FIFA sanctions Nigeria and DR Congo over World Cup play-off infractions
Four months after the contentious 2026 FIFA World Cup African play-off final, FIFA has imposed sanctions on both the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the DR Congo Football Federation following disciplinary breaches during the fixture. The match, held on November 16, 2025, in Morocco, saw DR Congo defeat Nigeria 4–3 on penalties to advance to […]
Toyin Abraham says public political support for Tinubu hurt her career
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham has spoken about the professional fallout she experienced after openly backing President Bola Tinubu during Nigeria’s last general election, acknowledging that the decision had a damaging effect on her career and the way audiences perceived her work. The actress said the reaction she faced afterwards was intense enough to […]
Cubana Chief Priest admits not backing Tinubu, commits to aligning with the president
Socialite and entrepreneur, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has publicly conceded that failing to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2023 general election was a mistake. Speaking during the South East segment of the Cityboy Movement tour in Imo State on Saturday, he declared that he and his associates would no […]
Influencer King Mitchy issues public apology following viral online feud with VeryDarkMan, others
Social media influencer and philanthropist Mitchell Mukoro, popularly known as King Mitchy, has publicly apologised after weeks of online controversy stemming from her clash with social commentator Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan. In a video shared on her Instagram page, Mitchy addressed Nigerians directly, admitting that her conduct during the heated online exchanges […]
Court extends El-Rufai’s ICPC detention until March 19 amid corruption probe
Former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, will remain in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) until March 19, 2026, as the agency continues its investigation into alleged corruption. The court’s decision allows ICPC additional time to conclude its probe before deciding whether to formally charge him or […]
Five lawmakers defect as APC strengthens majority in House of Representatives
Nigeria’s House of Representatives witnessed another round of political realignments on Wednesday as five lawmakers formally dumped their former opposition parties for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Accord Party, a development that further tilts the balance of power in favour of the APC and underscores the growing instability within opposition ranks across […]
Appeal Court upholds ruling stopping INEC from recognising PDP Ibadan convention
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the judgments of the Federal High Court restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the outcome of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) disputed national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, last November. In a unanimous decision delivered by a three-member panel led by Justice Uchechukwu […]
Peter Obi joins ADC, vows to challenge Electoral Act 2026 in court
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has officially registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), declaring that he will challenge the newly enacted Electoral Act 2026 in court over concerns that some of its provisions could be used to manipulate the outcome of the 2027 general elections. Obi made […]
Tinubu mourns victims of Boko Haram attack in Borno
President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the families of those killed in a recent terrorist attack on the Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The president described the incident as a tragic act of violence against innocent citizens and expressed sympathy to residents affected by the attack carried out […]
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu urges women to mentor girls, says ‘being naked is not beauty’
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged women across the country to take greater responsibility in mentoring young girls, stressing the need to instil strong values, discipline, and a sense of modesty in the younger generation. The first lady made the call while addressing Muslim and Christian women during an interfaith Iftar and Lent breaking […]