Tinubu Appoints Former UNILAG VC Ogundipe as NUC Governing Board Chairman

22 Jun 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, as Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Universities Commission. Ogundipe succeeds Emeritus Professor Olufemi Raphael Aina, who resigned less than one year after his appointment, according to a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information […]

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Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister

22 Jun 2026

Britain is set for another change in leadership after Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday, ending a turbulent tenure that lasted less than two years and was marked by political controversies, policy reversals and falling public support. In an emotional speech outside 10 Downing Street, Starmer said his decision was driven by […]

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Diezani Alison-Madueke Says UK Probe “Destroyed” Her Reputation After Bribery Acquittal

22 Jun 2026

Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has accused UK authorities of damaging her reputation and limiting her freedom after she was cleared of all bribery charges in London. Alison-Madueke was acquitted at Southwark Crown Court on June 17 of five counts of accepting bribes and one count of conspiracy to commit bribery, following […]

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Man, Pregnant Sister Confronted by Community Over Alleged Incest

22 Jun 2026

A viral video circulating on social media has sparked outrage after community members confronted a young man accused of impregnating his biological sister. In the video, the man and his visibly pregnant sister were seen sitting on the ground as villagers gathered around them, expressing shock and anger over the alleged incident. Residents described the […]

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Lagos vs Anambra: Debt, Savings, and the Politics of Governance Narratives

20 Jun 2026

Lagos State is not just a state in administrative terms—it is a megacity economy with population estimates exceeding 20 million people. This scale fundamentally shapes its fiscal reality. Infrastructure Pressure Lagos faces continuous demand for: road expansion and flyovers mass transit systems such as BRT and rail projects housing development flood control and drainage infrastructure […]

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IPOB Threatens Sanctions Over Leadership Dispute, Reaffirms Nnamdi Kanu’s Authority

20 Jun 2026

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has warned that members who undermine the authority of its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu, will face disciplinary action. The warning comes amid a growing internal leadership dispute following recent changes within the organisation’s Directorate of State. In a statement issued by IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, the […]

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Alleged APC Campaign Team Throws Bread to Residents in Ekiti Ahead of Governorship Poll

20 Jun 2026

A video circulating online has stirred debate after individuals allegedly linked to the All Progressives Congress were seen throwing loaves of bread to people along a road in Ekiti State. In the footage, a campaign truck bearing a large image of Governor Biodun Oyebanji moves slowly through a crowded area as people inside the vehicle […]

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Hollywood Actor Paul Avery and Wife Die in House Fire

19 Jun 2026

Veteran actor Paul Avery and his wife, Sheila Avery, have tragically died following a house fire at their home in Blairstown, New Jersey. The fire reportedly broke out shortly before 1 a.m. on June 16, 2026, while the couple was inside the residence. According to reports, firefighters entered the burning home and found both Paul […]

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Tragedy as 26-Year-Old Ghanaian Lawyer Dies During World Cup Celebration

19 Jun 2026

A tragic incident has reportedly claimed the life of 26-year-old Ghanaian lawyer, Araba Tettery, after Ghana’s dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to reports, the young legal practitioner was watching the match with friends at a hostel in Bomso, near the campus of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science […]

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