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INEC Blacklist Transporters, Investigates Staff Over FCT Council Election Shortfalls
The INEC review meeting also covers the conduct of bye-elections for two state constituencies in Rivers and Kano states.
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Lagos Officials Rescue Unstable Woman in Distress at Panti Police Station
An unsigned statement on the Facebook page of the Lagos State Government further indicates that the unidentified woman took an Uber ride from Lekki to the Panti Police Station, with her luggage of three bags of different sizes.
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Gov Abiodun Splashes N50m on Super Falcons Ahead of 2026 WAFCON Qualifier Against Benin Amazons
Governor Dapo Abiodun noted that the return of the Super Falcons to the MKO Abiola International Stadium in Abeokuta was validation that his administration was doing something right in Ogun State.
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NDLEA Secures Court Order Extending Detention of Ship, Crew Involved in Cocaine Smuggling from Brazil
This comes eleven days after NDLEA impounded the ‘MV San Anthonio’ at the Apapa seaport in Lagos for smuggling of twenty-five-point-five kilograms of cocaine from Brazil. NDLEA had earlier on November 16 also impounded ‘MV Nord Bosporus’ – at the same Apapa seaport in Lagos for cocaine smuggling.
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US DoJ Moves to Strip Citizenship from Nigerian Man Convicted of Fraud
In a statement, the DOJ disclosed that EMMANUEL OLUWATOSIN KAZEEM attempted to steal more than Ninety-One Million Dollars from the US Internal Revenue Service in a fraud scheme targeted at over two hundred and fifty-nine thousand victims.
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Trabzonspor Confirms CHIBUIKE NWAIWU Injury Worries
Medical assessments, including an MRI scan, revealed bleeding and swelling in the inner thigh muscles of his left leg.
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WNTD 2025: CAPPA HAILS ADO-EKITI SMOKE-FREE CITY DECLARATION ...URGES FG TO BOOST TOBACCO CONTROL FUNDING
"This strategic move aligns with global best practices and the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), to safeguard the health and well-being of Ekiti residents.” CAPPA Executive Director.
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Nigeria-US Working Group Launched in Abuja; Outlines Areas of Cooperation to Improve Religious Freedom and Bolster Security
The Nigeria-US Working Group was established in response to the designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern by President Donald J. Trump under the International Religious Freedom Act.
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SEXUAL OFFENCES TRIAL: DIDDY TO REMAIN IN PRISON TILL OCT 3 FOR SENTENCING, AFTER ACQUITTAL OF MORE SERIOUS CHARGES
After an extensive deliberation that lasted over thirteen hours, the jury found COMBS not guilty of sex racketeering and sex trafficking of two women.
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Nigeria's Victor Osimhen Tops 2025 CAF Player of the Year Award Nominees
OSIMHEN is running against the likes of Egypt and Liverpool star forward MOHAMED SALAH, as well as Moroccan and Paris Saint-Germain defender ACHRAF HAKIMI.
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COURT FREEZES BANK ACCOUNTS OF FORMER NNPLC GMD, MELE KYARI
Part of the revelations in the affidavit indicate that the sum of over Six Hundred and Sixty-Six Million Naira found in the bank accounts are suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities.
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AIRPORT UNRULY BEHAVIOUR: EMMANSON REMANDED, WITH LIFE ‘NO FLY’ BAN, AVIATION MINISTER KICKS, OBI RAISES QUESTION OF BIAS
OBI – the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, questioned the speed of the arraignment and remand of Comfort Emmanson, with veiled comparison to a similar incident involved Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal.
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Tinubu, Otti Mourn Death of Popular Evangelist, Rev Dr Uma Ukpai At 80
"Dr Ukpai's mission was clearly to unite the Christian fold and different faiths and spread peace and harmony. He was a builder, building men and bridges linking different faiths, people, tongues, and tribes." - President Tinubu
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77,792 Suspects Arrested; 14, 225 Convicted; 14.8m kg of Illicit Drugs Seized in NDLEA's 5-Year Scorecard
NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brig-Gen MOHAMED BUBA MARWA presented the scorecard at an awards and commendation ceremony held at the NDLEA National Headquarters in Abuja.
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Caution: Two Chelsea Fans in Hospital Ahead of Champions League Game in Naples
In a statement confirming an incident that took place on Tuesday evening in Naples, Chelsea management said the two fans involved sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
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Police Service Commission Warns About Circulation of Fake Police Recruitment Portal
In a statement by the Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, TORTY NJOKU KALU, the PSC noted that there is currently no ongoing recruitment exercise into the Nigeria Police Force, and no portal has been opened for such exercise.
