Senate Halts Push for Mandatory Electronic Vote Transmission in New Electoral Reforms
Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber has once again resisted efforts to enshrine mandatory electronic transmission…
Senate Halts Push for Mandatory Electronic Vote Transmission in New Electoral Reforms
Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber has once again resisted efforts to enshrine mandatory electronic transmission of election results into law, preserving the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) discretion in determining how results are handled from polling units. This decision, reached during deliberations on the Electoral Amendment Bill, revives longstanding tensions over transparency and fraud prevention…
Student Leader , Brother Killed in Kwara Bandit Attack: Urgent Calls for Action to Combat Insecurity
In a tragic incident that has left the Kwara State College of Nursing Sciences (KWASCONS) community in mourning, a bandit attack in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State on Tuesday night claimed the lives of a midwifery student and his brother. The victims, Salihu Bio Khalid, a former president of the Student Union…
Court Orders Three Independent DNA Tests to Resolve Mohbad’s Paternity Case
A fresh development in the ongoing family dispute over the paternity of Mohbad’s son, Liam, has emerged from the Ikorodu High Court, which has ordered three independent DNA tests to determine the biological father. This ruling comes after a series of complications surrounding the DNA testing process that had hindered the resolution of the…
OAUTH Unveils Nigeria’s First Immunotherapy Trial for Colorectal Cancer
Nigeria has recorded a major medical milestone with the launch of its first-ever immunotherapy clinical trial for colorectal cancer at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital (OAUTH), Ile-Ife, Osun State. The trial marks the first use of immunotherapy for cancer treatment in Nigeria and across sub-Saharan Africa. The initiative brings together experts from Obafemi Awolowo…
Gospel Giants Nathaniel Bassey, Frank Edwards, Bishop Wale Oke Pay Tribute To Late Worship Icon Ron Kenoly
The global gospel music community is mourning the passing of legendary worship leader and songwriter, Dr. Ron Kenoly, whose songs shaped contemporary praise and worship across generations and continents. Kenoly’s longtime music director, Bruno Miranda, confirmed his death on Tuesday via a statement shared on the worship leader’s official Instagram page. According to the statement,…
Former Pension Boss Maina Collapses, Rushed to Abuja Hospital
Abdulrasheed Maina, the former chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), has been hospitalized after collapsing outside his office on Tuesday, according to his media assistant, Emmanuel Nweke. The incident, which occurred while Maina was attempting to access the building, led to him losing his balance and falling down a staircase, causing…
After Ifunanya’s Death, Senate Demands Nationwide Antivenom Supply
The Nigerian Senate has called for urgent action to address the shortage of antivenoms in hospitals across the country following the tragic death of Abuja-based singer and former The Voice Nigeria contestant, Ifunanya Nwangene, widely known as Nanyah. The Senate has urged the Federal Ministry of Health, in partnership with the National Agency for…
Uber Earnings: Revenue Surges 20%, Stock Price Drops
Uber Technologies released a complex fourth-quarter financial report that left Wall Street investors visibly shaken. The ride-hailing giant recorded a robust twenty percent jump in total quarterly revenue performance. However, this growth failed to mask a significant decline in the company’s net income levels. Markets responded immediately by pushing share prices downward during early trading…
Public Outrage Erupts in Senegal Over Sanitary Pad Scandal Involving Softcare
A growing scandal in Senegal has ignited public outrage after accusations surfaced that a major Chinese company, Softcare, had used expired materials in the production of sanitary pads and diapers. The controversy, which has drawn widespread attention and sparked protests, centers on claims that thousands of kilograms of unsuitable raw materials, including polyethylene film,…
Winter Olympics 2026: Schedule, Stars, and How to Watch
The 2026 Winter Olympics kick off on February 6, 2026, in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. If you’re already planning your travel or wondering how to catch the action from Nigeria or anywhere in the world, this guide covers everything you need to know. When Do 2026 Winter Olympics Start? Mark your calendar for…