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From Governor to Monarch? Olubadan-In-Council Picks Ladoja

The Olubadan-In-Council has unanimously endorsed former Oyo State governor, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The endorsement took place at the new Olubadan Palace in Oke Aremo, Ibadan, following the passing of the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, on 7 July 2025. As Otun Olubadan—the highest-ranking chief in the civil line—Ladoja is […]

Tinubu gifts D’Tigress $100,000, flats and national honours

President Bola Tinubu has announced a reward of $100,000 and a flat for each member of Nigeria’s national female basketball team, D’Tigress, following their recent victory at the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship. Represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima at a reception held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu also conferred national honours on the players, […]

2027 already? INEC says early campaigning violates Electoral Act

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned political parties against engaging in early public campaigns for the 2027 general elections, describing such actions as a violation of the Electoral Act. Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Mr. Rotimi Oyekanmi, issued the caution in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in […]

‘I’ve Had Enough’: Ademola Lookman’s Emotional Exit Plea to Atalanta

Nigerian international Ademola Lookman has formally requested a transfer from Serie A side Atalanta, alleging the club reneged on an agreement to allow him to leave if a fair offer was received. In a statement posted on Instagram on Sunday, Lookman expressed his disappointment over what he described as “months of broken promises” and “poor […]

“No Team Without Coaches”: Adeboye Weighs in on Falcons’ Bonus

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has called for fair compensation for Nigerian sports coaches, arguing that they deserve as much recognition as players. Speaking on Sunday at the RCCG’s monthly Thanksgiving Service in Ebute-Meta, Lagos, Adeboye applauded President Bola Tinubu for awarding the naira equivalent of […]

NiMet Forecasts Thunderstorms and Flash Floods Nationwide

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast widespread thunderstorms and rainfall across the country from Monday to Wednesday, warning of a high risk of flash floods in several states. According to its weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, NiMet predicted morning thunderstorms and moderate rainfall on Monday in parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Sokoto, Kebbi, […]

Toxic Trade: NAFDAC Cracks Down on Dangerous Products in Lagos Market

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confiscated banned, expired, and unregistered products worth over N1.5 billion during a major enforcement operation in Lagos. The raid was carried out on Saturday by the agency’s Investigation and Enforcement Directorate at the cosmetics section of the Trade Fair market. A truck transporting […]

Unstoppable Streak: D’Tigress March Into Another Afrobasket Final

Nigeria’s D’Tigress have reached the final of the 2025 Women’s Afrobasket tournament for the fifth consecutive time after a hard-fought 75–68 victory over Senegal in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. In a match billed as the “final before the final,” the Nigerians overcame an eight-point deficit at the start of the fourth quarter to outplay their long-time […]

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