The Australian government has issued an urgent advisory telling Australian citizens in Iran to depart thecountry as soon as possible due to ongoing violent nationwide protests and a volatile security situation,authorities said Wednesday.The updated travel advice comes amid widespread civil unrest and concerns that the situation couldescalate without notice. In its updated warning, Canberra said:…
Adekunle Gold, has announced that he and his wife, Simi have welcomed twins. The singer announced the news via his Snapchat story on Wednesday where he wrote, “Asked God for another child and He blessed me double.” The announcement follows weeks of speculation after Simi shared a post in December 2025 featuring a clip from…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has forecast that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will secure morethan one million votes in Plateau State during the 2027 general election, attributing the projection toincreased party strength, unity, and broadening support across the state.The projection was made on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, by Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, NationalChairman of the APC,…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar yesterday declared that he will not step aside for any contender within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), insisting that all qualified aspirants will be subjected to an open, transparent and competitive process as the party prepares for the 2027 presidential election. Atiku also warned that Nigeria’s democracy was under severe…
Nigerian music superstar Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, widely known as Wizkid, has been inducted as anhonorary member of the Lagos Motor Boat Club, one of the city’s oldest and most respected socialinstitutions.The club was founded in 1950 and has long served as an exclusive association for boat owners andprominent figures in Lagos society. Wizkid received his…
Prominent socio-political activist Aisha Yesufu has declared that she will actively oppose any 2027presidential election ticket in which Peter Obi is presented as a vice-presidential candidate rather than apresidential flagbearer.Yesufu, a well-known activist and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made hercomments in a video circulating on social media on Monday, as political realignments…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has resumed the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, marking the start of its second phase. The resumption, which took effect on Monday, follows the conclusion of the first phase, which formally ended on December 10, 2025. INEC had initially launched online pre-registration for the exercise on August 18,…
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced a donation of ₦100 million to theNigerian Legion to support military veterans and the families of fallen heroes.The Governor made the announcement on Monday during the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance DayAppeal Fund and Emblem Launch held at the State House in Ikeja. The donation is intended to…
Local and federal law enforcement authorities have taken a man into custody following an attemptedsecurity breach and attack at the Cincinnati residence of Vice President-elect JD Vance.The incident occurred late Monday evening, prompting an immediate response from the United StatesSecret Service and local police units. According to official statements from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office,…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a comprehensive set of new measures aimed ateradicating examination malpractice in the 2026 Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations (SSCE)conducted by WAEC and NECO.The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the National Examinations Council (NECO) and the WestAfrican Examinations Council (WAEC), stated that these reforms are necessary to restore the…
