The senator from Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, has urged the senators and representatives working on the Electoral Amendment Bill to fully implement the House’s version. On Wednesday, while speaking to journalists in Abuja, Dickson made this demand, stating that weakening the electronic transmission provision could compromise the integrity of the elections. This comes just 48 … Read more
Gbenga Daniel, the former governor of Ogun State, and Ibikunle Amosun, his successor, did not attend the APC strategic meeting that endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term. On Wednesday, at the June 12 Cultural Centre in Kuto, Abeokuta, a gathering of APC heavy hitters met. Among those in attendance were sitting and former … Read more
Isaac Aloma, better known by his stage name Zicsaloma, is a well-known comedian and actor. He recently admitted that his family members’ spoilt behaviour prevented him from becoming financially independent. While discussing his thoughts on financial freedom in a recent video broadcast, the skitmaker made this revelation. If one wants to be financially independent, he … Read more
The Kwara State Government has refuted claims circulating on social media regarding fatalities attributed to Lassa fever during the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in the state. The rejection was articulated in a statement released by Saad Hamdalat, the Information Officer of the Kwara State Ministry of Health, subsequent to an urgent inquiry … Read more
Health sector experts have advocated for heightened awareness, early detection, and equitable access to care to address the nation’s escalating cancer incidence. The announcement was made during the 2026 World Cancer Day event organised by the Ogun State branch of the Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social … Read more
During the revision of the Electoral Act on Tuesday, Senate spokesman Yemi Adaramodu stated that parliamentarians diligently endeavoured to serve the best interests of Nigerians. Adaramodu issued this statement on Tuesday during an appearance on ‘Politics Today,’ a show on Channels Television. 460PLAY reports that the Senate revised the Electoral Act on Tuesday to permit … Read more
Super Eagles coach Éric Chelle stated that the team’s primary striker, Victor Osimhen, participated in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations although suffering from a hamstring injury. Despite experiencing physical issues throughout the tournament in Morocco, the Galatasaray striker distinguished himself as one of the premier players, netting four goals and delivering two assists in … Read more
Nollywood actor Frederick Leonard has submitted a petition against filmmaker and media personality Stanley Ontop for purported defamation. Frederick, in a plea submitted to the Delta State Police Command via his legal representatives, Uche Okoro & Co, alleged that Stanley Ontop has been unprovokedly defaming his reputation for over two years. In the appeal dated … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has proclaimed a campaign against insecurity, asserting that terrorism and banditry must be eradicated for Nigeria’s Renewed Hope development strategy to provide genuine economic progress and national stability. Tinubu delivered the address during the inauguration of the Second National Economic Council (NEC) Conference at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja, … Read more
The 14 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, located in Ohafia, announced that its forces conducted clearance operations on February 8, 2026, along the Umuchima pipeline route leading into a forest in Abia State. The Army reported the discovery of two locally manufactured Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) constructed from 5kg gas cylinders, nails, water-gel explosives, two … Read more