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IMF Warns Nigeria Against Restoring Petrol Subsidy, Recommends Targeted Relief
By George Omagbemi ABUJA, Nigeria | October 14, 2026. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised the Federal Government against restoring a broad petrol subsidy, recommending targeted financial support for vulnerable households…
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Saudi Court Overturns Death Sentence For Sri Lankan Worker Over Facebook Blasphemy Post
By Paul Joseph Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has overturned the death sentence imposed on a 27-year-old Sri Lankan migrant worker over a Facebook post deemed blasphemous against Islam and Prophet Muhammad, following…
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Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for ₦100.5bn Damaturu Airport Reimbursement
By George Omagbemi ABUJA, Nigeria | October 14, 2026. President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve a ₦100.5 billion promissory note programme to reimburse the Yobe State Government for constructing…
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Akpabio Opposes Suicide Decriminalisation Bill, Says Survivors Should Face Jail
By George Omagbemi ABUJA, Nigeria | October 14, 2026. Senate President Godswill Akpabio has drawn criticism after declaring that Nigerians who attempt suicide and survive should face imprisonment, as the Senate advances…
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Ondo Residents Raise Alarm Over Foul Stench After NAF Plane Crash
By George Omagbemi IGBOKODA, Ondo State | October 14, 2026. Residents of Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, have raised concerns over an offensive stench and possible water…
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2027: APC Dismisses Wike-Governors’ Rift, Says All United Behind Tinubu
By Opeyemi Adelakun The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed reports of a political rift between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and APC governors, insisting that both camps…
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2027: INEC Gives Pantami, Adebutu, Gwarzo, Others 14 Days To Challenge Exclusion
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has given political parties whose governorship candidates were omitted from the final list for the 2027 elections 14 days to challenge the decision,…
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Kano Tailor Completes 120-Hour Sewing Marathon For Guinness World Record
By Paul Joseph A Kano-based tailor, Abdulkadir Hassan, has completed a 120-hour sewing marathon in a bid to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest sewing marathon. Hassan spent five…
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Court Reserves Judgment in Ondo West/East APC Ticket Tussle Between Makinde and Akintomide
The Federal High Court sitting in Akure has reserved judgment in the legal battle over the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the Ondo West/Ondo East Federal Constituency. The presiding judge reserved…
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Breaking: Tupac Killer Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis Bags 40 Years to Life in Prison
By Gloria Drealomalicha Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis, the man convicted of masterminding the 1996 killing of American rap superstar Tupac Shakur, has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison, nearly…
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Sowore Blasts Seyi Tinubu, Questions Contributions To Nigerians To Merit Colloquium
By Paul Joseph Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has criticised the organisation of a colloquium in honour of Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, questioning his contributions…
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Okitipupa/Irele Ticket Battle: Daramola Allegedly Rejects Cash, Appointments Ahead of October 19 Judgment
AKURE — Intense apprehension has gripped the political landscape of Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency as stakeholders await the pivotal court judgment scheduled for Monday, 19 October, regarding the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate-selection…