The Ekiti State Police Command’s version of events surrounding the assault on Omoyele Sowore, leader of the Take It Back Movement (TIB) and AAC presidential candidate, in Ado-Ekiti, has been disputed by the group. In addition to identifying and prosecuting those individuals complicit in the attack, the organization urged the immediate dismissal of CP Falade … Read more
In a statement released just before the 2027 general elections, CP Bode Ojajuni, the commissioner of police for the Ogun State Command, praised a civic organization for its sensitisation drive and emphasised the critical importance of voter education. In a Friday speech, CP Ojajuni welcomed members of the Iyawo Alhaji Itoku Community & Development Initiative, … Read more
French football commentator Daniel Riolo has chosen the Ballon d’Or winner for this year. This evening in London, the 2026 Ballon d’Or winner will be revealed. “Since it’s very undecided this year, I have gone with the best football player [Yamal],” Riolo said of Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, citing After Foot’s reporting of his interview with … Read more
There are concerns regarding the selection procedure for the 2026 Ballon d’Or nominees after five exceptional players were left off the shortlist, despite solid justifications for their inclusion based on their performances throughout the season. Leading contenders including Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, Erling Haaland, and Lionel Messi were among the 30 players named … Read more
According to Footynaija, the person who was accused of assaulting a match official following Sunday’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match between Kano Pillars and Warri Wolves is currently being held by the police. The event occurred at Southern Delta University Stadium in Ozoro on Sunday, and according to sources, the culprit has been identified … Read more
In the midst of the dominance dispute between Davido and Wizkid, Nigerians have demanded that the two musicians make peace. This follows a video that has gone viral showing Davido at Zlatan’s wedding in Lagos State over the weekend dancing to the hit song “Ojuelegba” by Wizkid. In response to the video’s virality on X, … Read more
The cancellation of Ayo Makun’s comedy concert in Cardiff, UK, due to what is believed to be a payment disagreement with the event organisers has prompted the Nigerian actor and comedian to apologise to his followers. The comedian sent a message on social media in which he and the other performers explained that they had … Read more
After reviewing six candidates on Monday, October 26, 2026, the Kano State House of Assembly confirmed Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s nominations for commissioner. Speaker Jibril Isma’il Falgore submitted the nominees to the legislators for consideration during the sitting, which he presided over. Idris Garba Mustapha, Dr. Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa, Professor Sani Lawan, Ibrahim Namadi, Muktar … Read more
Shehu Sani, a former congressman from the Kaduna Central Senatorial District, has spoken out against a video that has gone viral showing JIBWIS First Aid Group members making death threats against Christians. On Monday, Sani took to his official X Twitter to criticise the video and demand that those responsible face justice. Those who crave … Read more
On Monday, Temitope Ajayi, President Bola Tinubu’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, stated that the Nigerian economy is positively reacting to the president’s reforms. The economy is thriving under Tinubu’s policies, according to Ajayi, but the opposition is spreading negativity. He was addressing a report that claimed manufacturing has improved and employment has … Read more