The Court of Appeal has upheld the removal of the Oluloro of Iloro-Ekiti, Oba James Oluwafemi Olugbesoye, triggering mixed reactions and tension in the Ekiti State community. The appellate court, in a judgment delivered virtually on Monday, August 31, 2026, affirmed the earlier ruling of the Ekiti State High Court which nullified the monarch’s continued…
The spokesperson for the Ebonyi Civil Society Coalition Group, Charles Otu, has alleged that the Chuba Okadigbo International Airport in Ebonyi State is currently being used as a venue for church services due to the absence of regular commercial flight operations. Otu made the allegation while appearing on a live Television’s Morning Show on Thursday,…
The Kaduna State House of Assembly is considering a bill aimed at regulating house rent charges and addressing the rising cost of accommodation across the state. The proposed legislation, sponsored by the Speaker of the House, Yusuf Dahiru Liman, seeks to establish a framework for residential rent regulation while protecting the rights and interests of…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced the dates and designated centres for the physical verification of credentials and travel documents of foreign-trained Nigerian graduates participating in the 2026 Batch ‘C’ Stream I service year. The verification exercise is scheduled to hold from Tuesday, September 8 to Saturday, September 12, 2026. The NYSC disclosed…
The Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has concluded a four-day interview exercise for shortlisted candidates seeking recruitment into public primary schools across the state. The Executive Chairman of the Board, Prof. Femi Akinwumi, disclosed this while monitoring the exercise at the SUBEB Model Basic School in Ado-Ekiti, explaining that the recruitment was aimed…
Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate Danboskid has opened up about the challenges he has faced since leaving the reality show, revealing that he is currently struggling with his personal life and mental well-being. Danboskid made this known in a lengthy video shared on his Instagram page, where he spoke openly about his current situation…
Can D’Tigress repeat their historic 2018 run and make another deep run at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin?Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have named their final 12-player squad for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin, Germany.Head coach Rena Wakama has selected a blend of experienced players and…
The Nigerian military has explained that the planned withdrawal of about 200 United States troops from Nigeria is part of the evolving nature of the security and counterterrorism partnership between both countries. The Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, said the deployment of the American personnel was specifically linked to operational support and…
The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the alleged activities of the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council has cleared the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, of any involvement in the organisation. The committee said its preliminary investigation found no evidence that Gbajabiamila authorised, established, approved or participated in the activities…
The campaign organisation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has explained the circumstances surrounding a viral video showing a female student sitting on the politician’s lap. The video, which has generated widespread reactions on social media, showed the student sitting on Alli’s lap during an interaction at…