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POLICE INVESTIGATE VIDEO OF LAGOS SCHOOL BOYS IN DRINKING, SMOKING, DANCING FRENZY
The police spokesperson said the school proprietor, whose name was not mentioned in the statement, admitted that the individuals seen in the video had already graduated from the school and left the institution.
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NBA Eti-Osa Branch Celebrates Night of Elegance, Networking and Entertainment at 2025 Special Dinner
In his message ahead of the event, the NBA, Eti-Osa Branch Chairman, OLANREWAJU OBADINA, noted that the dinner event will be more than a social gathering — as it will mark the celebration of cultural identity, professional excellence, and the unique spirit of Eti-Osa.
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Police Arrest 5 Teenagers Over N1.7m Fake Kidnapping Scheme in Lagos
Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent ABIMBOLA ADEBISI said an investigation by detectives of the Ago Palace Division revealed that the supposed victim, identified as VICTOR ALIGWO, connived with four of his friends to create the video, using the room of one UMEH VICTOR.
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FACEBOOK WHISTLEBLOWER BARRED FROM RELEASING NEW BOOK CRITICISNG ZUCKERBERG, OTHERS
The author of the book, Sarah Wynn-Williams, was fired from her position as a global policy director for Facebook in 2017. Wynn-Willaim made scathing comments about chief executive Mark Zuckerberg, former chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg and the company.
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NBA Eti-Osa Branch Marks 2025 Year-End with Special Dinner Tagged: Night of Elegance, Networking and Entertainment
In his message ahead of the event, the NBA, Eti-Osa Branch Chairman, OLANREWAJU OBADINA, noted that the dinner event will be more than a social gathering — as it will mark the celebration of cultural identity, professional excellence, and the unique spirit of Eti-Osa.
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"My friend has not died, he has only changed address..." - Pastor Adeboye Mourns Rev Dr Uma Ukpai
"Reverend Uma Ukpai was not just a minister of the gospel, he was a true general in the army of our God, a man of unshakable faith, quiet strength, and uncommon humility. "
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NBA Backs SAN Against SOWORE Over Sanctity of Abuja Courtroom
The NBA President disclosed in a statement that public access to the courtroom is a right exercised within boundaries of decorum, discipline, and respect for judicial authority.
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Iran War: Lack of Planning Exposes Nig to Global Economic Shocks – PETER OBI
The former governor of Anambra State, who is now a chieftain of the Africa Democratic Congress, ADC, said most countries, whether they are oil-producing or non-oil-producing, maintain strategic petroleum reserves to cushion against supply or price shocks.
Read More →ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY MOURNS DEATH OF POPE FRANCIS
In a statement on the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, Lambeth Palace noted that: "we cherish the strong bond between Popes and Archbishops of Canterbury - the fruit of many decades of ecumenical dialogue."
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Abia North-2027: LP Chieftain Knocks Sen OUK Over Claim of Energy Partnership Deal with Chinese Coy
The Abiriba-born industrialist-turned politician, Chief DAVID OGBA ONUOHA, took to his social media page to criticize Senator ORJI UZOR KALU in what he titled: “From Rants to Photo Ops: A Man and His Lifetime of Gamji”.
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FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025: Flamingos Battle-Ready for France
By 8pm today, Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the Football Academy Mohammed VI (Pitch 1), in Rabat, the Flamingos will not just be playing France, they will be playing for belief, redemption, and survival.
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NPFL: Remo Stars Get First Win In Seven Games, Insurance Destroys Ikorodu City
HARUNA HADI scored the two goals for the Sky Blue Stars in what was Technical Adviser Usman Abd'Allah's first game in charge of the Ikenne-based club.
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Lagos Night Club Owner, Pretty Mike, Arrested for Alleged Drug Party
The NDLEA spokesman said the raid followed intelligence about the drug party, with undercover operatives infiltrating the venue between 11pm on Saturday, October 25, before disrupting the gathering at about 3am on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
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NCC ATTRACTS $1B NEW TELECOM INVESTMENTS, AS MAIDA-LED MGT UNVEILS SCORECARD
Dr AMINU MAIDA equally used the opportunity to dispel insinuations about the newly introduced 2025 Guidelines on Corporate Governance for operators, saying it was in line with standard practice to ensure the rotation of management for transparency, accountability and sustainability.
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