Bayelsa Cricket Association Promotes Sport at CSS Famgbe Inter-House Sports
By Abdullahi Abdulrahman, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Cricket Association has taken steps to promote the game of cricket among young people, partnering with Community Secondary School (CSS) Famgbe to stage a cricket exhibition during the school’s inter-house sports competition. The event, held on March 5, 2026, featured the Head Coach of the Bayelsa State Cricket […]
Tinubu Promotes Ibrahim Masari to Special Adviser on Political Affairs
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promoted Ibrahim Masari to the position of Special Adviser on Political Affairs, a move that strengthens the administration’s political coordination ahead of key national developments. The announcement was made on Thursday by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. According to the statement, Masari will […]
Gunmen Shoot Ondo Farmer, Kidnap Wife During Night Attack in Akure
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have shot a farmer and abducted his wife during a late-night attack in Akure, the capital of Ondo State, raising fresh concerns about security in farming communities. The incident occurred around 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday in the Isagba community along Oda Road in Akure, according to the Nigeria Police Force. […]
Seriake Dickson Defects to NDC, Says PDP ‘Is in ICU’ Ahead of 2027 Elections
Senator Seriake Dickson, who represents Bayelsa West Senatorial District, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), describing the former ruling party as politically “sick.” Dickson announced the move on Thursday during a press conference at his residence in Abuja. The senator expressed deep concern over what he […]
Cross River Assembly Suspends Lawmaker Dickson Agbor Over Domestic Violence Allegations
The Cross River State House of Assembly has indefinitely suspended Dickson Agbor, the lawmaker representing Obubra I State Constituency, over allegations of domestic violence and misconduct. The decision was reached during Thursday’s plenary session after lawmakers debated a motion condemning the alleged behaviour. The motion was moved by Davies Etta and seconded by Francis Bassey […]
Late-Night Fire Destroys Three Containerised Shops in Eyenkorin, Kwara After Power Surge
A late-night fire outbreak has destroyed three containerised shops at Eyenkorin Roundabout in the Apata area of Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State, leaving business owners counting significant losses. The incident occurred late Wednesday night when flames engulfed several small businesses located around the busy Eyenkorin Roundabout. According to emergency officials, the Kwara State […]
CIoD Chairman Urges New South-West Executives to Strengthen Corporate Governance and Growth
The President and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria, Adetunji Oyebanji, has called on newly inaugurated executives in the South-West zone to promote ethical leadership, expand membership, and drive stronger corporate governance across the region. Speaking during the second Annual General Meeting of the institute’s Abeokuta South-West zone, Oyebanji […]
Osun 2026 Election: APC’s Bola Oyebamiji Picks Benjamin Adereti as Running Mate
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2026 Osun State election, Bola Oyebamiji, has officially chosen Benjamin Adereti, a former House of Representatives candidate, as his running mate ahead of the August 15, 2026 poll. The development follows the release of the final list of candidates by the Independent National Electoral […]
CAF Postpones WAFCON 2026 to July–August in Morocco
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially postponed the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), moving the tournament from its initial March schedule to a new window between July 25 and August 16, 2026. The competition will be hosted in Morocco, which secured the hosting rights in October 2024. The tournament was originally […]
Police Arrest 35-Year-Old Man Over Illegal Beretta Pistol Possession in Edo
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly possessing an illegal firearm during a targeted intelligence operation aimed at curbing the spread of unlawful weapons in the state. The suspect, identified as Dr Kingsley Dele, was apprehended by officers of the Command Intelligence and Rapid Response Squad (CIRRS) following […]