Messi Named Finalist for Third Consecutive MLS MVP Award
Lionel Messi has been shortlisted for the 2026 Major League Soccer (MLS) Most Valuable Player award, putting the Inter Miami captain in contention to become the first player to win the honour for three consecutive seasons. MLS announced the finalists for its 2026 Year-End Awards on Thursday, with Messi among five nominees for the Landon…
Veekee James Shares Baby Bump Photo, Hints at Second Child
Nigerian fashion designer Veekee James has hinted at the possibility of welcoming her second child, six months after giving birth to her first daughter with her husband, Femi Atere. The celebrity designer sparked speculation after sharing an Instagram post featuring a silhouette of her baby bump. She accompanied the image with the caption, “The Beginning…
Fubara to Supporters: Join Rainbow Coalition or Leave
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has told his supporters to fully back the Rainbow Coalition or leave, warning against divided loyalty. Fubara made the statement on Thursday, 12 November 2026, during the inauguration of the Rivers APC Campaign Council and Rainbow Coalition in Port Harcourt by Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike. The governor declared…
INEC Begins Distribution of Non-Sensitive Materials for 2027 Polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced the distribution of non-sensitive election materials to some states ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC National Commissioner Prof. Rhoda Gumus disclosed this on Thursday, 12 November 2026, in Abuja during a meeting with a delegation from Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission. Gumus said all non-sensitive materials…
UNN Confirms Four Students Dead After Off-Campus Party
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, has confirmed the deaths of four students following an off-campus party in the Hilltop area of Nsukka, Enugu State. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Simon Ortuanya disclosed this on Thursday, 12 November 2026, stating that 10 students were involved in the incident which occurred on Wednesday, 11 November. The party was organised to…
Soludo Urges Nigerians to Wear Local Fabrics, Eat Made-in-Nigeria Food
Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo on Thursday, 12 November 2026, challenged Nigerians to embrace economic patriotism by buying, wearing and eating only Nigerian-made products. Speaking on the need for greater patronage of local goods, Soludo said widespread adoption of made-in-Nigeria items could create millions of jobs and attract foreign investment. “Imagine for a moment if…
Nasarawa Unveils Mobile Toilets in Bid to End Open Defecation
The Nasarawa State Government has unveiled mobile toilets for distribution across its 13 local government areas as part of efforts to tackle open defecation. The government also declared zero tolerance for the practice, describing it as both an embarrassment and a serious public health concern. The Commissioner for Environment, Solid Minerals and Mining, Margaret Elayo,…
Lagos Attack: NDC Accuses APC of Political Violence, Ruling Party Denies Link
The Nigeria Democratic Congress and the All Progressives Congress have traded accusations over an attack on NDC supporters by suspected political thugs during a town hall meeting in Ikeja, Lagos State. While the NDC accused the ruling party of promoting political violence and attempting to undermine democracy, the APC denied involvement and urged the opposition…
2027: IGP Cancels Election Duty Leave, Orders Crackdown on Banditry
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has cancelled leave for police personnel assigned to election security duties ahead of the 2027 general elections and ordered an intensified crackdown on banditry across the country. Disu also directed the deployment of additional personnel, mobility and air support to communities affected by bandit attacks, giving Commissioners of Police…
‘Facing My Fears’: Ex-BBN Star Dorathy Reveals Plans for Breast Reduction
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Dorathy Bachor, has taken the first step towards breast reduction surgery, three years after she first considered the procedure. The reality TV star disclosed this in a post on her X handle on Wednesday, revealing that she had attended a consultation. Dorathy said the decision was one she had struggled…
