Davido named head of youth mobilisation for Adeleke’s 2026 Osun re-election campaign

Davido

Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has been appointed as the head of youth mobilisation for the Accord Party’s campaign council in Osun State ahead of the August 2026 governorship election. The move signals a major push to harness youth influence in the forthcoming political contest. The appointment ties the music star directly […]

El-Rufai to remain in ICPC custody as court adjourns bail ruling till June

Nasir El-Rufai

A Kaduna State High Court has ordered that former governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai remain in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) after postponing its ruling on his bail application until the first week of June. The decision was delivered on Tuesday by the presiding judge, Darius Khobo, following […]

APC fixes May 15 for presidential primary, releases full timetable for 2027 elections

APC Osun governorship election

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced May 15 and 16 for its presidential primary as part of a comprehensive timetable for its 2027 general election preparations. The schedule, unveiled on Tuesday night, also outlines dates for governorship, National Assembly and state assembly primaries. The timetable aligns with the window provided by the Independent […]

TikToker faces N50m lawsuit over viral ‘long-lasting’ bread video

Bread

A TikTok user identified as Love has disclosed that she is being sued for N50 million by a bread company following a viral video in which she questioned the unusually long shelf life of a loaf in her possession. The clip, which gained traction across social media platforms, showed her expressing concern that the bread […]

JAMB releases 632,788 UTME results, warns against AI-manipulated scores

JAMB

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of results for 632,788 candidates who participated in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), marking a major stage in the ongoing nationwide exercise. Candidates who sat for the examination on Thursday can now access their results through the approved channels, according to the […]

DJ Cuppy reveals preference for low-key 9–5 man with no social media presence

DJ Cuppy

Nigerian disc jockey and entertainer DJ Cuppy has revealed that her preferences in relationships have evolved significantly over time, as she now leans towards a more private and low-profile partner. She made the disclosure during a recent appearance on The Zeze Millz Show, where she discussed her dating experiences and lessons learned from past relationships. […]

Tinubu dismisses opposition coalition, intimidation, vows to continue reforms

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has dismissed concerns over what he described as a growing political alliance among opposition parties, insisting that no coalition would intimidate or derail his administration’s agenda. He reaffirmed his commitment to governance and national development, stating that he remains focused on delivering reforms despite political pushback. The president made the remarks on […]

Mercy Eke says she would trade fame for $2b wealth

Mercy Eke

Big Brother Naija season 4 winner Mercy Eke has said she would willingly give up her fame in exchange for substantial financial wealth, emphasising that money holds greater value to her than celebrity status. In a recent interview, the reality television star revealed that she would trade her public recognition and influence for as much […]