‘I’m Alive,’ Actress Halima Abubakar Debunks Death Rumour
Popular Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar has described a YouTube news claiming that she’s dead as false, defamatory and malicious. Abubakar said she was surprised when a relative sent her the link to the malicious YouTube news on IycomeniaTV, suggesting that she was dead. She therefore said her legal team is already taking every necessary step…
Access Bank Wins Dual Honours at 2026 Global Good Governance (3G) Awards
Access Bank Plc has been recognised with two prestigious honours at the 2026 Global Good Governance (3G) Awards, reaffirming its leadership in corporate governance and sustainable community impact. The Bank received the 3G Community Empowerment Award 2026 and 3G Best Corporate Governance Framework Award 2026The awards, conferred by Cambridge IFA under the Global Good Governance…
Nigerian Catholic priest convicted in US for sexually assaulting women under spiritual care
Anthony Odiong after his arrest in Florida on 16 July 2024. Photo: Waco Police/The Guardian A Nigerian-born Roman Catholic priest, Anthony Odiong, has been convicted by a jury in Texas, United States, for sexually assaulting women under his spiritual care, The Guardian reports. Odiong, 57, was found guilty on one count of first-degree sexual assault…
Bandits Kill Councilor, Director For Allegedly Paying Lakurawa Terrorists
Bandits in Zamfara State have killed a councilor, representing Jangebe Ward, Habibu Jangebe, and the Director of Planning of Talata-Mafara Local Government, Alhaji Jamilu Sani, over alleged alignment with Lakurawa terrorists. The two officials of Talata-Mafara Local Government Area were reportedly murdered by bandits for allegedly paying Lakurawa group on a monthly basis. An…
‘I Can’t Survive This’ — Singer Niniola Mourns Death Of Husband
Nigerian singer, Niniola, has penned an emotional tribute to her late husband, Michael Ndika, who passed away on May 19, 2026. Taking to her official Instagram page to express her grief, the talented vocalist described her late husband as her best friend, confidant, pillar, and business partner. Niniola noted that, despite being a natural loner,…
NDLEA Arrests Chinese Woman With Drug Shipment At Lagos Airport
The suspect. Credit: NDLEA The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a 63-year-old Chinese woman for allegedly attempting to smuggle a large consignment of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, into Nigeria. The suspect, described as Ting Hung Kiong who naturalised in Malaysia, was arrested on Sunday, May 17, 2026, upon arrival at…
APC Presidential Primary: Tinubu Wins a One-Man Race Across Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday participated in the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary election at Ward L2, Ikoyi II, held at Ireti Primary School, Mekunwen Street, Ikoyi, Eti-Osa Local Government, Lagos. Tinubu, who arrived at the venue at about 11.34 am, was received by party leaders and supporters before joining the queue to be…
2027: Court faults INEC, vacates deadline for primaries, nomination of candidates
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri Ahead of the 2027 general election, political parties have received relief after the Federal High Court in Abuja invalidated the timeline that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) issued for the conduct of primaries and the nomination of candidates. The court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Mohammed Umar, also set aside…
Fubara Withdraws From APC Governorship Primaries
Gov. Fubara Rivers state governor, Similayi Fubara has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress, APC governorship primaries scheduled on Thursday, May 21. Fubara said after a deep reflection and extensive consultations with his family, friends, and associates, “I have taken the difficult but necessary decision to withdraw from the APC gubernatorial primaries. I do so…
Kano Gov Aide Drops Bombshell: Kwankwaso Secretly Working For Tinubu’s Re-election
The Director-General of Media and Publicity at the Kano Government House, Sunusi Tofa, has made the explosive allegation that former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is indirectly working towards the re-election of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Tofa made the claim on Wednesday during an appearance on the Arise…
