The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Dr Ayo Abdulrahaman as the new Chief Operating Officer of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), coinciding with the commencement of the 2026/27 league season on Friday. The appointment was announced by the NFF on Friday, the same day the new NPFL season opened with a headline … Read more
Popular Nigerian dancer and socialite Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, is currently on remand in the United Kingdom and is expected to appear before a London court in September over an alleged assault, according to Benjamin Kuti, also known as the Oluomo of Derby and founder of the Community of Nigerians in … Read more
President Bola Tinubu is currently chairing a Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House in Abuja, marking his first FEC session since June 29, 2026. The meeting began with the national anthem after Tinubu arrived at the Council Chamber at 2:30 pm to chair the session. The meeting is being attended by the … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to investigate major global technology companies and Generative Artificial Intelligence platforms over allegations of anti-competitive practices and unlawful exploitation of the content of Nigerian media organisations. The move followed a joint petition submitted to the Presidency by the Nigerian Press Organisation, an … Read more
LAGOS — VETERAN Nollywood actor, dramatist, filmmaker, and scholar, Dr Kola Oyewo, has died at the age of 80. Announcing his passing on Instagram on Friday, actor Kunle Afod wrote: “Kola Oyewo has taken his final bow. “His remarkable talent, timeless performances, and immense contributions to the Nigerian theatre and film industry will never … Read more
The decision was taken at a special national convention held at the faction’s national secretariat in Area 10, Garki, Abuja. Jonathan was not present at the event where his nomination was formally ratified, but his Certificate of Return was received on his behalf by Bayelsa lawmaker, Fred Agbedi. The development was announced during the … Read more
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Mustapha Abdullahi, over alleged money laundering offences. A source within the anti-graft agency, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to speak on the matter, disclosed on Wednesday that Abdullahi was arrested … Read more
IBADAN — THE Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has formally tendered his resignation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, declaring his intention to contest the forthcoming governorship election in Oyo State. In a letter dated April 22, 2026, and addressed to the President, Adelabu said his resignation would take effect from April 30, 2026, … Read more
IBADAN — THE South West chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared its full alignment with Seyi Makinde, while reaffirming its unwavering loyalty to the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) led by Aminu Turaki. The position was made known on Monday during a press conference held at the party’s zonal headquarters, Adagunodo … Read more
Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have insisted that the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, will continue, describing it as the only solution to the political crisis in the state. The lawmakers made this known on Friday while briefing journalists, after the Assembly failed to … Read more