Osun State Governor, Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke, has officially joined the Accord Party, ending weeks of speculation and marking one of the most significant political shifts in the state ahead of the 2026 governorship election. His defection, announced during a gathering of party stakeholders in Osogbo, positions him to seek re-election on a new […]
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared a regional state of emergency in response to a surge of coups, attempted mutinies, and escalating political instability across the subregion. The announcement was made on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, by ECOWAS Commission President Omar Touray during the bloc’s 55th session of the Mediation […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has felicitated with Senate President, Godswill Akpabio as he marks his 63rd birthday, describing him as “a patriot and a dedicated servant of the people” whose service to Nigeria has been marked by commitment to national development and public welfare. In a statement released on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, President […]
China’s former Minister of Sport, Gou Zhongwen, has been handed a death sentence with a two-year reprieve after a high-level court found him guilty of accepting $33.4 million in bribes and abusing the powers of his office. The verdict, delivered by a court in Hebei Province, stated that Gou leveraged his influential positions within […]
The Sokoto State Government has applauded the Nigerian Armed Forces for successfully preventing a bandit ambush targeting traders in Sabon Birni Local Government Area. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, Col. Ahmed Usman (retd.), said the armed attackers attempted to ambush traders travelling from Tarah […]
A newly circulated historical analysis has highlighted some of the most infamous and widely condemned individuals across world history, focusing on leaders, extremists, warlords, and criminals whose actions left deep negative impacts on humanity. The compilation put together by independent historians and researchers—spans several centuries and regions, examining figures associated with mass violence, oppression, […]
Telecommunications operator, Globacom, (Glo) has issued a formal apology to its subscribers after a nationwide data disruption on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, left millions unable to access internet services for several hours. The outage, which began around 8:30 a.m., affected major cities and rural areas alike, prompting concerns over the growing frequency of network disruptions […]
FIFA has confirmed that all matches at the 2026 World Cup will feature a three‑minute hydration break in each half, marking a first for the tournament. The short pauses will occur approximately 22 minutes into each 45‑minute half, allowing players to rehydrate and recover, regardless of venue or weather conditions. The decision was announced […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has once again summoned former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), for questioning as part of its ongoing probe into the handling of recovered funds from the late Head of State, Sani Abacha. The former minister appeared before the commission in Abuja for hours of […]
Burkina Faso authorities have detained 11 Nigerian military personnel after a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C‑130 transport aircraft allegedly violated the airspace of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) and was forced to make an emergency landing in Bobo‑Dioulasso on December 8, 2025. According to AES officials, the aircraft entered Burkinabé airspace without prior […]
