Former Chairman of the Ogun State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Akeem Bodunrin, popularly known as Iyeru, has reportedly died. The report of his death began circulating on Saturday, September 12, 2026, throwing members of the transport community and his associates into uncertainty. However, the reported death had not…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of Presidential candidates and their running mates for the January 2027 general elections. The list, signed by the Secretary to the Commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, was released on Saturday in Abuja and contains the names of Presidential candidates sponsored by 18 political parties. According to…
A mother in Anambra State has reportedly been arrested following allegations that she sexually abused her underage daughters and recorded the acts for distribution to an online audience. The disturbing allegations sparked outrage after videos purportedly involving the woman and her children surfaced online, prompting calls for law-enforcement authorities to investigate and protect the children….
Nollywood Actor Daniel Etim Effiong has responded to criticism over his kissing scenes in movies, questioning whether people who condemn such scenes would ask a gynaecologist similar questions about examining female patients as part of his profession. The Actor made his position known in a video while addressing the debate surrounding actors who engage in…
Nigerians who invested money in an online platform known as PXES are reportedly counting their losses after the platform stopped paying participants and became inaccessible. The development has left investors who reportedly committed between tens of thousands and millions of Naira uncertain about the whereabouts of their funds and the operators of the platform. Global…
South African authorities have extradited six Nigerian Nationals to the United States over allegations that they defrauded more than 100 women of over R100 million through online romance scams. The South African Police Service (SAPS) announced the development on Friday, September 11, 2026, stating that the six men are alleged members of the Black Axe…
—Govt aide: Applicant failed to pay land cost within 60-day deadline The Ogun State Government has dismissed claims that it arbitrarily revoked the allocation of a parcel of land in Obafemi/Owode Local Government Area, saying the provisional offer was cancelled because the applicant failed to pay the assessed cost of the land within the stipulated…
The National Assembly has suspended all official legislative engagements with South Africa following renewed reports of xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians and other African nationals living in the country. The decision was announced on Friday, September 11, 2026, after consultations between the leadership of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Federal Legislature said it…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to shut down public Universities across Nigeria again if the Federal Government and State authorities fail to address outstanding welfare issues and fully implement the 2025 agreement reached with the Union. The Union warned that it may reactivate its suspended industrial action “without any further notice”…
The Federal Government has taken steps towards decriminalising attempted suicide in Nigeria, following the approval of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for a legislative review of the existing legal framework. The move is aimed at treating attempted suicide primarily as a mental health and public health concern rather than a criminal offence. The Minister of…
