POWER STRUGGLES ROCK PDP, AS ADC GAINS STABILITY AND JONATHAN-KWANKWASO TALKS INTENSIFY AHEAD OF 2027

PDP and ADC party flags waving during a political rally

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is grappling with mounting internal tensions as disputes over micro-zoning of leadership positions threaten unity ahead of its November national convention and the 2027 elections. Stakeholders in Lagos and Osun states have rejected the party’s current zoning formula and declared support for businessman Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as their preferred presidential […]

EFCC GRILLS EX-NNPCL BOSS MELE KYARI AS REFINERY FUNDS PROBE DEEPENS

Former NNPCL boss Mele Kyari under EFCC investigation over refinery funds.

ABUJA, The anti-graft net is tightening around Nigeria’s oil sector as former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, faced hours of interrogation on Wednesday at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja. Reliable EFCC sources also confirmed, as reported by Daily Trust, […]

NFF SLAMS DESSERS, FAULTS TROOST-EKONG AFTER SUPER EAGLES’ DRAW WITH SOUTH AFRICA

Super Eagles players on the field during the match against South Africa, showing a tense moment.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has issued a strongly worded criticism of Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers and captain William Troost-Ekong following Nigeria’s 1-1 draw with South Africa in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday night in Bloemfontein. The Eagles went into the game desperate for maximum points to revive their shaky […]

UNIBEN HOSTS FINANCIAL SUPERMARKET BUSINESS SUMMIT, HALL OF FAME INDUCTION

Speakers and guests at UNIBEN’s Financial Supermarket Business Summit and Hall of Fame Induction event.

Come Friday, September 12, the Centre of Excellence in Reproductive Health Innovation, University of Benin (UNIBEN), will play host to the highly anticipated Financial Supermarket Business Summit/Induction into the Hall of Fame. The event will open with a keynote lecture titled “The Power of Connection: Building Tomorrow’s Networks,” to be delivered under the distinguished chairmanship […]

RESIDENT DOCTORS DECIDE ON NATIONWIDE STRIKE TODAY AS ULTIMATUM TO FG EXPIRES

Group of doctors protesting in lab coats holding placards during a nationwide strike in Nigeria.

NARD NEC meets to assess the government’s response to unresolved salary arrears, allowances, and training fund demands. The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors will, today (Wednesday), hold its National Executive Council meeting to determine its next line of action as its 10-day ultimatum to the Federal Government expires.The association had on September 1 issued a […]

BRIGHT CHIMEZIE URGES YOUNG ARTISTS TO PRIORITIZE LYRICAL DEPTH IN MUSIC

Highlife legend Bright Chimezie speaking passionately about the importance of meaningful lyrics in modern music.

Veteran Nigerian highlife musician Bright Chimezie has expressed concern over what he described as a decline in lyrical content in today’s music. Speaking on a recent episode of the CreativTea Podcast, Chimezie acknowledged that the current generation of artists are producing great rhythms and enjoying unprecedented commercial success. However, he urged them to pay closer […]

TINUBU ORDERS MILITARY SHAKE-UP AFTER BORNO ATTACK, MOVES TO CRUSH TERRORISM NATIONWIDE

President Tinubu orders a military strategy overhaul following a deadly terrorist attack in Borno State.

In the wake of a deadly terrorist attack in Darajamal, Borno State, that claimed the lives of both civilians and soldiers, President Bola Tinubu has ordered a sweeping review of national security operations. The President’s directive includes the deployment of cutting-edge military hardware, surveillance drones, and an overhaul of counter-terrorism strategies to completely eliminate terrorist […]

2025 VMAS: TYLA CLINCHES BEST AFROBEATS AWARD AS NIGERIAN STARS GO HOME EMPTY-HANDED

Tyla holding her Best Afrobeats award at the 2025 VMAs, celebrating on stage as Nigerian nominees miss out.

South African music sensation, Tyla, has emerged winner of the ‘Best Afrobeats’ category at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), held Sunday night in New York. The singer beat a star-studded lineup of Nigerian nominees to clinch the award with her chart-topping hit, Push 2 Start. Tyla, however, missed out on the ‘Best Choreography’ […]