Rivers elders endorse Wike’s ‘Renewed Hope Family’ to back Tinubu in 2027
The Rivers Elders Council on Tuesday expressed support for the “Renewed Hope Family,” an initiative by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, aimed at securing President Bola Tinubu’s reelection in 2027. The endorsement was announced by Council Chairman, Chief Ferdinand Alabraba, during Wike’s “thank you” visit to Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State. The initiative, also dubbed the...
West African cinemas raked in N15.6bn in 2025
The West African cinema industry recorded a strong performance in 2025, generating a total of N15.6 billion in box office revenue from theatrical film releases across the region. Compiled by FilmOne Entertainment, the figures show that approximately 2.79 million moviegoers attended screenings in 122 cinemas during the year. A total of 248 films — including local and international titles — were...
AFCON 2025: Akor Adams leaves Super Eagles camp in Morocco
Super Eagles striker Akor Adams has left the team’s camp in Morocco following Nigeria’s 4-0 win over Mozambique in the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Super Eagles announced this via a statement on Tuesday, saying Adams was granted permission to be with his mother who has been hospitalised. The team stated: “Akor Adams has been granted...
Abia teachers threaten indefinite strike over unresolved welfare issues
Teachers in Abia State, under the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), have threatened to embark on an indefinite strike if the state government fails to address their welfare demands within seven days. The ultimatum, dated January 5, 2026, was signed by the NUT State Chairman, Kingsley Mmadu, and State Secretary, Nnenna Okonkwo. It is set to expire at midnight on...
IBEDC announces three-hour daily power outage in 22 Ibadan communities
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has announced that 22 communities in Ibadan, Oyo State, will experience about three hours of daily power outage due to ongoing road construction. In a statement posted on its official Facebook page on Tuesday, IBEDC said the outages are necessary as road works along Foodco Road and Idi Isin require the relocation of some...
Ex-minister denies involvement in Wike assassination allegations
Former Minister of Sports, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, has denied any involvement in an alleged plan to assassinate the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike. The denial follows the arrest over the weekend of a medical doctor and pastor, Tombari Gbeneol, founder of Life Forte Chapel in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Security operatives from the Inspector-General of...
Kaduna pledges improved pilgrims’ welfare ahead of 2026 Hajj
The Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Malam Salihu S. Abubakar, has reaffirmed Governor Uba Sani’s commitment to ensuring a safe, comfortable, and spiritually fulfilling Hajj experience for intending pilgrims. Abubakar made the statement during the flag-off of the Public Enlightenment Programme, popularly called BITA, at the Kinkinau Qur’anic Recitation Centre. The programme aims to prepare pilgrims for...
Bus fire disrupts traffic on Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos
Traffic was significantly disrupted on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Tuesday afternoon after a high-capacity commercial bus caught fire, authorities have said. The incident occurred at about 1:00 p.m. near the Adekunle area of the bridge on the inbound lane toward Iyana Oworo, according to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). In posts on its official X account,...
Court overturns NNPP decision dissolving Kano party executives
A High Court has set aside the decision of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to dissolve the party’s executives at the state, local government and ward levels in Kano State. The ruling was revealed in a post shared on Facebook by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, spokesperson to the Kano State Governor. According to the...
Six killed, nine injured as trailer loses control in Plateau
Six people have been confirmed dead and nine others injured in a road accident involving a trailer at the Shendam Road junction in Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The crash occurred around 5:30 a.m. on January 4, when a trailer carrying about 400 bags of unprocessed rice from Yelwa-Shendam to Kano reportedly lost control and overturned. Those identified...
