President Tinubu Declares Three-Day National Mourning, Orders Probe into Fatal Ondo Military Plane Crash
President Bola Tinubu has declared three days of national mourning following a military aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, which claimed the lives of all 32 personnel on board. ALSO READ: Beyond Celebration, Kaduna Teachers Need Better Working Conditions — KADBEAM The President also ordered flags to be flown at half-mast nationwide as a mark […]
Ruth Kadiri Urges NAFDAC to Intensify Crackdown on Counterfeit Products
Nollywood actress and film producer Ruth Kadiri has called on the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to step up regulatory enforcement against the widespread circulation of fake and hazardous products across Nigeria. ALSO READ: AA Presidential Candidate Hails Founding Fathers, Says Nigeria’s Diversity Should Be a Strength. In a […]
Lagos to Host 2026 CAF Awards as Abuja Prepares for Ordinary General Assembly
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced that the 2026 CAF Awards ceremony will take place on Monday, December 7, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria. ALSO READ: Obi visits Sokoto IDP camp, slams Tinubu APC led govt over languishing condition, assures of support The annual flagship event will be hosted at the Wole Soyinka […]
Kidnappers of 20 Prospective NYSC Members Slash Ransom Demand to N100m Amid Reports of Assault
Abductors holding 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members kidnapped along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Imo State have reduced their ransom demand from ₦50 million to ₦5 million per victim, lowering the cumulative figure from ₦1 billion to ₦100 million. ALSO READ: Nafada Chairman Highlights Early Achievements, Commends Inuwa’s Development Strides The reduction comes […]
Juliana Olayode Defends Women’s Desire for Marriage, Rejects Desperation Label
Nollywood actress Juliana Olayode has defended women who aspire to marriage, asserting that desiring to become a wife does not signal desperation or a lack of personal ambition. ALSO READ: Blessing CEO Confirms Son’s Death, Denies Authorizing Unauthorized Fundraiser The actress expressed her views in a statement shared on her Instagram page, advocating for […]
Nigeria and Ghana Suffer Setbacks in AFCON 2027 Qualifying Matches
West African football powerhouses Nigeria and Ghana experienced significant setbacks in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaigns following defeats to Guinea-Bissau and The Gambia on Tuesday. ALSO READ: Edo Central Candidate Pitches Business Empowerment Over Election-Eve Handouts According to a post-match release published on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) official website, […]
President Tinubu Returns to Nigeria Following Four-Week European Trip
President Bola Tinubu returned to the country on Tuesday evening following a four-week extended stay in Europe, landing at the presidential wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. ALSO READ: U.S. State Department Confirms TruthNigeria’s Findings on Plateau Massacres, Pledges Protection for Christians The presidential aircraft, Nigerian Air Force One, touched down from […]
Blessing CEO Confirms Son’s Death, Denies Authorizing Unauthorized Fundraiser
Self-acclaimed relationship expert Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has confirmed the passing of her second son, Bryan Onyedikachi, while firmly denying authorising any third party to solicit financial assistance on her behalf. ALSO READ: Yobe SSG Spokesperson Pays Homage to Emir of Tikau The news of her son’s passing initially surfaced on Friday […]
Super Eagles Battle Guinea-Bissau in Crucial Group L AFCON 2027 Qualifier
The Super Eagles of Nigeria face Guinea-Bissau today in a crucial Group L fixture at the Estádio 24 de Setembro, with both nations seeking to claim sole possession of top spot in the qualifying race for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. ALSO READ: NIGERIA’S THEATRICS AT THE UN AND THE TERRORISM AT HOME The […]
JAMB Restores CAPS Portal, Directs Universities to Accelerate 2026/2027 Admissions
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has fully restored its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) following a temporary platform outage, clearing the pathway for tertiary institutions to resume admission exercises for the 2026/2027 academic session. ALSO READ: Nigerian Pastor Referenced by Trump Buries Members Amid Ongoing Killings In a statement issued on Monday, the […]