Vice President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu forgave northern governors who opposed his 2023 presidential bid and urges Kwara politicians to reconcile ahead of 2027.
Author: Simon Daniel Yusuph
Energy Costs Rise as Cooking Gas Hits ₦1,500/kg in Parts of Nigeria!
Cooking gas prices have reached about ₦1,500 per kilogramme in parts of Nigeria, putting additional pressure on households and businesses amid changing LPG supply and depot costs.
Otedola Bridge Crash: Five Rescued as Emergency Teams Work to Clear Lagos-Ibadan Expressway!
Five people have been rescued after a multiple-vehicle crash at Otedola Bridge in Lagos, as police, FRSC, LASTMA and other emergency teams work to clear the road.
Facebook and TikTok Shut Down in Equatorial Guinea After Viral Video Targeting Vice President!
Facebook and TikTok have reportedly been inaccessible in Equatorial Guinea for more than two weeks following the circulation of a video alleging corruption involving Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue.
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa Withdraws From Public Duties Over Ill Health After BRICS Summit!
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has withdrawn from public engagements after returning from the BRICS Summit in India, with his medical team advising him to rest and recover.
Canada Invites 250 Senior Managers to Apply for Permanent Residence in Latest Express Entry Draw!
Canada has invited 250 senior managers with Canadian work experience to apply for permanent residence through Express Entry, with a minimum CRS score of 389.
Kim Kardashian Awarded €1 by Paris Court Over 2016 Robbery of More Than $6 Million in Jewellery!
Kim Kardashian has been awarded €1 by a Paris court over the 2016 armed robbery in which more than $6 million in jewellery was stolen from her hotel suite.
Nigerian Army Rescues 31 Kidnap Victims, Kills Terrorist Kingpin in Kebbi and Katsina!
Nigerian Army troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued 31 kidnapped victims and killed two suspected terrorists, including a reported kingpin, in separate operations in Kebbi and Katsina.
Olu Jacobs: How Joke Silva Revealed His Battle With Lewy Body Dementia Before His Death!
Olu Jacobs died at 84 on September 16, 2026. Here is what Joke Silva revealed about his battle with Lewy body dementia and his remarkable Nollywood legacy.
Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthis of Targeting Mecca With Drone as Houthis Deny Attack!
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a suspected Houthi drone south of Mecca before it entered restricted airspace, while the Houthis deny targeting the holy city.
UK Inflation Rises to 3.1% in August as Core and Services Measures Remain Stable!
UK inflation rose to 3.1% in August 2026 from 2.9% in July, while core inflation remained at 2.6% and services inflation held at 3.4% ahead of the Bank of England’s September
Yves Bissouma Joins Ajax on Free Transfer After Tottenham Exit!
Mali international midfielder Yves Bissouma has joined Ajax on a free transfer after leaving Tottenham Hotspur, signing a contract with the Dutch club until June 2027.
Olu Jacobs Dies at 84 as Atiku, Keyamo and Nollywood Stars Pay Tribute!
Veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs has died at 84, with Atiku Abubakar, Festus Keyamo and Nigerian entertainers paying tribute to his lasting contribution to Nigerian cinema.
UCH Ibadan Health Workers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Pharmaceutical Director’s Reinstatement!
UCH Ibadan health workers under NUAHP have begun an indefinite strike over the reinstatement of pharmaceutical director Dr Adeyinka Ishola following a dispute over a Federal Ministry of Health investigation.
Fully Vaccinated Children Can Still Develop Diphtheria as Immunity Wanes, Paediatricians Warn!
Paediatricians explain why fully vaccinated children can still develop diphtheria as immunity wanes, while stressing booster doses and sustained vaccination protection.