NDC Primaries: Blessing Fubara joins Rivers guber race, vows to serve one term
Ambassador Blessing Fubara Senior, brother of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared his intention to contest the governorship election under the platform of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), promising to serve only one term if elected. Fubara made the…
Imo police arrest 179 suspected kidnappers, armed robbers, cultists
The Imo State Police Command says it has arrested a total of 179 criminal suspects for various offences, including armed robbery, kidnapping, unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition, rape, cultism, stealing, receiving stolen property, obtaining money under false pretences, terrorism-related…
Tinubu’s daughter threatens protest over Lagos APC primaries
Iyalode General of Nigeria Mujidat Folashade Tinubu-Ojo Iyalode General of Nigeria Mujidat Folashade Tinubu-Ojo Fresh controversy has emerged within the Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following reports that Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of President Bola Tinubu, threatened to…
Air Peace acquires new B737-800 aircraft
He added: “Configured with 189 economy class seats, the B737-800NG is designed to deliver enhanced passenger comfort, operational efficiency, and scheduling flexibility across both domestic and regional routes. “The aircraft features a spacious cabin layout, generous overhead storage, advanced avionics,…
Ebola: WHO records 1,000 suspected cases, 220 deaths in DRC
The World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday hinted at nearly 1,000 suspected cases of Ebola, and 220 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). While seeking local remedies against the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control…
FAAN rallies stakeholders on airport security, judicial coordination
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has moved to strengthen security enforcement and judicial coordination across the nation’s airports. FAAN warned that offences committed within airport facilities pose serious risks to passenger confidence and national security.At a high-level stakeholders’…
Nike Teams Up With Slawn for a Nigerian-Inspired 2026 Collection feat. Jay-Jay Okocha & Patience Ozokwo
Nike and London-based artist Slawn unveil their 2026 Nigerian-inspired lifestyle collection ahead of its summer release. The campaign features football legend Jay-Jay Okocha and veteran actress Patience Ozokwo modeling the custom graphic jerseys and outerwear. The collection itself translates…
Ghana welcomes Pope’s apology over Catholic Church’s role in slavery
Ghana has welcomed Pope Leo XIV’s apology for the Catholic Church’s historic role in slavery, describing it as an “act of moral courage” that was important in the global pursuit of “truth, human dignity and justice”. Ghana has welcomed Pope…
Dangote receives hero’s welcome in Ethiopia, raises fertiliser investment to $4bn
The President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, received a hero’s welcome in Gode, Ethiopia, on a visit tied to his group’s fertiliser plant project in the country. He was hosted by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, and both men visited…
FCT Residents Lament “Crazy” Estimated Electricity Bills Amid Worsening Power Supply
FCT Residents Lament “Crazy” Estimated Electricity Bills Amid Worsening Power Supply Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have raised fresh concerns over what they describe as “crazy” estimated electricity bills despite enduring poor and inconsistent power supply in many…