President Donald Trump will deliver an address to the nation on Wednesday night as he marks one year back in office. Trump announced the national broadcast on Tuesday through his Truth Social account. He confirmed that the address will air live from the White House at 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time. “It has been a great…
A Cessna crash in Owerri on Tuesday left four people injured after an aircraft operated by Skypower Express crash-landed at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Imo State. According to the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), the aircraft developed a problem mid-flight, forcing the crew to divert before the incident occurred. The NSIB confirmed…
Peller arrest has triggered fresh concern over reckless driving after Lagos police detained social media influencer Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, for a dangerous live-streamed crash. The Peller arrest followed a viral video that showed him driving recklessly before crashing his vehicle during a live broadcast on Sunday, December 14, 2025. The Lagos State…
The Trump administration has expanded its travel ban to include five additional countries while imposing stricter limits on others. The decision, announced on Tuesday, forms part of broader efforts to tighten United States entry standards for travel and immigration. The move follows the arrest of an Afghan national accused of shooting two National Guard troops…
Electricity generation on Nigeria’s national grid has declined following gas pipeline vandalism, according to the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO). The system operator confirmed the development in a statement released on Tuesday, linking the power drop directly to disruptions in gas supply to major power plants. Gas Pipeline Vandalism Disrupts Power Generation NISO explained that…
Egypt recorded a confidence-boosting 2–1 victory over Nigeria in a pre-Africa Cup of Nations friendly played in Cairo on Tuesday. The hosts took the lead just before the half-hour mark. Mahmoud Saber finished from close range after a low delivery from Zizo, who troubled Nigeria consistently on the right flank. Nigeria struggled to settle into…
The Czech Republic has signalled renewed interest in expanding economic cooperation with Nigeria, with a focus on trade, investment, and technology exchange. The Czech Ambassador to Nigeria, Tomáš Výprachtický, made this known in Abuja on Sunday while speaking at a dinner event organised to unveil the Nigeria–Central Europe Chamber of Commerce (NCECC). Czech Ambassador Highlights…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has condemned a road crash involving popular TikTok streamer Habeeb “Peller” Hamzat, which occurred while he was livestreaming. The incident happened on the Lekki–Epe Expressway in Lagos, where the 20-year-old content creator lost control of his newly acquired Mercedes-Benz during a live broadcast. Bystanders at the scene quickly intervened…
Dangote petrol price will drop again from Tuesday, as Aliko Dangote confirmed that petrol will sell for no more than ₦740 per litre in all MRS filling stations. Dangote made the announcement on Sunday during a press briefing at the Dangote Refinery complex in Lagos. He explained that the price reduction followed a cut in…
The Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BOSAN) has warned that Nigeria’s federal system faces serious danger due to the growing dominance of a single political party. The body said the decline of effective opposition has weakened federalism and placed greater responsibility on the judiciary to defend the Constitution and the rule of law. BOSAN…
