Israeli strike kills three journalists in Lebanon
An Israeli strike killed three journalists Saturday in south Lebanon, including a well-known reporter for Hezbollah's Al Manar network, with Lebanese authorities denouncing the attack as a "war crime". The Israeli military confirmed killing Al Manar correspondent Ali Shoeib, accusing him of having "operated within the Hezbollah terrorist organisation under the guise of a journalist". Lebanon was pulled into the Middle...
I battled depression while signed to Davido’s record label — Liya
Afrobeats singer Liya, the first female artiste to be signed to Davido Music Worldwide (DMW), has revealed that she left the label after struggling with depression and a lack of career support. Speaking on The Wahala Podcast, Liya explained that although joining DMW was initially a major milestone in her career, the experience eventually became emotionally draining as she felt...
Health worker recounts horrific abduction in Akure
One of the three health workers abducted from the Comprehensive Primary Health Centre in the Oke Ijebu area of Akure, Ondo State, has shared the harrowing details of their overnight ordeal in the hands of armed kidnappers. The victim, Omolabake Kayode, narrated that the attackers stormed the government-owned facility around 2am on Saturday, arriving in a bus and forcefully seizing...
Oluremi hails Tinubu at 74
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has celebrated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his 74th birthday, expressing deep gratitude to God and reaffirming her unwavering support for his leadership. In a warm and heartfelt message released on Saturday in Abuja, the First Lady praised her husband’s resilience, dedication, and commitment to steering the nation toward progress. She described...
Kwankwaso to join ADC Monday
Rabiu Kwankwaso, national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, will formally defect to the African Democratic Congress on Monday, with his declaration ceremony set for Kano. ADC National Chairman David Mark and Secretary Rauf Aregbesola will receive the former Kano governor at the event. The recently resigned Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Gwarzo, is expected to join him. The ADC...
PDP holds convention as party splits deepen
The Peoples Democratic Party’s national convention scheduled for today (Sunday) in Abuja is set to hold amid deepening internal divisions, as state chairmen remain split over its legality and timing. The convention, organised by the faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has drawn opposition from several chapters, particularly those insisting that the event violates...
NGX turnover drops to N201bn as market indices slip
A turnover of 3.950 billion shares worth N201.312 billion was traded in 359,642 deals on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) by the end of the week. This contrasts with 8.761 billion shares valued at N267.253 billion exchanged in 193,473 deals recorded in the previous week. The value of transactions on the NGX declined by 32.75 per cent, according to official trading data. The...
APC denies viral report on 2027 nomination form prices
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has debunked a widely circulated report claiming the party has released the prices for its expression of interest and nomination forms ahead of the 2027 general elections. A graphic shared on social media on Friday alleged that presidential aspirants would be required to pay N200 million, while those vying for state assembly seats would pay...
Man flogged to death for raping 10-year-old girl in Bayelsa
A 47-year-old man, Emi Sigah, has died after being flogged over the alleged rape of a 10-year-old girl in the Ekeowe community of southern Ijaw, Bayelsa State. Sigah was said to have allegedly ambushed and assaulted the girl in a bush while she was returning from a farm with her aunt on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. In line with local customs,...
Proposed health reforms threaten standards — AMLSN
The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN) has strongly opposed a new health reform bill before the National Assembly, warning that its passage could destabilise healthcare delivery, weaken regulatory standards, and ignite fresh inter-professional conflict in the sector. The contentious proposal—Executive Bill HB:2701 and its Senate counterpart—seeks major amendments to the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN)...
