The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), has declared candidates of New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) as winners of the Saturday’s elections in all the 44 Local Government Areas and 484 wards. Prof. Sani Malumfashi, KANSIEC Chairman, disclosed this on Saturday in Kano while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the elections. Malumfashi said: “Based … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has declared opened the maiden Afropolis Lagos Festival, an international festival of arts, creativity and innovation. Sanwo-Olu during the opening of the festival on Saturday at the JK Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, said that the celebration of richness of African culture, arts, creativity, and innovation had … Read more
From the bottomless depth of Yoruba divinity, I fetch the myth of Ajala, whose popular name is Obatala. Ajala is the heavenly potter tasked with the duty of moulding human heads. Ori is the Yoruba word for head. Ori encases destiny. In Igbo cosmology, a person’s Chi, like Ori, is a personal spiritual force that … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has strongly condemned the unauthorized use of its official uniform and insignia by online personality Martins Otse, popularly known as “VeryDarkMan” (VDM), in a video posted on his social media platforms. In the viral video, VDM was seen wearing a police uniform, introducing himself as “CSP VeryDarkMan” and claiming to be … Read more
The Ivory Coast government evacuated its ambassador, diplomatic staff, and several nationals from Lebanon on Saturday due to escalating regional conflict, according to a statement from the foreign ministry. The evacuation included around 100 Ivorian citizens residing in Lebanon, with approximately 60 expressing a desire to return home. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part … Read more
Manchester City reclaimed the Premier League summit as Erling Haaland’s early goal clinched a 1-0 win over struggling Southampton. Haaland shrugged off Jan Bednarek to convert Matheus Nunes’ fifth-minute cross, netting his 11th league goal this season and seemingly setting up City for a comfortable victory. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the … Read more
At least 40 people are trapped under the rubble of a building that collapsed early Saturday in Sabon Lugbe, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. As of press time, sympathizers and emergency responders are on-site, working to rescue those still caught beneath the debris. The building, reportedly under construction, collapsed in the early hours, spurring urgent calls … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says he has no hand in the leadership crisis bedeviling the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). His Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shuaibu, his principal was not in any way part of the crisis in the party. Recall that the PDP was hit with suspensions and counter-suspensions necessitating the intervention … Read more
Rasheedat Ajibade’s first-half double secured a 2-0 victory for Nigeria’s Super Falcons over Algeria in a friendly match at Remo Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, on Saturday. Ajibade opened the scoring in the 24th minute, skillfully latching onto a long midfield pass and chipping the oncoming Algerian goalkeeper. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part … Read more
A section of the Lagos State Blue Line rail track was engulfed in flames on Saturday. The fire broke out at a location opposite NEPA Station near Eko Bridge, heading towards Apogbon. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, confirmed that no casualties were reported. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja … Read more
In a formal ceremony at the Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps (NAOC) headquarters in Abalti Barracks, Surulere, Lagos, five retired Major Generals were ceremonially pulled out of service, marking the close of their decorated careers. The event, held on Friday, drew fellow military personnel, families, and dignitaries in a show of respect and camaraderie. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
A Nigerian mother has ignited online controversy after her son revealed that she invested his N800,000 and donated nearly all of their household food items to a church project, leaving only salt. The story gained traction through a viral post shared by the son on X (formerly Twitter). In his account, the young man explained … Read more
Nigerias tax reform is underway with four Executive Bills currently before the National Assembly. These bills are the ‘Nigeria Tax Bill’, which replaces existing tax law with a modern framework; the ‘Nigeria Tax Administration Act Amendment Bill, which seeks to strengthen the enforcement powers of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS); the Nigeria Revenue … Read more
A senior secondary school student, Amarachi Chibueze, has reportedly bitten off the tongue of another student during a quarrel at a federal government-owned school in Umuahia. The incident occurred on Friday over a dispute regarding food. Witnesses say that during the altercation, Amarachi grabbed her classmate, Adaeze, by the neck before biting off the outer … Read more
Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has included Remo Stars’ wing-back Ismail Sadiq, Kano Pillars’ forward Zikifilu Rabiu, and Enugu Rangers’ attacking midfielder Kazeem Ogunleye in his 35-man squad for the Super Eagles B, set to face Ghana in the 2025 African Nations Championship qualifiers. The first leg, a reminder of the previous qualifier series where Ghana … Read more
Enugu State Governor Dr. Peter Mbah has expressed deep sorrow over the untimely death of popular Ogene musician Chikezie Mba, widely known as Igbo Jah, and has called for a thorough investigation into the incident. The young musician was reportedly shot by a police officer as he left the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad following what the … Read more
Tension has escalated in Enugu, the Coal City capital, after a police officer from the Anti-Cult Unit of the Enugu State Police Command allegedly shot and killed popular Ogene musician Igbo Jah. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that angry youths are staging protests by setting bonfires in the Obiagu and Asata areas of the city. Reports … Read more
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Saturday that three points and three goals have been awarded to Nigeria’s Super Eagles after the canceled 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest Lost Its Potency In … Read more
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the death of an 80-year-old woman, Mariam Salako in a fire accident that occurred on Saturday at 28 Ifelodun Ago ka area in Abeokuta. The command’s Spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident in a statement in Abeokuta. Odutola noted that a distress call was received by the … Read more
Jigawa Government has withdrawn from the suit challenging the constitutionality of the laws that established the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) currently before the Supreme Court. The State’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Bello Abdulkadir-Fanini, announced the withdrawal at a news conference in Dutse on Saturday. Abdulkadir-Fanini said a notice of withdrawal of … Read more