional misconduct in connection with the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi Adichie-Esege. The development comes amid heightened public concern, prompting Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to order an official investigation into the circumstances surrounding the child’s death. In a legal notice dated January 10, 2026, issued by […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has proposed spending of over 3.2 billion naira for cleaning and disinfection services, food, and fuel costs for the 2026 fiscal year. These planned expenditures are included in the 2026 budget, which President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented to the National Assembly on December 19. According to budget documents from the Federal Budget Office, the anti-corruption agency has allocated 278.6 million naira for cleaning […]

Saudi Airlines is facing heavy criticism after hundreds of passengers bound for Kano were stranded for nearly 48 hours at Abuja's Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The situation has led to escalating tensions and security concerns. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) confirmed that the plane was diverted to Abuja due to adverse weather conditions in Kano, but sharply criticized the airline for failing to make necessary arrangements for the passengers' […]

The coordinator of the global Esan community, Aigbokhan Oseremen, attributed the increasing insecurity in parts of Edo State to the activities of suspected criminals operating from forest camps. In an interview with Channels Television's "The Morning Brief," Oseremen explained that the current security problems did not arise suddenly but are the result of a gradual development. He claimed that some herders, whom he identified as Fulani, had left the village […]

The Nigerian Federal Government is preparing to sign an agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) aimed at strengthening social peace and improving teaching and learning conditions in the Nigerian university system. The agreement, which also aims to promote sustainable development at state universities, is expected to be signed in Abuja on Wednesday. The ceremony will be presided over by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, and […]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the government of President Bola Tinubu of abandoning Nigerian students studying abroad under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA). He claims that some 1,600 scholarship recipients are now left without funding. In a statement, Abubakar said the BEA scholarship program was quietly discontinued without warning to parents and students, even though many were already well advanced in their studies abroad. He described this as […]

The Nigerian film industry has paid its final respects to veteran Nollywood actress, writer, and director Allwell Ademola, whose funeral was held on Friday in Lagos. Ademola passed away on December 27 at the age of 49 after suffering a heart attack at her residence. Her death was met with an outpouring of grief across the entertainment industry, where she was widely admired for her versatility and creative contributions. Funeral […]