The Nasarawa State Government has initiated efforts to restructure the local government system to align with the Supreme Court’s ruling that grants financial autonomy to local governments. To facilitate this, the state government has submitted an executive bill to the House of Assembly, seeking an amendment to the local government law. During Monday’s session in … Read more
The President of the Libyan Football Federation, Abdelhakim Al-Shalmani, announced his resignation during a routine meeting of the Federation’s General Assembly. According to The Libya Observer, an online newspaper based in Tripoli, the resignation was confirmed in a post on its website on Monday, following a decision made the previous day. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command says a man has allegedly stabbed his nephew to death with broken bottle and fled. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, stated this in Lagos on Monday in a statement. Hundeyin said that mother of the fleeing suspect reported the incident to the police on Monday at about … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the National Assembly to expedite action on clarifying the scope of the new national minimum wage. NLC President Joe Ajaero made this appeal on Monday during a book launch in Abuja. It should be recalled that on July 24, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, during a plenary session, … Read more
UFC star Israel Adesanya has opened up about a dark period in his career when he faced severe financial hardship after a loss to Alex Pereira during his kickboxing days in China. The Nigerian-born Kiwi fighter, known for his confident persona and striking style in the octagon, shared the unexpected story on The Joe Rogan … Read more
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano has announced the suspension of two high-ranking officials: the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, and the Commissioner of Transportation, Muhammad Diggol. The suspension was confirmed by the State Party Chairman, Hashim Sulaiman Dungurawa, in an interview with Daily Trust on Monday. The decision … Read more
A former presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu says only God and destiny will determine Atiku Abubakar’s future political career in the 2027 general elections. Momodu’s comments came a day after former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, asked Atiku to end his presidential ambition due to his advanced age. The 77-year-old Atiku has run unsuccessfully for President … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the Federal Government empathises with the citizens, especially the poor amid the hardship faced by Nigerians, stating that the government had no option. Shettima made this statement in Abuja on Monday during the 30th anniversary of the Nigerian Economic Summit. He defended the economic policies of the current administration … Read more
There was panic as two persons died when the fence of a school collapsed on them at the Ejigbo area of Lagos State. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this on Monday in Lagos. He said that the incident happened on Saturday at about 10:30 a. m., at Apano Street, off … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Hon Princess Surah Olayemi Animashaun, Chairman of Epe Local Government, solidified her bid for a second term as she engaged key community leaders in a discussion on the 2025 budget. During the meeting, held to ensure community participation in the government’s spending plans, Princess Surah received resounding support for her leadership … Read more
The national electricity grid has collapsed once again, plunging the country into darkness. The collapse occurred around 6:18 pm on Monday, with power generation dropping significantly before completely shutting down. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, Don’t Scrap the EFCC, Fix It, Fintiri Slams Calls For Abolition AFCON Qualifiers: West … Read more
The Federal Ministry of Education announced on Monday that the new curriculum for basic education will be implemented in schools nationwide starting January 2025. During a stakeholders meeting in Abuja on the implementation of the new curriculum, Minister of Education Professor Tahir Mamman revealed that the updated curriculum for senior secondary education will begin in … Read more
Darkness has fallen over Nigeria as the national grid experienced another collapse on Monday. Emeka Ezeh, the spokesperson for the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), confirmed the grid failure in a statement released on Monday evening. According to Ezeh, the general system collapse occurred at 6:48 PM on October 14, 2024. The EEDC reported that … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has expressed relief over the safe return of the Super Eagles to Nigeria following their challenging experience in Libya ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President said he was deeply concerned by … Read more
Arsenal are concerned that Takehiro Tomiyasu may face another extended period on the sidelines, just after making his return from a knee injury, according to TEAMtalk. Tomiyasu made his first appearance of the season with a brief substitute role in Arsenal’s 3-1 victory over Southampton before the international break. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All … Read more
Nigeria’s Minister of Sports, John Enoh, has condemned the treatment of the Super Eagles by Libyan authorities ahead of their AFCON qualifier second-leg match scheduled for Tuesday. The Nigerian team, en route to Benghazi for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya, was unexpectedly diverted to Al Abraq airport, primarily used for hajj operations. … Read more
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are neck and neck in the latest NBC News national poll, just weeks before Election Day. Both candidates are tied at 48% support among registered voters, highlighting the razor-thin nature of the 2024 presidential race. Trump has regained ground after a difficult debate and earlier polling … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, Yenagoa Local Government Chapter, on Sunday, indefinitely suspended former Deputy Governor Werinipre Seibarugu and six others over alleged anti-party activities. Seibarugu, who previously served as deputy to former Governor and ex-Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, was also an acting governor and Speaker of … Read more
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has called the Libyan authorities’ decision to hold the team for hours at Al-Abraq Airport “very embarrassing.” The Super Eagles were scheduled to face Libya in Benghazi, aiming to secure their qualification for the AFCON finals in Morocco next year. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game … Read more
Nigerian singer and politician, Olubankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, and his wife, actress Adesua Etomi-Wellington, are expecting their second child. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Adesua shared the joyful news on her Instagram page on Monday, along with photos showcasing her baby bump. Her caption read, “First, we had each other, then we … Read more