The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Bright Ngene of the Labour Party (LP) the winner of the rerun election held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, for the Enugu South 1 State Constituency. Ngene, a legal practitioner, is currently serving a jail term at Enugu Prison. He was sentenced by an Enugu South Magistrates…
A 45-year-old man, Joshua Pius, has been arraigned before a Chief Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti for allegedly stealing drums, bells, and other items from a church. During the trial, police prosecutor Inspector Olubu Apata stated that the suspect, along with other gang members currently at large, committed the crime on August 12, 2025. Inspector Apata…
The Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ajao Adewale, has revealed that illegal mining in Nigeria has evolved into a cartel-controlled enterprise, backed by powerful Nigerians, with the proceeds used to finance terrorism and banditry. He warned that this illicit activity costs the nation an estimated $9 billion (₦13.7 trillion) each year.…
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface is reportedly close to securing a move to Serie A giants AC Milan. According to Sky Sports reporter Patrick Berger, Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan are in advanced negotiations to finalize a permanent transfer deal. “Victor Boniface (24) is close to joining AC Milan! The Italian side and…
Former Super Eagles forward Brown Ideye has officially announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 36. The announcement was made via his social media platforms, marking the end of a career that spanned over a decade and saw him play across multiple top-flight leagues around the world. “After much thought and consideration,…
The Kano State Government has announced plans to implement an amnesty framework for youths who voluntarily renounce thuggery, as part of broader efforts to tackle gang violence and social unrest in the state. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Waiya, during the official launch of a profiling exercise under the newly…
Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have arrested eight suspected members of a notorious human trafficking syndicate operating between Nigeria and Ghana, and rescued 29 victims, the majority of whom are foreign nationals from West African countries. The operation was carried out at a popular apartment tucked away…
Billboard has unveiled its list of the Top 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All Time, with 2Face Idibia’s classic hit “African Queen” taking the coveted number one spot. Wizkid emerges as the only artist with two entries in the top 10, with “Ojuelegba” landing at No. 2 and the global smash “Essence” featuring Tems at…
As a measure to combat paternity fraud, human rights activist Deji Adeyanju has called for mandatory DNA testing before birth certificates are issued to newborns in Nigeria. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Adeyanju urged the National Assembly to consider introducing legislation to that effect. His proposal has gained traction online, with many…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has officially ruled that all mobile phones must be completely switched off during aircraft take-off and landing. Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, confirmed the new directive, noting that regulations concerning the use of phones and other electronic devices during flights in Nigeria…
