Written by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for effective synergy among stakeholders to ensure informed and non-violent participation of voters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Election scheduled for Feb. 21, 2026. INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner for FCT, Mallam Aminu Idris, made the call at the implementation meeting on voter enlightenment activities towards … Continue reading “FCT Poll: INEC seeks stakeholders’ synergy to enhance voters’ participation”
A UK-based Nigerian lawyer has shared a deeply personal account of how she narrowly escaped being k!lled during a violent incident in Kano in 2004, saying the trauma has followed her into adulthood. Writing on social media, Adaugo described watching an innocent woman frying akara being brutally attacked and murdered with her baby beside her. She … Continue reading “It terrifies me when I see those who should be advocating for good governance claiming there’s no genocide – UK-based Nigerian lawyer says as she recounts how she escaped getting k!lled in Kano”
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been named the 2025 CAF Women’s National Team of the Year, capping off a spectacular year marked by dominance, resilience, and a record-extending continental triumph. The accolade was presented on Wednesday, November 19, at the 2025 CAF Awards held at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Rabat, Morocco. The recognition comes … Continue reading “Super Falcons wins national team of the year at CAF Awards 2025”
Kieran Hayler, the ex-husband of British model Katie Price, arrived at Crawley Magistrates Court this morning for his first appearance after being charged with three counts of r@pe and one count of s3xual assault against a 13-year-old girl. The 38-year-old, who was married to Price at the time of the alleged offences, kept his head … Continue reading “Model Katie Prices ex-husband Kieran Hayler arrives at court being charged with r@ping 13-year-old girl”
…Record Increase in Credit Availability By Elizabeth Adegbesan A new report by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) shows that banks recorded increased default rates on secured loans in the third quarter of 2025 (Q3’25), even as credit availability rose across various lending categories. The Credit Conditions Survey, released on Wednesday, indicated that default rates … Continue reading “Banks record higher default rates on secured loans in Q3 2025 — CBN Survey”
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has distributed a total of N2.094 trillion to the Federal Government, state governments, and local councils as revenue for October 2025. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Bawa Mokwa, following FAAC’s November 2025 meeting … Continue reading “FAAC shares N2.09trn to FG, states, local councils as October revenue”
By Femi Bolaji Jalingo — Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, on Wednesday presented a N650 billion appropriation bill for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly. Tagged the “Budget of Demonstration,” the proposal places strong emphasis on infrastructure, energy, and social development, with a significant boost to capital expenditure. According to the … Continue reading “Kefas presents N650bn ‘Budget of Demonstration’ for 2026”
By Enitan Abdultawab Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi says Nigeria’s failure to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup is “an absolute shame,” insisting that even winning the Africa Cup of Nations in December won’t make up for it. The former Chelsea midfielder insisted the Nigeria Football Federation board must resign immediately for failing … Continue reading “Winning AFCON won’t make up for 2026 World Cup miss – Mikel”
… couple arrested By Wole Mosadomi, Minna Minna – The Niger State Police Command has rescued six children from a human trafficking syndicate operating in different parts of the state over the past month. Among the suspects apprehended is a couple found with two of the trafficked children. In a recent operation, police operatives attached … Continue reading “Police rescue six children from human trafficking syndicate in Niger State”
By Kingsley Omonobi The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has announced plans to recruit and train 24,000 soldiers to boost the operational capacity of the Nigerian Army amid escalating security challenges nationwide. Gen. Shaibu made the disclosure on Wednesday during an operational visit to the 1 Division, Nigerian Army, in Kaduna, … Continue reading “Insecurity: Army Chief reveals plan to recruit 24,000 soldiers”