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By Rachel Akper Preliminary autopsy results released on February 18, 2026, have ruled out food poisoning as the cause of death of two Nollywood production crew members found dead earlier this month at a movie location in Lagos. The deceased, cinematographer Walter Odediran, 36, and lighting director Godstime Imeh, were discovered lifeless inside a […]
By Rachel Akper The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has praised its members and the committees overseeing its ward congresses for ensuring a smooth and peaceful exercise across the state. The party’s Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, said the success of the congresses was due to the commitment of party members and the […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Khadija Ahmad Lame, the wife of missing activist Abubakar Idris (Dadiyata), made a heartbreaking plea during a visit from Reno Omokri, the former presidential aide. She urged those holding her husband to “fear God” and return him “dead or alive” to provide the family closure. Reno Omokri, who traveled […]
By Rachel Akper The Pope Leo XIV has declined an invitation from former U.S. President Donald Trump to participate in a proposed international body known as the “Board of Peace,” according to officials of the Vatican. Vatican diplomats confirmed that the Holy See would not be part of the initiative, citing concerns over the […]
by Momodu Favour The Federal Government has taken steps to block reports of a planned nationality switch by United States-based Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili, insisting that she remains eligible and committed to representing Nigeria in international competitions. The National Sports Commission (NSC) disclosed that it has formally written to World Athletics to clarify Ofili’s […]
By Rachel Akper Nigeria’s political landscape was shaken on Thursday following the death of Barry Mpigi, the senator representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District. Details surrounding his death remain unclear as of press time, with no official confirmation yet on the exact location, cause, or time of the incident. However, news of his passing has already […]
By Momodu Favour Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a 28-year-old man, Ismail Muhammed, over alleged links to logistics support for Boko Haram in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Security sources disclosed that the suspect was apprehended on Thursday in the Visik General area of Hong LGA during a coordinated operation […]
By Mercy Omotosho The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday heard detailed digital forensic evidence linking the defendants in the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church to the crime scene, as the prosecution formally closed its case. Trial judge, Emeka Nwite, also admitted the fifth defendant’s statement and a […]
By Momodu Favour The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended the impeachment proceedings initiated against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, marking a dramatic turn in the ongoing political crisis rocking the oil-rich state. The decision was taken during plenary at the Assembly complex in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, February 19, […]
By Momodu Favour The wife of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Mrs. Ezinne Ben Kalu, has commended Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, for what she described as transformative leadership, as he marked his 61st birthday. Speaking during the birthday celebration held in honour of the governor, Mrs. Kalu praised Otti’s […]
