Simon Ekpa, a prominent pro-Biafran agitator, is facing terrorism charges in Finland, with prosecutors pushing for a six-year prison sentence if he is found guilty. Ekpa, who has been under investigation for his alleged role in inciting violence in Nigeria’s South-East region, appeared at the Päijät-Häme District Court on Friday for a preparatory hearing related…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is set to implement a profiling operation on fuel stations located along border areas to crack down on the smuggling of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. This initiative was announced by Comptroller-General Adewale Adeniyi at the Federal Operations Unit Zone A in Ikeja, following the successful seizure…
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Saturday, officially handed over brand-new 2025 SUV vehicles to the 18 local government chairmen across the state, as part of his administration’s effort to boost grassroots development and service delivery. The vehicle commissioning ceremony was held at the State Secretariat in Benin City and attended by the Governor’s…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will today officially commission the completed section of Phase One, Section One of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, a major national infrastructure project aimed at boosting trade, tourism, and connectivity across Nigeria. Live Coverage on Aso Rock Villa YouTube The commissioning ceremony will be livestreamed via the official Aso Rock Villa YouTube…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have revealed their starting line-up for the highly anticipated Unity Cup final against the Reggae Boys of Jamaica, with head coach Eric Chelle making four key changes to the team. Notable additions to the starting XI include Werder Bremen full-back Felix Agu, Brentford’s Benjamin Frederick, Moses Simon, and Nathan Tella,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially inaugurated three Nigerian Navy Ships (NNS) — NNS SHERE, NNS FARO, and NNS IKOGOSI, along with three AW109 Trekker helicopters (501, 502, and 503) — into the Nigerian Navy fleet, reinforcing Nigeria’s commitment to maritime security. The historic event took place in Lagos on Saturday, with the President represented…
Super Eagles star, Ahmed Musa, has reportedly tied the knot with his fourth wife, Asmau Moriki, in a private wedding ceremony held in Kano State, according to NAIJABLOGDAILY The 31-year-old footballer, who remains one of Nigeria’s most recognized international players, continues to make headlines not just for his football achievements but also for his personal…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State has officially welcomed Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, its 2025 governorship candidate, after his recent visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja. Ukachukwu, speaking at a grand reception at the Chinua Achebe Airport, debunked growing rumours of an alleged alliance between the APC and the incumbent Governor Chukwuma…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially released the timetable and schedule of activities for the upcoming Ekiti and Osun State governorship elections in 2026. According to INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the Ekiti State governorship election is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, while the Osun State governorship election will hold on Saturday,…
A heated political exchange has erupted between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and the Senator representing the FCT, Ireti Kingibe, over the ongoing clampdown on ground rent defaulters in Abuja. The controversy began following the FCT Administration’s sealing of several properties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Secretariat and Access…
