Gunmen have abducted the Vice Chairman of Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Grace Ogunleye. According to reports, Ogunleye was kidnapped along the Ipere–Iludun Ekiti road while returning from official duties on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Her vehicle was later found abandoned by the roadside, while her whereabouts remain unknown. It was gathered that…
Siminalayi Fubara, the governor of Rivers State, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in the state. In a statement he personally signed on Wednesday, Fubara said he would support whoever becomes the party’s candidate. He explained that the decision came after wide discussions with his family, friends, and political allies….
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has named a 26-man squad for Nigeria’s participation in the upcoming Unity Cup and next month’s international friendlies against Poland and Portugal. The Unity Cup is a four-nation international football invitational tournament held in London, England. The 2026 Unity Cup is scheduled to take place from May…
The much-anticipated 1,000 Tech University Scholarships for Nigerian Indigent Whizkids, powered by the Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation and supported by TD Africa, Konga Group, Zinox Technologies, and Task Systems, is now officially live, opening a transformative pathway for brilliant young Nigerians seeking a future in technology. The scholarship initiative, which was first announced by…
Singer Chike has sparked online reactions after a viral audio clip surfaced from a private conversation involving Sandra Edoho, ex-wife of TV personality Frank Edoho, with whom he is allegedly linked romantically. In the recording, Chike is heard expressing concern that the alleged affair with a married woman could negatively affect his public image…
Media personality,Media personality, Toke Makinwa has heavily criticized Sandra Edoho, the estranged wife of TV host Frank Edoho, for using a past public dispute about an interior decor job to calm singer Chike’s fears in a leaked audio conversation. In the viral audio recording purportedly between Sandra and Chike, the singer expressed concern that…
The Defence Headquarters said the ongoing joint counterterrorism operations conducted by Nigerian troops and the United States Africa Command have k!lled 175 ISIS terrorists, including a top global operative, during coordinated strikes in North-East Nigeria. Director of Defence Information, Samaila Uba, who disclosed this in an operational update on Monday, May 19, 2026, said…
A Brazilian man came back to life after a funeral home realised he was still breathing as they prepared his body for his wake. Juraci Rosa Alves was admitted to a hospital on May 16, where a doctor declared him d£ad due to respiratory failure. A funeral home was then called and Alves, 88,…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Tanzania, Madagascar, and Guinea-Bissau in the race for qualification to next summer’s Africa Cup of Nations jointly-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The four teams are placed in Group L. The draw was conducted at the headquarters of the Egyptian Football Association in Cairo on Tuesday,…
The Nigeria Police Force have arrested two suspects involved in a case of criminal conspiracy, kidnapping, armed robbery, and unlawful possession of firearms linked to a violent syndicate operating within Kaduna State and adjoining communities. A statement from the force spokesperson, DCP Anthony Placid, says the suspects in custody, Yusuf Rabo and Musa Adamu,…
