Iyabo Obasanjo denies demanding money from Yayi, accuses senator of blackmail
Former Ogun State governorship aspirant, Senator Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, has dismissed allegations by the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi), that she demanded millions of naira and dollars before leaving the ruling party. Speaking on Oju Abe, a current affairs programme on Splash 106.7FM, Abeokuta, on Monday, Obasanjo described the allegation as "a deliberate act...
Abacha died of cardiac arrest during intimacy — Ex-DSS officer
A former Assistant Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Dennis Amachree, has claimed that former military Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, died of cardiac arrest during an intimate encounter at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Amachree made the claim in his new book, DSS @40: My Journey Behind the Shield, where he recounted what he described as...
Pelé’s 1958 World Cup final jersey sells for record $4.9m
The jersey worn by Brazilian football legend Pelé during the 1958 FIFA World Cup final has been sold for a record $4.9 million, making it the most valuable piece of Pelé memorabilia ever auctioned. The historic shirt was worn by Pelé when he was just 17 years old, as he inspired Brazil to a 5-2 victory over Sweden in the...
NUPRC raises stakes for oil investors with strict licence terms
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has warned successful bidders in the 2025 Licensing Round that they have 90 days to meet all post-award conditions or forfeit their allocated oil and gas blocs. The Commission also declared that speculative ownership of petroleum assets would no longer be tolerated, insisting that only investors with the financial and technical capacity to...
Ezinne Kalu hails Tinubu’s visit to Abia, backs women empowerment drive
The wife of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Ezinne Chinyere Benjamin Kalu, has welcomed the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to Abia State, describing her visit as a strong demonstration of the Federal Government's commitment to women empowerment, social development and cultural preservation. In a goodwill message issued on Tuesday in Umuahia, Dr. Kalu said the...
Oil prices slip as mediators propose US-Iran ceasefire
Oil prices fell on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, with markets weighing reports of mediation efforts between the United States and Iran against an exchange of fresh attacks between the two countries. Brent crude futures fell 96 cents, or 1.1%, to $88.26 per barrel by 0630 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was down 73 cents, or 0.9%, to $82.50...
REA chairmanship too small for you, Fayose’s brother tells ex-governor
Isaac Fayose has urged his elder brother, former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, to decline his appointment as chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), describing the position as below his political stature. Speaking in a video posted on his Instagram page on Monday, Isaac reacted to the Presidency's announcement appointing Ayo Fayose as REA board chairman alongside 25 others...
Lawmaker battles N19m unpaid ticket allegation
A member of the House of Representatives representing Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku Federal Constituency of Cross River State, Peter Akpanke, has denied allegations that he owes a travel agency more than N19 million, following a petition filed against him with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The petition, written by Ohanele Udokanmma, solicitor to Johnson Ugochukwu of Havilah Global...
19 states, FCT record inflation above 30% despite national decline
Despite a slight decline in Nigeria's headline inflation rate in June 2026, 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) continued to record annual inflation rates above 30 per cent, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The NBS reported that the country's headline inflation eased marginally to 15.91 per cent...
Cardi B, Super Eagles goalkeeper Okoye spark dating rumours
American rapper Cardi B and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye have sparked speculation about their relationship after they were spotted having dinner together in Venice, Italy. Pictures and videos circulating on social media showed the duo seated side by side at an upscale waterfront restaurant overlooking one of Venice’s famous canals. The two appeared relaxed throughout the evening, chatting and smiling...
