The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday ordered the remand of former Chairman of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Shendam branch, Plateau State, Gabriel Nkup Tsenyen, in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), pending a ruling on the propriety of his fresh arraignment. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik fixed August 20 to … Read more
Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing has criticised people who pursue social media status by portraying themselves as “Lagos big girls,” describing such lifestyles as a facade fuelled by appearances and online trends. In a post shared on her Snapchat story on Friday, the actress distanced herself from social media validation, declaring that she prefers to … Read more
Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has announced that China will provide a RMB200 million (N40.3 billion) grant to support development projects across Nigeria. Yu disclosed this on Thursday during a meeting with Dr Dunoma Ahmed, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Abuja. He said the grant would support projects jointly agreed … Read more
The Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared its support for the Accord Party candidate and incumbent Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The faction announced the decision in a statement issued on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong. It follows a Court of … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign council for the Osun governorship election has called for the arrest of the suspected assailants who allegedly killed Oladele Ayegbo, the nephew of the council’s Director-General, Oluwole Oke. Addressing journalists in Osogbo on Thursday, the Head of Media and Publicity of the council, Remi Omowaiye, said the party … Read more
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed concern over an alleged plot to arrest its National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State. The party said it had received what it described as “credible reports” of plans to arrest the former Osun State governor in the days leading to the … Read more
The Canadian government has rolled out temporary special immigration measures to support foreign workers, students and visitors whose lives and immigration situations have been affected by natural disasters across the country. The measures, which run from April 1, 2026, to November 30, 2028, allow eligible temporary residents up to six months to apply to … Read more
La Liga officials are expected to inspect Celta Vigo’s Estadio de Balaídos after a suspected fungus outbreak reportedly damaged the pitch ahead of the club’s opening fixture of the 2026-27 season. Celta Vigo are scheduled to host Osasuna on Sunday night, with kick-off set for 20:30 BST. Reports from Spain indicate that the condition … Read more
Lionel Messi has broken his silence following the death of his father, Jorge Messi, saying he is unsure whether he will continue playing football for much longer without him. The Argentina captain shared an emotional tribute to his late father on Wednesday via his Instagram page, alongside a photograph of them together. “Dad, I … Read more
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has declared Friday, August 14, 2026, a work-free day for public servants across the state to enable them prepare for Saturday’s governorship election. The declaration was contained in a circular issued by the Head of Service, Elder Ayanleye Aina and posted by the Spokesperson to the state governor, the … Read more