Author: Michael Adesina
US government shuts down
The United States government slipped into a partial shutdown early Saturday after Congress failed to approve a 2026 budget before…
World Cup hope still alive, NFF reassures Nigerians
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reaffirmed its confidence in the appeal lodged against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR…
Fake policemen in black extorting Rivers residents – Police raise alarm
The Rivers State Police Command has warned residents to be security conscious following reports of individuals impersonating police officers and…
PDP dismisses court judgment, orders immediate appeal
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has played down the judgment of the Federal High Court (FHC), Ibadan, delivered on Thursday,…
Transcorp Hotels revenue surges to ₦100bn in FY 2025, grows gross profit by 49%
Transcorp Hotels Plc has posted a historic revenue of ₦97.04 billion for the 2025 financial year, representing a 38 per…
Shark attack kills teenage boy on popular beach
A 13-year-old boy has died after being attacked by a shark at Chifre, a popular beach on Brazil’s eastern coast,…
Coup: Nollywood actor involved in plot to overthrow Tinubu revealed
Amandi, a director and former chairperson of the Enugu State chapter of the AGN, was arrested in September 2025, alongside…
Trump sues his own IRS, Treasury for massive $10bn
United States President Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Treasury…
Power shift in Edo as Gov Okpebholo reshuffles cabinet positions
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has reshuffled three key positions in his cabinet in a move aimed at tightening coordination…
Fela Kuti becomes first African to receive Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award
Nigerian music legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys, making him the first…
‘The best way I could reach everyone’- Anthony Joshua recounts tragedy in full
In a video shared on his official Instagram page on Thursday, Joshua described the deceased as his “brothers” and reflected…
From ‘structure of criminality’ to ‘my leaders’: Presidency mocks Obi’s stunning U-turn
The Presidency has accused former Anambra State governor and ADC figurehead, Peter Obi, of political inconsistency and desperation, saying his…
Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship Nigeria unveils logo for 2026 Lagos National Convention
The Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International (FGBMFI), Nigeria, on Thursday, January 29, 2026, unveiled the official logo for its…
Witness exposes how ₦3.1bn were lodged into E-traders account as Yahaya Bello demands release of passport
The trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, over the alleged ₦80.2 billion fraud continued on Thursday, January…
EFCC arraigns BFI Group Corporation
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, January 29, 2026 arraigned BFI Group Corporation, Reuben M. Jaja, Uzor…
EFCC delivers anti-corruption message to corps members
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has urged members of the National…
Just in: Jurgen Klopp returns to Liverpool
Liverpool fans are in for a treat as Jurgen Klopp is set to return to Anfield, 18 months after leaving…
There’s no such thing as an ‘independent woman’ – Mary Njoku
In a recent post on her Instagram page, Njoku argued that what people often call a woman’s independence is less…
NFF condoles with Super Eagles Chukwueze over mum’s death
Nigeria football is in mourning again following the death of Mrs. Sarah Chukwueze, mother of Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze,…
‘We won’t accept any election under Amupitan,’ says Muslim group – CAN fires back
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states has slammed a Muslim group for threatening to reject…
NAFDAC begins full crackdown on sachet alcohol nationwide
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has resumed full enforcement of the ban on sachet…
Why my ex-lover kicked me out of his house – Osas Ighodaro
Nollywood actress Osas Ighodaro has shared a painful personal experience of betrayal, revealing how a former lover cheated on her…
Tragedy hits Super Eagles’ Samuel Chukwueze as he loses mother
Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze is mourning the death of his mother, who passed away after a brief illness, throwing…
Lagos Police slam allegations of shooting protesters during Makoko demolitions
Lagos State Police have denied reports that officers opened fire on residents protesting the demolition of their homes, insisting that…
How America’s biggest music stars rule the charts without being U.S. citizens
You’ve been streaming them, singing along, maybe even calling them American, but here’s the thing, some of the biggest stars…
Amb. Ajadi celebrates wife with romantic tribute on wedding anniversary
Leading governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Olufemi Ajadi, has warmed hearts with a deeply…
Coalition Urges Security agencies to wade into alleged Fraudulent Takeover of Pinnacle Communications
The Coalition of Civil Society Groups for Transparency and Accountability has called on relevant agencies to make concerted efforts to…
More feathers for Anosike as NiMet emerges among Top 10 on ICPC’s Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has rated the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) as one of…
Heavy gunfire, explosions rock Niger airport (video)
Heavy gunfire and explosions erupted in the early hours of Thursday near Diori Hamani International Airport in Niger’s capital, Niamey,…
Primate Ayodele begins annual 21-day thanksgiving with visits to members, police stations, others
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has kicked off his annual 21-day Thanksgiving programme for 2026.