The death toll from a deadly mass shooting at a township pub in South Africa has risen to 10, police confirmed on Tuesday, as investigators identified two possible suspects linked to the attack. The shooting occurred in the early hours of Sunday at a tavern in Bekkersdal, about 46 kilometres west of Johannesburg. According to…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed Temitope George as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC), in a move designed to deepen regulatory oversight and accelerate reforms in the state’s power sector. The appointment was disclosed in a circular issued on Tuesday by the Head of Service, Bode…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles began their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) journey with a 2–1 victory over Tanzania in a lively Group C encounter on Tuesday. Goals from Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman secured all three points for the three-time African champions, who dominated large spells of the match despite missing several chances. Ajayi opened…
A tragic road accident involving a petrol tanker and the convoy of Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has resulted in the death of a police dispatch rider, Ibrahim Hussaini. Akpabio disclosed the incident on Tuesday while addressing senators during plenary, expressing deep sorrow over the loss and offering condolences to the bereaved family. The late officer,…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has released his 2026 prophecies on Saturday, 20th of December, 2025. In the presence of several media practitioners, Primate Ayodele released the 146-page prophecies for the coming year containing warnings for Nigerian leaders, Nigeria, the African continent and global leaders. The prophet noted that the…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally confirmed the defection of Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling party, marking a significant political shift in the North Central region. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, during the party’s 14th National…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed calls for far-reaching reforms in Nigeria’s security architecture and governance system, insisting that the establishment of state police and the full implementation of local government autonomy must become a practical reality rather than remain theoretical ideals. The President made this position clear while addressing governors, leaders of the All…
ABAKALIKI — Tragedy struck the Ebonyi State Police Command on Tuesday following the sudden death of an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Ogbon-Inu Taiwo Popoola, who reportedly slumped during a management meeting at the command headquarters in Abakaliki. Sources disclosed that the incident occurred at about 10:30 a.m. while a senior officers’ management meeting was…
ABUJA – The Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointments of 64 ambassadorial nominees, including prominent politicians, former public office holders and career diplomats, following the consideration of a report by its Committee on Foreign Affairs. Among those confirmed as non-career ambassadors and high commissioners are Senator Jimoh Ibrahim (APC, Ondo South); former Chairman of the…
Nollywood actress and Actors Guild of Nigeria member, Ms. Doris Ogala, has formally demanded the sum of N1 billion in damages from Lagos-based cleric, Pastor Chris Okafor, founder of Grace Nation Liberation City, over an alleged breach of promise to marry. The demand was contained in a legal letter dated December 16, 2025, issued by…
