Nollywood actress Anita Joseph has confirmed that her marriage to her husband, McFish, has ended. She made the announcement in an emotional post shared on her Instagram page on Monday, ending weeks of speculation about her relationship. In her message, Anita reflected on the realities of marriage and how it can test emotional strength. She…
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested three masquerades for allegedly parading the streets without authorisation and attacking innocent residents during a cultural celebration in the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Azare, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists in Uyo. He said the arrests were made in Eket Local Government Area…
The United States will partially suspend the issuance of certain visas to Nigerian nationals from January 1, 2026, following a new presidential proclamation on border and national security. The US Mission in Nigeria announced the decision on Monday, stating that the restriction will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, in line with Presidential…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed confidence that Nigerians will re-elect President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. He attributed his optimism to what he described as visible gains from the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Sanwo-Olu spoke during an interview on TVC’s Journalist Hangout on Monday in Lagos. His Special Adviser on Media…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed February 21, 2026, for bye-elections into the Ahoada East II and Khana II State Constituencies in Rivers State. The commission will conduct the polls on the same day as the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections. INEC reached the decision during an extraordinary meeting held on Monday…
South Africa opened their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Angola in Marrakesh on Monday. Burnley striker Lyle Foster scored the winning goal late in the second half to secure Bafana Bafana’s first opening-match win at the tournament in 21 years. The result marked a long-awaited breakthrough for South Africa,…
The Federal Government has approved mandatory pre-employment drug testing for all prospective applicants into the Nigerian Public Service. The policy forms part of renewed efforts to curb illicit drug use and strengthen discipline within the national workforce. The approval was disclosed on Monday in a statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations…
President Bola Tinubu visited Borno State on December 22, 2025. He commissioned 3000 electric bikes as part of a larger initiative. Governor Babagana Zulum spearheaded this project to boost transportation. However locals expressed puzzlement over the decision. The Ban’s Background Authorities imposed a motorcycle ban in Borno years ago. They aimed to curb insurgent attacks…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has officially sworn in Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa as the substantive Chairman of the Agege Local Government on Monday, 22nd of December, 2025. The swearing-in ceremony was conducted at the Lagos House located in Ikeja. The Swearing-In Ceremony Officials gathered for the ceremony, which also included the inauguration of Toyin Adejimiwa as a Permanent…
President Donald Trump orders the recall of the US Ambassador to Nigeria. He includes 29 other career diplomats in this action. Officials describe the move as a major overhaul. Details of the Recall Trump targets Richard Mills, the ambassador to Nigeria. Mills has served since 2023. Additionally the order affects envoys in 30 countries total….
