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Former Anambra State governor and 2027 presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised the Federal Government’s response to the abd¥ction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire L GA, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, saying he would have personally gone into the forest where the children were taken if he were president.

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved a welfare package for Deltans who returned from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks.

A 25-year-old Jos-based model, Ibrahim Mbaya, popularly known as “Ibee,” reportedly d+ed after he was allegedly t%rtured and be@ten by a group of youths who accused him of stealing a mobile phone in Plateau State.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria that his administration has placed the country on a stronger footing, declaring that Nigeria has moved away from the economic uncertainty it faced when he assumed office.

Fresh details have emerged on how a former Bayelsa State governor and ex-Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, allegedly became involved in a failed plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has directed lawyers and court officials to immediately stop using the title “Barrister” before their names in all official dealings with the Supreme Court

A serving Nigerian Army officer, Colonel Abdussalam Ude, has been k+lled after g¥nmen reportedly att@cked his residence in the Kurudu area of Abuja in what is believed to have been a suspected abd¥ction attempt.

Two sons of the South-East Zonal Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Haruna Sale, have reportedly been k+lled after g¥nmen att@cked a cattle settlement in Oheoyya Community, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State.

Former Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Ibrahim Aliyu, has died after a prolonged illness.

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Ghanaian dancehall star Shatta Wale has claimed that his friendship with Nigerian Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy broke down after people allegedly spread false rumours that he had an affair with Burna Boy’s girlfriend during the singer’s visit to Ghana.

A Nigerian woman, Christiana Nwosu, has reportedly d+ed of cardiac arrest while visiting the United Kingdom, leaving her children and loved ones devastated by the sudden loss.

A commercial bus driver, Mr. Ifeanyi Ukwaja, from Umegunpa in Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, has been arrested over allegations that he deliberately caused a f@tal road crash after a disagreement with a passenger.

A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member who went missing while serving in Bayelsa State has been found d+ad under tragic circumstances.

A 47-year-old man allegedly sh%t his wife and their six children d+ad before setting their family home on fire and taking his own life in what investigators have described as an “unspeakable tragedy” in Grand Haven Township, Michigan, United States.

Media personality Missdemz has stirred conversations after sharing her views on the differences between women in Nigeria and the United Kingdom during a recent episode of the TeaWithTay podcast.

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, plans to donate one-third of his fortune to charitable causes as part of his succession plan, according to his daughter, Halima Dangote.

Controversial social media personality DJ Chicken has sparked reactions online after publicly disowning a young lady who identified herself as his daughter during a live video.

The Sokoto State Hisbah Board has announced an immediate ban on several wedding and social gathering practices, declaring them contrary to Islamic teachings and moral values.

A 27-year-old Nigerian, Afeez Olatunji Adewale, has been sentenced to five years in prison in the United States for his role in a s+xtortion scheme linked to the d£ath of a young man in Pennsylvania.

A tragic incident has sparked outrage in Delta State after a woman, identified as Nora, allegedly lost her life following a v+olent altercation with her husband over claims that she visited another man.

A 19-year-old Nigerian student in the United Kingdom, Oluwatobiloba Akinrinola, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for his role in a r+bbery and bl@ckmail scheme in which victims were allegedly a§§aulted, h¥miliated and forced to dance for TikTok.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged African countries to work together to address migration, as his government faces growing pressure over recent att@cks on foreign nationals.

Veteran Nollywood actor Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) has shared how he expressed his love for his wife after receiving the biggest cheque of his career, saying romance has evolved beyond flowers and chocolates.

NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi has dismissed claims that he failed to build schools during his tenure as governor of Anambra State, insisting he did far more than construct classrooms.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly declined to receive a special envoy sent by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa amid renewed concerns over persistent xenophobic att@cks on Nigerians in South Africa.

NDC Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi has said it would be unrealistic to promise uninterrupted electricity supply across Nigeria within four years, stressing that the country’s power infrastructure cannot be built overnight.

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu could pursue a third term in office if circumstances allow it.

A Nigerian pastor has sparked widespread debate on social media after a video of him delivering a sermon to his congregation surfaced online, with his remarks on women and s+xual conduct drawing mixed reactions from viewers.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has declared that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara committed no wrongdoing by reconciling with his political camp, insisting the governor had no other option than to return to the political family that produced him.

 CONGRATULATIONS are in order as PROF. STEVE SINIKIEM AZAIKI, PhD, OON, was inaugurated as the pro Chancellor and Chairman OF THE  GOVERNING COUNCIL ON THE 27TH OF JULY, 2026

State governors have intensified pressure on the National Assembly, the 36 State Houses of Assembly and the Presidency, to fast-track the passage and assent to the state police bill, ahead of campaigns for the 2027 general elections, even as the process now faces the threat of a legal challenge.

The leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State has declared its support for the Rainbow Coalition led by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, while warning individuals allegedly posing as party executives in the area to desist.

Peter Obi, the previous governor of Anambra State and the presidential hopeful for the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has stated that he holds no personal resentment towards his former spokesperson, Kenneth Okonkwo, even after their recent legal issues.

A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State has aligned with the Rainbow Coalition formed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

According to a report by The Punch on Saturday, July 25, 2026, Wigwe University in Isiokpo, Rivers State, is facing severe scrutiny following allegations of arbitrary dismissals, workplace intimidation, and high-handedness following the death of its founder, Herbert Wigwe.

Major General John Enenche (rtd.) has stated that serving and retired military personnel shop in the same markets as other Nigerians and are affected by the country’s rising cost of living.

In an interview with Symfoni TV, Babachir Lawal, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), stated that President Bola Tinubu eats only banana with groundnuts for breakfast sometimes

Dr. Leloonu Nwibubasa, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship aspirant in Rivers State, has criticised Governor Siminalayi Fubara, saying it is unfortunate that a leader entrusted with the hopes of the people could abandon the principles he once publicly defended.

Over the last few months, many political watchers have been wondering what was happening to Rivers Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Many wanted to know if he was still going for a 2nd term or not.

Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza of the Kebbi State High Court has been abd¥cted by suspected b@ndits after g¥nmen stormed his residence in Bunza Local Government Area of Kebbi State.

A businessman has sparked debate after sharing his views on infidelity in marriage, saying he would immediately end his marriage if his wife che@ted on him but would seek forgiveness if he were the one to be unfaithful.

  South Korean tech billionaire and SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won could be ordered to pay his ex-wife nearly $1 billion as the country’s widely dubbed “divorce of the century” approaches a decisive court ruling.

Founder of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, has warned young people against relying on sports betting as a means of becoming wealthy, describing it as a dangerous distraction from genuine success.

Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua survived an early scare to defeat Albanian boxer Kristian Prenga via second-round technical knockout in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, keeping alive hopes of a blockbuster showdown with Tyson Fury later this year.

Actress Beverly Naya has stirred reactions after admitting that she sometimes prefers eating Nigerian food in America over dining at some Nigerian restaurants in Nigeria.

Rapper Ycee has sparked conversations after sharing his thoughts on the pursuit of wealth, arguing that the obsession with money has negatively affected Nigerian society.

Content creator Angel Babaorobo (Biggy) has publicly called out comedian Nasboi, accusing him of belittling him and claiming he had no value after he requested transport fare for a job opportunity.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that lasting marriages are sustained by good character, forgiveness, patience and humility, stressing that beauty and wealth alone cannot keep a home together when life becomes challenging.

A United States Congressman, John James, has called on the Nigerian government to either release the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, or face possible cuts in US financial support.