Ex-Kebbi Governor Dakingari Backs Idris for Second Term
Former Kebbi State Governor, Sa’idu Nasamu Dakingari, has endorsed Governor Nasir Idris for a second term, citing the development projects executed by his administration in its first three years. Dakingari, who is the Director-General of the Kebbi State All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council, said Idris deserved to serve two terms, noting that previous governors,…
Flamingos: NSC Rejects Peter Obi’s Account, Demands Apology
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has rejected Peter Obi’s account of an alleged attempt to prevent him from greeting Nigeria’s victorious Under-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, demanding an apology from the former Anambra State governor. The NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko, gave the commission’s position in a statement…
2027: Tinubu Will Win Presidential Election by Landslide, Kalu Predicts
Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has predicted that President Bola Tinubu will win the 2027 presidential election by a landslide, expressing confidence in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Kalu made the prediction on Monday during an appearance on Arise PrimeTime, the evening current affairs programme of Arise…
Outrage as 4,300 Corps Members Cram Into Ogun NYSC Camp
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has faced widespread criticism after a viral video showed prospective corps members sleeping in overcrowded conditions at its orientation camp in Sagamu, Ogun State. The footage, which emerged online on Monday, showed graduates sleeping on mattresses placed closely together on the floor of a multipurpose hall, leaving little room…
Atiku Vows to Restore Petrol Subsidy if Elected President in 2027
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has reiterated his promise to restore petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027, saying the policy would ease the cost of living for Nigerians. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), restated his position in a post on X on Monday, alongside a campaign video outlining his proposed…
Hamzat, Rhodes-Vivour, Doherty Outline Plans to Fix Lagos Waste Crisis
Lagos governorship candidates on Sunday, 8 November 2026, presented competing proposals to address the state’s waste management challenges during a televised debate organised by the Nigeria Debate Consortium. The candidates: Dr. Obafemi Hamzat of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Funso Doherty of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC),…
Russell Brand Jailed for 10 Years and Six Months for Rape and Sexual Assault
British comedian and actor, Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison after being convicted of rape and three counts of sexual assault. The 51-year-old was sentenced on Monday, 9 November 2026, at Southwark Crown Court in London by Judge Joel Bennathan. Brand was found guilty last week of raping…
Power Minister Tegbe Pledges Stable Electricity for Nigerians Within Three to Five Years
Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe has assured Nigerians that the country will achieve more stable electricity supply within the next three to five years, enabling people to work in their homes and offices without fear of blackouts. Tegbe made the projection on Monday, 9 November 2026, while speaking on a TVC television programme. He said…
NFF Officials Stopped Me from Greeting Flamingos, Says Peter Obi
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has accused officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) of preventing him from greeting members of the victorious Flamingos team at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Obi made the allegation in a statement titled “A New Dimension of Toxic Politics in Nigeria” issued…
INEC Removes 1.6 Million Invalid Voter Registrations
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has deleted 1,608,660 invalid registrations from the preliminary register of voters following a nationwide review of entries from the 2025/2026 Continuous Voter Registration exercise. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), disclosed this on Monday, 9 November 2026, while briefing journalists on the outcome of the review of the preliminary…
