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A professor in the Department of Food Technology at the University of Ibadan, Abdulrahman Akinoso, has emerged as chairman of a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Akinoso was elected alongside 38 other executive members during the faction’s congress held on Saturday in Ibadan. Among those elected were Abiola Olaonipekun as Secretary, Latifah Latifu as […]

Veteran Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter Toun Soetan, popularly known as Evangelist Shouet, has passed away at the age of 73. The respected evangelist and gospel music minister was widely recognised as the original composer of the popular Christian chorus Darling Jesus, a song that has remained a staple in church worship across Nigeria for many years. Tributes have continued to pour in following news of her passing, with many […]

The South-West leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has warned that it may mobilise students across the region for peaceful mass action if the Federal Government fails to urgently address the worsening electricity crisis affecting tertiary institutions and student communities. The warning was issued in a statement jointly signed by the NANS South-West Zonal Coordinator, Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, popularly known as “BILLIONCODES,” and the Chairman of Chairmen […]

Iran has insisted that no country has the authority to prevent it from participating in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, responding strongly to remarks made by Donald Trump suggesting that the Iranian national team could face safety risks in the United States. The Iranian national football team said its qualification for the global tournament was achieved through merit and strong performances on the pitch, stressing that its place in the […]

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has issued a warning to content creators against filming or taking photographs of unsuspecting members of the public and sharing such materials on social media without their consent. The commission said the growing trend of recording individuals in public spaces for entertainment purposes, particularly for social media content, raises serious concerns about violations of citizens’ privacy rights. In a statement released on Friday, the commission […]

The Dangote Petrochemical Refinery has increased the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to N1,175 per litre, reversing a price reduction that was earlier announced in the week. The refinery had previously lowered the ex-depot price to N1,075 per litre on March 10, 2026, a move that sparked heightened buying activity among petroleum depot operators and marketers who rushed to secure products at the reduced […]

Justice Bamidele Fola Adeyeye of the Ondo State High Court has passed away. His death was announced in a statement issued in Akure by the Chief Registrar of the Ondo State High Court, Mr Ayodeji Akinsanya. According to the statement, Justice Adeyeye died on Thursday, March 12, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, integrity and commitment to the administration of justice. Describing his passing as a painful loss to […]

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has set aside the October 30, 2025 judgment of the Federal High Court which removed Abubakar Suleiman Gummi from the House of Representatives of Nigeria. In a unanimous decision delivered on Friday, a three-member panel of the appellate court ruled that the trial court erred when it declared Gummi’s seat vacant over his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives […]

Uzor Arukwe, a Nollywood actor, has addressed the controversy surrounding his on-screen role with actress and reality TV star Bamike Olawunmi-Adenibuyan. Speaking during an interview with BBC Igbo, Arukwe dismissed rumours claiming he was romantically involved with the married actress after they appeared together in a film. The actor explained that he maintained professionalism while filming and ensured that clear boundaries were discussed before scenes that required physical contact. According […]