Former presidential candidate and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has criticized the concept of rotational presidency in Nigeria, describing it as a flawed arrangement that undermines merit and national progress. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s breakfast programme, Sunrise Daily, on Tuesday, Sowore argued that Nigeria should focus on electing leaders based […]
Big Brother Naija Season 10 has taken a dramatic turn just two weeks into the show, as 27 housemates now face possible eviction following a surprise nomination twist. Only Victory, the Head of House, and Kayikunmi, whom he saved, are immune from this week’s eviction. The development came after a mysterious challenge was […]
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has ordered a swift and thorough crackdown on those responsible for the brutal killing of two Igede youths in the state. The victims were reportedly ambushed and murdered while traveling along the Awajir–Oju road, an area that has recently witnessed rising tensions and insecurity. The governor, who […]
Tensions are rising in the Danlawal Domain of Ikara Local Government Area following allegations by the Hausa Christian Development Initiative (HACDI) of systematic land seizure and religiously motivated persecution targeting Hausa Christians in the area. In a press statement issued on Monday, August 4, 2025, HACDI described what it called “a disturbing pattern […]
Prominent Nollywood actor and producer Deyemi Okanlawon has shed light on the growing trend of Nigerian filmmakers shifting their focus from cinemas to YouTube as a primary platform for film distribution. Speaking during a recent appearance on Rubbin’ Minds, a talk show aired on Channels Television, Okanlawon explained that the move is largely driven […]
Former Brazilian President, Jair Bolsonaro has been placed under house arrest by the country’s Supreme Court following accusations that he violated court-imposed restrictions tied to an ongoing investigation into an alleged coup plot. The decision, issued by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, marks a dramatic turn in the criminal proceedings against the far-right […]
The Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, CP Adekimi Ojo, has ordered the immediate arrest of police officers accused of extorting N200,000 from a student of the Federal Polytechnic, Offa, following growing public outrage over the incident. The student, identified as Taiwo Kayode Taye, was reportedly intercepted by operatives of the Anti-Cultism Unit […]
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates, revealing a troubling 33.8% drop in overall performance compared to the previous year. According to WAEC, only 754,545 candidates, representing 38.32% of the 1,969,313 candidates who sat for the examination, obtained […]
Former Arsenal footballer, Thomas Partey has been granted conditional bail following his court appearance on charges of rape and sexual assault. The five charges pertain to allegations from three women, with the offenses reportedly occurring between 2021 and 2022. Partey refutes all accusations against him. The hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday […]
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has reiterated his readiness to serve for only one term if elected president, insisting that true transformation is possible within just four years if driven by genuine service. Posting on his official X (formerly Twitter) page, Obi expressed surprise at the level of debate his single-term […]
