The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the full details of candidates contesting in the upcoming Anambra State governorship election. In a statement issued on Saturday by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, the Commission confirmed that 16 political parties submitted their nominations before the May […]
In a groundbreaking moment for youth and diaspora leadership, 29-year-old Princess Opeyemi Bright has been sworn in as the youngest Mayor in the United Kingdom. The historic inauguration took place on Friday, May 16, 2025, as Bright assumed office as the First Citizen of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. “This is nothing short […]
The Lagos State Government has issued a stern warning to residents, urging them to stop attacking enforcement officers or face serious legal consequences. This follows a spike in physical assaults on state officials, which the government says poses a threat to law and order. Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Central Business Districts (CBD), […]
The Abia State Government has explained why Governor Alex Otti has not moved into the newly constructed Government House in Umuahia since taking office. Speaking during a live radio programme Open Parliament on Family Love FM, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, said the administration is more focused on delivering good […]
Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has declared his full support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, describing the president’s second term as “unstoppable.” Jandor, the former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Lagos State, made the declaration on Friday during a rally in Ojo, Lagos, where he officially announced his return […]
Popular Nigerian skit maker and actor Debo Adebayo, better known as Mr Macaroni, has revealed why he is hesitant about marriage, citing fears of emotional vulnerability and unreciprocated love. Speaking on the show Dating In Lagos, the 32-year-old content creator said, “When I notice that I start liking someone, I always try to pull back […]
Rebecca Sharibu, mother of Leah Sharibu, the Christian schoolgirl abducted by Boko Haram in 2018, has marked her daughter’s 22nd birthday while still in captivity. Leah was among 110 girls kidnapped from Government Girls’ Science and Technical College in Dapchi, Yobe State, but was singled out and held captive for refusing to renounce her Christian […]
The US Supreme Court on Friday halted the Trump administration’s attempt to resume deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members, ruling they were not given enough time to legally challenge their removal. In a 7-2 decision, the court said, “Notice roughly 24 hours before removal, devoid of information about how to exercise due process rights to […]
Nollywood actor and politician Desmond Elliot recently sparked conversation with a bold fashion choice at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, wearing a striking black two-piece outfit with an elephant print. But there’s more to his style than meets the eye. In an interview with Saturday Beats, Elliot revealed he’s navigating the challenges of midlife. […]
Families of soldiers killed in recent insurgency battles in Nigeria’s North-East are calling on the Federal Government to stop the ongoing bloodshed and improve the welfare of military personnel and their families. Following Monday’s attack on a military base in Marte, Borno State, which resulted in five soldier fatalities, relatives of the fallen have mourned […]
The Federal Government has confirmed that 2.3 million households have been revalidated and cleared for payment under its ongoing conditional cash transfer programme, aimed at cushioning the impact of economic reforms. Director General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Abisoye Coker-Odusote, disclosed this during a press briefing at the agency’s Abuja headquarters. “The Federal […]
The Federal Government, 36 states, and 774 local government areas shared a total of N1.681 trillion from the Federation Account for April 2025, marking a 6.5% increase from the N1.578 trillion distributed in March. This was disclosed in a statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Office of the Accountant General […]
Nigerian youths with dreams of relocating to the United Kingdom for work or study are rethinking their plans after the British government released a controversial White Paper proposing sweeping immigration reforms. Titled ‘Restoring Control over the Immigration System,’ the 2025 White Paper unveiled by Prime Minister Keir Starmer outlines plans to cut net migration by […]
President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Atiku Abubakar Isah, has dragged Seyi Tinubu, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) to court, demanding N38.3 billion in damages. Isah, through a suit filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, is seeking the enforcement of his fundamental […]
Finnish authorities have filed terrorism-related charges against Simon Ekpa, a Finnish-Nigerian national and outspoken separatist leader, over his activities linked to the push for an independent Biafra. In a statement on Friday, Finland’s National Prosecution Authority announced that a Finnish individual had been charged with “suspected public incitement to commit crimes with terrorist intent and […]
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lost its political relevance in Akwa Ibom State and predicted a complete collapse of party lines by the 2027 general elections. Speaking at his midterm empowerment briefing at the Ikot Ekpene Township Stadium on Friday, Akpabio said: “As I speak with you, […]
Nigeria’s mining sector is already seeing the impact of recent reforms, with the country generating N6.96 billion in mining license fees in the first quarter of 2025 alone. According to a press release issued today by the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, over 1,200 artisanal and small-scale mining cooperatives were formalized, and 118 private mineral […]
Prominent human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) to investigate the alleged diversion of the $3.4 billion loan Nigeria received from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement released on behalf of the […]
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems has called on people to experience Africa firsthand before forming opinions about the continent. Speaking briefly during the Met Gala, the artist emphasized the rich culture and beauty of African nations, especially Nigeria and Ghana. “I always encouraged people to go to Lagos and Ghana for vacation,” she said. “Just go […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Sunday that Kyiv is prepared to enter peace talks with Russia on May 15 in Istanbul—but only if Moscow agrees to a full 30-day ceasefire starting Monday, May 12. Zelensky described the renewed prospect of talks as a rare breakthrough in the three-year conflict, calling Russia’s proposal “a positive […]
