Nigeria
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Nigeria, Others To Face Elimination In The Near World Cup Qualifications
As the battle for African qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup heats up, Egypt and Morocco are positioning themselves as frontrunners to clinch early tickets to the global tournament, which will be hosted across…
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Hon. Waheed Akintayo Commissions Renovated Classrooms, Empowers Over 120 Beneficiaries in Olunde
In a continued drive to enhance grassroots development and promote quality education, Hon. Waheed Akintayo, member of the Oyo State House of Assembly representing Oluyole Constituency, has commissioned a newly renovated block of classrooms and…
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Nollywood Actress Nkechi Blessing Narrowly Escapes Danger as Ceiling Collapses at Her Lekki Residence
Nollywood actress and social media influencer Nkechi Blessing Sunday narrowly avoided a serious accident when the POP ceiling of her home in Lekki, Lagos, suddenly collapsed. The actress revealed the incident through a video on…
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Boxing: Lagos to Host Major Boxing Event on Independence Day
Nigeria will celebrate Independence Day with a major international boxing event in Lagos, featuring British-Nigerian boxer Dan Azeez and other top fighters. Organized by Balmoral Group Promotions and AK Promotions, the event will be broadcast…
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APC Demands Kano Elections Be Scrapped Over Thug Violence and Voter Chaos
The All Progressives Congress has called for the immediate cancellation of the Shanono/Bagwai Constituency bye-election and the Ghari Constituency rerun in Kano State, citing widespread violence and chaotic disruptions that have marred the electoral process.…
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By-Elections: Ibadan North Votes on Empty Seats as Voters Stay Away
The Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election on Saturday got off to a slow start, with low voter turnout reported at numerous polling units. The by-election was prompted by the death of Hon. Olajide Akinremi, the…
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Nine New Varsities Approved as FG Suspends Fresh Applications
In a major move to overhaul Nigeria’s higher education landscape, the Federal Government has greenlit nine new private universities, ending years of regulatory delays and unlocking billions in dormant investments. The announcement was made by…
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Ibadan Shuts Down as Olubadan Oba Olakulehin Is Laid to Rest
In an unprecedented show of respect, Ibadan’s bustling markets came to a complete halt on Friday morning as the city mourned the passing of its revered monarch, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the 43rd Olubadan, who was…
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WAEC Faces Backlash Over Poor Results, English Failures, and Portal Shutdown
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is under intense criticism after temporarily shutting down its result checker portal on Wednesday evening due to “technical issues.” This development adds to growing public frustration over the 2025…
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Labour Party Slams ‘Fake’ INEC Protest, Labels Organisers Political Impostors
The Labour Party has rejected any involvement in a protest planned for Wednesday, August 6, at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), describing the organisers as “impostors” and “political impersonators.” Via a…
