Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Tunji Ogunrinde, on Friday led a team of 13 other lawyers as counsel to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate in the Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election, Hon. Sunday Oyekunle Folajimi, at the ongoing Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The case stems from the August 16, 2025 House of Representatives bye-election, in which Hon. Folajimi was declared the […]
The United States Embassy in Abuja has issued a strong security advisory to American citizens ahead of a major protest expected to take place in the Federal Capital Territory on Monday, October 20, 2025. The demonstration, which is being organized under the banner #FreeNnamdiKanuNow, is anticipated to draw a significant crowd to Eagle Square and the Central Business District in Abuja. The organizers have described the march as a peaceful […]
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, marked his 51st birthday on Friday with heartfelt prayers for Nigeria and renewed calls for unity, peace, and national development. In a message of gratitude, the Ooni expressed profound appreciation to Almighty God for the gift of life, divine guidance, and the strength to continue his mission of service to humanity. Reflecting on his journey so far, he described it […]
A man identified as Lawal Faruq has been arrested by the Oyo State Police Command for allegedly setting his former lover, Omolola Hassan, on fire following the breakdown of their relationship. The incident occurred at a military barracks in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. According to reports, Faruq became enraged after the end of the relationship, claiming that both he and the victim had taken an oath never to separate. […]
Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has announced a 21-player squad for Nigeria’s 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifying clash with Benin Republic. Madugu retained several key players from his regular lineup, including team captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Asisat Oshoala, Esther Okoronkwo, Michelle Alozie, and Osinachi Ohale. Also returning to the squad are Ashleigh Plumptre, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and Oluwatosin Demehin, all of whom played vital roles in Nigeria’s recent […]
Venezuela has deployed thousands of troops along its border with Colombia in response to a growing U.S. military presence in the Caribbean, following a series of reported naval strikes on suspected drug-smuggling vessels. According to Venezuelan military officials, 17,000 soldiers have been mobilised in Táchira State, which borders Colombia, as part of nationwide military drills ordered by President Nicolás Maduro. The deployment comes amid rising tensions between Caracas and Washington, […]
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has released official guidelines on the correct rendition and recitation of the National Anthem and Pledge at public and official events across the country. In a public notice shared via its official X handle on Friday, the agency urged Nigerians to adhere strictly to the approved protocol during national ceremonies. According to the NOA, only the first stanza of the national anthem should be sung […]
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) will on Saturday hold its annual 10-kilometre Walk and Jog Exercise in Abuja, an initiative designed to strengthen the physical fitness, health, and operational readiness of its personnel. The event is part of the Force’s broader commitment to maintaining peak performance levels among officers and airmen, recognizing that physical endurance remains a crucial component of military effectiveness. The exercise, scheduled to take place between 6:00 […]
Despite decades of heavy investment and numerous reform initiatives, Nigeria’s power sector continues to grapple with deep-seated inefficiencies and underperformance. The national grid remains unable to transmit the full capacity generated by the country’s power plants, leading to significant energy losses and persistent shortfalls in electricity supply to homes and industries. Recent performance data show that, of Nigeria’s total installed generation capacity of approximately 13,625 megawatts (MW), only around 5,200 […]
