Beach Volleyball Queens Receive Heroic Welcome After Olympic Qualification
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s newly crowned beach volleyball queens received a hero’s welcome in Abuja on Sunday night after securing the country’s historic first-ever Olympic qualification in the sport. Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport came alive as officials of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), volleyball enthusiasts and supporters gathered to celebrate Esther Mbah and Pamela Bawa, […]
2027: Wike Predicts Broader ‘Rainbow Coalition’ for Tinubu
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has predicted a larger political coalition in support of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike spoke on Friday in Abuja while reacting to the recent visit of Osun State Governor-elect Ademola Adeleke to President Tinubu. The minister described Adeleke’s […]
Surrogate Mom Sued for Refusing Abortion After Baby Diagnosed With Heart Defect
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul A 28-year-old surrogate mother in the United States is facing a legal battle after refusing a request from the biological parents to terminate the pregnancy following the discovery of a serious heart defect in the unborn baby. According to a report by TMZ, Nasheen Gilkar and Omar Ahmed filed a countersuit against […]
Canada Visa: Nigerians Face Longer Wait Times for Applications
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Nigerians planning to visit, study or work in Canada may now have to wait longer for their applications to be processed following a fresh update by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, IRCC. The latest processing-time update, issued on August 19, 2026, shows increases in the estimated waiting periods for several temporary resident […]
Nigeria Congratulates Bangladesh’s New President Alamgir
By Sofiat Adenekan-Adepeju The Federal Government has congratulated Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on his election as the 23rd President of Bangladesh, describing it as a significant milestone in the country’s democratic journey. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, conveyed Nigeria’s congratulations to Alamgir, the government and people of Bangladesh in a post on […]
BBNaija Season 11: Oyin, Chimsom Clash Over Bed Dispute
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Tension has erupted in the Big Brother Naija Season 11 house following a confrontation between housemates Oyin and Chimsom Chuka during preparations for their weekly wager task. The dispute reportedly began when Oyin attempted to rest on an outdoor bed she had previously used. According to circulating videos, Chimsom allegedly disrupted her […]
Ayegba Targets New Stars as FCT Women’s Tournament Begins
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso President and Founder of HerGame Foundation, Dr Pat Ajuma Ayegba, is optimistic that the 2026 FCT FA Women’s Inter-Area Council Football Tournament will unearth fresh talents capable of progressing to the professional and international stage. The FCT FA Board Member stated this ahead of Friday’s opening of the tournament, which will feature […]
UN Security Council Holds Second Straw Poll for Guterres’ Successor
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The United Nations Security Council is set to hold a second informal straw poll on Friday to gauge support for candidates seeking to succeed Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Costa Rica’s Rebeca Grynspan emerged as the early front-runner after the first poll held in July, which saw the council’s 15 members, including the five […]
Tinubu Urges Adeleke to Promote Unity After Osun Victory
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu has urged Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to promote unity and reconciliation following his victory in the recently concluded governorship election. Tinubu gave the advice on Thursday when he received Adeleke at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The President urged the governor not to stigmatise or humiliate his opponents, […]
2027: APC Chairman Apologises to Aggrieved Members
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has apologised to aggrieved party members over perceived wrongs committed during the party’s internal processes. Yilwatda spoke on Thursday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, during the inauguration of the APC campaign office and campaign council. The inauguration followed meetings […]