· May 31

INEC Sets Dates For 2026 Ekiti, Osun Governorship Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the 2026 governorship election dates for Ekiti and Osun States, scheduled for July 20 and August 8, respectively. INEC Chairman Professor Mahmood Yakubu emphasized the importance of the commission’s role in strengthening Nigeria’s democracy during a swearing-in ceremony for six new Resident...
· May 31

15 Foreign Nationals Sentenced To One Year For Cybercrime In Lagos

Fifteen foreign nationals, including 11 Filipinos, 2 Chinese, 1 Malaysian, and 1 Indonesian, were convicted and sentenced to one year imprisonment each by two Federal High Court judges in Lagos for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged them with multiple offences related to cybercrime...
· May 31

Hold Your Govs, Lawmakers Accountable, Not Only Tinubu – APC Chieftain Charges Nigerians

Abayomi Nurain Mumuni, a chieftain of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), urged Nigerians to hold not only President Bola Ahmed Tinubu but also their local representatives accountable, including governors, senators, and other elected officials. He highlighted the importance of scrutiny at all levels of government, emphasizing that governors and...
· May 21

Super Eagles Coach Releases Squad For Unity Cup

Super Eagles Manager Eric Chelle has announced a 26-man squad for the May 2025 Unity Cup in London and a 21-player roster for an international friendly against Russia. Notably absent from the friendly squad are Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen, and Alex Iwobi, with no explanation given. The Unity Cup squad...
· May 18

Portable Dares Cubana Chief Priest To N100m Boxing Showdown

Nigerian street-hop artist Portable has challenged nightlife entrepreneur Cubana Chief Priest to a celebrity boxing match worth N100 million. Portable recently won against Speed Darlington and is seeking to face bigger opponents to boost his earnings and fame. He emphasized that the challenge is financially motivated, not personal, aiming for...
· May 8

69 Years Old Robert Prevost Becomes First American Pope

Cardinal Robert Prevost, 69, has been elected as the new Pope, taking the name Leo XIV and becoming the first U.S. pontiff. Prevost, from Chicago, spent much of his career as a missionary in Peru and was made a cardinal in 2023. He succeeds Pope Francis, the first Latin American...
· May 3

Big Brother Naija Unveils Audition Dates For 10th Season

Big Brother Naija’s tenth season auditions are scheduled to open online from May 3 to May 7, 2025. The reality show’s organizer, Multichoice, confirmed the upcoming season and teased more details soon. Online audition participants could be selected for limited physical auditions held over three days in three cities. The...