Veteran actor, Kola Oyewo, dies at 80 Nigeria’s creative industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran actor, dramatist, filmmaker and scholar, Dr. Kola Oyewo, who passed away at the age of 80, bringing to a close a remarkable career that spanned more than six decades and left an indelible mark on…
Court Sets June 18 for Trial as Factional PDP Chair, Turaki, Loses Bid for Early Ruling By our correspondent A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Maitama has scheduled June 18, 2026 for the commencement of trial in the criminal case against Kabiru Turaki, the factional Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party,…
2026 Democracy Day: Tinubu Committed to Inclusive Nigeria, Says Information Minister By Shalom Oludele The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to building a stronger, more inclusive and prosperous Nigeria. He made the statement within the week in Abuja during a press conference, marking activities for…
Democracy Day: FG admits hardship, says inflation easing despite security concerns By Lai Gidado Amid growing public concern over the rising cost of living and persistent security challenges, the Federal Government has acknowledged that inflation and insecurity continue to weigh heavily on Nigerians, even as it defended the reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s…
VIDEO: Warri–Itakpe train tragedy: Four die, 24 injured, as Senator Dafinone, Patrick Ukah survive By Dally Iyamu Four passengers, including an infant, were confirmed dead while 24 others sustained serious injuries after a train conveying 482 persons derailed along the Warri–Itakpe corridor near Agbor in Delta State, the Federal Government has said. The confirmation was…
Ondo Police Debunk Rumours of Bandit Presence Akure, Urge Public to Remain Calm The Ondo State Police Command wishes to categorically dismiss the rumours currently circulating in some parts of Akure and on social media alleging an invasion of bandits within the metropolis. The Command wishes to assure residents, particularly parents, students, school authorities and…
Family announces passing of community Matriarch, Mariya Garba Umar, at 76 By Binta Haroon The family of Malama Mariya Garba Umar has announced her peaceful passing on May 27, 2026, at the age of 76. In a statement signed by her in-law Mallam M.K. Ilyasu on behalf of the family, the deceased, fondly known as…
Hajj 2026: Video, Ondo pilgrims arrive Arafat a Defining stage of Hajj By Lai Gidado Days after a fatal auto crash involving Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia claimed the life of an Ondo pilgrim, the state’s contingent on Tuesday, proceeded to Mount Arafat to participate in one of the most significant rites of the…
Drama as ADC aborigine Elects Dumebi Kachikwu as Presidential Candidate for 2027 General Elections, another ADC presidential primary ongoing across the nation The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has formally elected Dumebi Kachikwu as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. The decision was reached during a special national convention and presidential primary held in…
PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS PROFESSOR SEGUN AINA AS NEW JAMB REGISTRAR President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure expires on July 31, 2026. Professor Aina, who will be 40 in July, is a distinguished academic…
