INEC Declares Biodun Oyebanji Winner of Ekiti State Governorship Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Biodun Oyebanji the winner of the Ekiti State governorship election held on Saturday, June 20. The Returning Officer for the election, Professor Adenike Oladiji, announced the results at about 3:13 a.m….
2027 presidential poll: Group petitions INEC over Tinubu’s eligibility, demands certificate probe
A fresh petition before the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has sought to reopen an investigation into the educational qualifications President Bola Tinubu used to secure clearance to contest the 2023 presidential election. The petition, dated June 19, was filed…
Meet Bassim Haidar, the billionaire behind Nigeria’s airtime lending empire
For millions of Nigerians, borrowing airtime or data when their balance runs low has become a normal part of daily life. Behind this massive business is billionaire entrepreneur Bassim Haidar, the founder of Optasia, a global technology company that has…
Two Mass Communication students die in road accident on way home after exams
Two students of the Mass Communication Department at Federal Polytechnic Bauchi (FPTB) have lost their lives in a tragic road accident along the Bauchi–Jos highway. The victims, simply identified as Hope and Gift, were among four National Diploma (ND II)…
Istanbul doctors treat breast cancer without surgery
octors at Istanbul University’s Oncology Institute have successfully treated four breast cancer patients without surgery using cryoablation, a minimally invasive technique that destroys tumors by freezing them. The patients were discharged on the same day after undergoing the procedure, which…
Ex-Bauchi deputy governor dies at 69
Former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Arc. Audu Sule Katagum, the Wazirin Katagum, is dead. He was 69.His death was announced on Saturday by Shamsuddeen Lukman Abubakar, who served as his digital and creative media aide. In a statement, Lukman…
Police detain popular Kano Tiktoker over boyfriend’s mysterious death
The Kano State Police Command has detained a popular TikToker, Fati Cele, following the death of her boyfriend, Isma’il Makaye, under circumstances that are currently under investigation. Fati Cele, originally from Borno State and residing in a rented apartment in…
Iranian star Parastoo Ahmadi reportedly sentenced to 74 lashes for singing without hijab
The Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi and eight members of a production team, including musicians, have been reportedly sentenced to 74 lashes for performing in a concert livestreamed on Ahmadi’s YouTube channel in 2024. According to court documents, the criminal court…
Wife of Spanish PM forbidden to leave country as corruption probes pile up
“Mr. Money is a powerful gentleman,” said the 17th century Spanish poet Francisco de Quevedo. Spain is certainly no stranger to corruption, which has claimed plenty of political careers in recent decades. The latest in deepening jeopardy is current Prime…
Tables turn on South African households
Tables turn on South African households South African households are set to experience some financial pain in the coming months as the Reserve Bank fights to get inflation back to its 3% target. This marks a stark difference from the…