The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has declared that the health condition of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is not life-threatening and that he is fit to continue his trial. This disclosure was made during Thursday’s court proceedings following a medical evaluation ordered by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal […]
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has initiated a formal investigation targeting Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, a prominent figure in the Nigerian legal profession. The probe follows a scathing ruling by a London property tribunal that allegedly implicated the lawyer and associates in a syndicate involving deceit and the fabrication of […]
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged the Nigerian government to introduce regulations to check the misuse of social media platforms, citing their growing role in spreading misinformation and fostering disunity across the country. Speaking through the Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli, at the Northern Ulamah Summit on insecurity and […]
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s vast solid mineral wealth into a major driver of national prosperity, declaring that the country has no justification for poverty given its rich natural endowments. Speaking on Wednesday at the 2025 Nigeria Mining Week in Abuja, the President—represented by the Secretary to the Government […]
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have secured their spot in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final with a captivating 2-1 triumph over South Africa, courtesy of a 94th-minute winner by Michelle Alozie during Tuesday’s semifinal showdown in Casablanca. The match commenced with Nigeria exerting high pressure, inducing early errors and nearly capitalizing on a mishandled […]
The Chinese Buddhist Association has removed Shi Yongxin, the influential abbot of the historic Shaolin Temple, amid mounting allegations of financial mismanagement and breaches of religious conduct. Shi was officially dismissed from his position on Friday, July 25, 2025, following the conclusion of an internal review conducted by religious authorities. The decision came after […]
Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart and Ovation magazine publisher, Dele Momodu, has called on opposition parties in Nigeria to unite and adopt a strategic approach — including what he termed “ethnic and religious balancing” — if they intend to mount a serious challenge against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Momodu […]
Bauchi State Governor and Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Governors Forum, Bala Mohammed, is reportedly in quiet negotiations to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), according to a post by ADC Vanguard on X (formerly Twitter). The verified handle, @ADCVanguard_, made the claim on Wednesday […]
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate has dropped to 18.02 percent in September 2025, down from 20.12 percent recorded in August, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, released on Wednesday, shows that the country’s inflation rate fell for the sixth consecutive month, marking the lowest level since […]
