Gombe State in Mourning After Fatal Crash Claims Seven Journalists.

A somber mood has enveloped Gombe State following a fatal road accident on Saturday that claimed the lives of seven journalists and media workers. Four others sustained varying injuries in the crash.   The tragedy occurred near Kumo town in the Akko Local Government Area. According to officials, the victims were returning from a colleague’s…

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NNPP Leadership Appeals to Governor Yusuf to Reject Defection to APC.

The leadership of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano State has publicly appealed to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to remain within the party and resist any move to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC).   The plea was delivered by the State Party Chairman, Alhaji Suleiman Dungurawa, during a press conference held…

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FRSC’s “Free Water Campaign” Wins Praise from Travelers During Holiday Rush.

In an unconventional holiday safety drive, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has earned widespread commendation from motorists and passengers for distributing free bottled water along major travel corridors nationwide.   Dubbed the “Free Water Campaign,” the initiative, personally championed by Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed, aims to combat driver fatigue and dehydration during the peak…

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ADC, Labour Party Knock Tinubu’s Europe Trip as Insecurity Deepens at Home

As Nigeria grapples with a fresh wave of violence and mounting security concerns, President Bola Tinubu’s departure for Europe on holiday has triggered sharp criticism from opposition parties, who say the timing sends the wrong signal to a nation on edge. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Labour Party (LP) on Sunday accused the…

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2027: Labour Party, ADP Move to Form Ballot Alliance for Consensus Candidates

The Labour Party (LP) and the Action Democratic Party (ADP) have opened talks aimed at forming a broad political alliance to adopt consensus candidates ahead of future elections, beginning with the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council polls and the Osun State governorship election. The parties said the proposed alliance would focus on joint…

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FG Writes Off $1.42bn, N5.57tn NNPC Debt After Presidential Approval

President Bola Tinubu has approved the cancellation of a significant portion of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s outstanding debt to the Federation Account, wiping off about $1.42 billion and N5.57 trillion following a reconciliation of records between both parties. The approval was disclosed in a document prepared by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission…

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Tony Elumelu Foundation Annual Grant 2026: Funding African Entrepreneurs.

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has officially announced the opening dates for its flagship 2026 Annual Grant program, reinforcing its decade-long commitment to catalyzing African entrepreneurship. Applications for the highly competitive program will be accepted from January 1 to March 1, 2026.   Widely recognized as one of the continent’s most comprehensive entrepreneurship support initiatives,…

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US Airstrikes in Nigeria Disrupt Terrorist Groups, Spark Regional Displacement.

Recent missile strikes by the United States military on terrorist targets in northwestern Nigeria have reportedly forced extremist elements to relocate, raising concerns of a regional displacement and new security challenges.   The strikes, authorized by President Donald Trump on Christmas Day and coordinated with the Nigerian government, targeted Islamic State-affiliated hideouts in Sokoto State….

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Ghanaian Prophet Ebo Noah Urges Celebration After Failed Doomsday Prediction.

A Ghanaian clergyman, Ebo Noah, has told his congregation to “relax and enjoy themselves,” following the failure of his prophecy that a catastrophic global flood would occur on December 25, 2025.   The self-styled prophet addressed followers after the predicted doomsday passed without incident, stating that the prophesied catastrophe had been “postponed.”   His reversal…

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APC Candidate Declares “Divinely Guaranteed” Victory in Osun 2026.

Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2026 Osun State governorship election, has declared his victory is assured, calling his competitors weak and framing his bid as divinely favored.   Speaking at an annual prayer gathering organized by the An-sar-ud-deen Society in Ikire on Saturday 27th December , 2025, Oyebamiji, also…

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