Seyi Tinubu Installed as Okanlomo of Yorubaland
Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has been conferred with the traditional title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland, meaning “the beloved child of Yorubaland,” in a ceremony held at the Alaafin of Oyo’s Palace on Sunday, December 21, 2025. The event drew a large turnout of political leaders, traditional rulers, and supporters, including Senate […]
Judge Me by My Records, Not Style, Adeleke Tells Critics
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged critics of his administration to assess his leadership based on performance and measurable outcomes rather than personal style, insisting that his government has delivered good governance across all sectors of the state over the past three years. Adeleke spoke on Sunday at the Iwude Ijesha Carnival in Ilesa, […]
FG Secures Release of All 130 Abducted Niger Schoolchildren
The Federal Government has secured the release of the remaining 130 schoolchildren and staff abducted from St. Mary’s Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, Niger State, bringing the total number of freed victims to 230, with none left in captivity. The development was announced on Sunday by presidential spokesmen, Sunday Dare and Bayo Onanuga, via their […]
Tinubu Rejects Central Gaming Bill, Says Lottery Is a State Matter
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured state governments that he will not assent to the Central Gaming Bill recently passed by the National Assembly, insisting that lottery and gaming fall outside the constitutional responsibilities of the Federal Government. Tinubu made this position clear on Friday in Abuja while addressing leaders of the All Progressives Congress […]
Dangote Refinery Begins Nationwide PMS Sales at ₦739 Per Litre
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced nationwide sales of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at a pump price of ₦739 per litre, with the product now available across all MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations nationwide. The development marks a significant step in the refinery’s effort to make fuel more affordable, stabilise the downstream petroleum market and ease pressure on consumers, particularly […]
Nine Killed as Armed Assailants Open Fire at South African Tavern Near Johannesburg
At least nine people were killed early Sunday when a group of armed assailants opened fire inside and outside a tavern in South Africa, local police said. The attack occurred just before 1 a.m. at the KWA Noxolo tavern in Bekkersdal township, west of Johannesburg, according to South African Police Service spokesperson Brenda Muridili. Police […]
U.S. Coast Guard Intercepts Oil Tanker Near Venezuela as Pressure on Maduro Intensifies
The U.S. Coast Guard intercepted an oil tanker in international waters of the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Venezuela early Saturday, according to U.S. officials. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed the operation in a social media post, saying the Coast Guard apprehended the vessel with support from the Department of Defense during a […]
DOJ Denies Redacting Trump’s Name From Epstein Files as First Documents Are Released
The Justice Department’s second-highest-ranking official said Friday that there has been “no effort” to redact President Donald Trump’s name from the release of records connected to federal investigations into convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche made the remarks during an interview with ABC News, responding to questions from Chief Justice Correspondent […]
PDP Crisis Persists as Wike, Makinde Factions Stick to Their Guns Despite INEC Intervention
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) factions led by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike remain entrenched in their positions despite efforts by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to mediate the ongoing party crisis. INEC recently summoned the factions chaired by Tanimu Turaki and Abdulrahman Mohammed to its Abuja headquarters in […]
Presidency Dismisses Alleged Changes to Tax Laws Amid Atiku, Obi Criticism
The Presidency has refuted claims that portions of the newly enacted tax reform laws were secretly altered, insisting all actions followed the proper legal and legislative process. This comes as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, and several civil society groups demand a suspension of the laws, citing alleged […]
