The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of blogger and social media personality Chidiebere Mark, widely known as Justice Crack, in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). The order was issued by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik this Monday following Mark’s arraignment on a three-count charge …
Read More »Ogun pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia as Gateway Airport begins Hajj operations
The first batch of Muslim pilgrims from Ogun State has safely arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise, marking a historic milestone for the state’s aviation and pilgrimage operations. The pilgrims touched down at King Abdulaziz International Airport at about 4:15 a.m. (Nigerian time), following …
Read More »Why I stopped attending church service – Funke Akindele
Famous Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has opened up on why she lost interest in attending church service. The actress who made the revelation in a Snapchat video on Sunday, stated that she stopped going to church because attention often shifted to her rather than the service. While explaining that she’s …
Read More »Dangote opens up on alleged rift with Tony Elumelu
The Dangote Group has denied reports making the rounds that its president, Aliko Dangote, has a purported rift with the Chairman of the United Bank for Africa, Tony Elumelu. In a statement on Saturday, the spokesperson of the Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, dismissed the claim as false. The firm also …
Read More »Gunmen kidnap businessman in Ibadan
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a 60-year-old man in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The victim was kidnapped on Saturday while on his way to his residence. The incident occurred at Jinarere, Alakia in Ibadan. Public Relations Officer of the State Police command, Olayinka Ayanlade, when contacted, confirmed …
Read More »Why NDC Registration Will Be Cancelled – Umar Ardo
The convener of the League of Northern Democrats (LND), Umar Ardo, has expressed belief that the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party will be nullified. According to him, they are already in court over the matter, and he believes the court will rule in their favour. Newsextra24 reports …
Read More »NDC Receives APC, PRP, NNPP Defectors
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) recorded a wave of high-profile defections at the weekend as prominent politicians from the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) formally joined its ranks. The defections came amid the movement of former presidential candidates, Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa …
Read More »Desmond Elliot Declares Re-Election Bid For Lagos Assembly
The lawmaker representing Surulere Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Desmond Olushola Elliot, has declared his intention to seek re-election in the forthcoming legislative election. Elliot announced his decision in a post shared on his Facebook page on Sunday, where he confirmed that he had obtained the nomination form …
Read More »LP Releases 2027 Primaries Timetable, Fixes Nomination Fees
The Labour Party (LP) has released its timetable and schedule of activities for the conduct of its 2026 primary elections, with concessions for women, people living with disabilities and youths. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Ken Asogwa who disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja added …
Read More »Ogun Pilgrims Arrive Saudi Arabia as Gateway Airport Begins Hajj Operations
The first batch of Muslim pilgrims from Ogun has safely arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise. This was made known in a statement in Abeokuta on Monday by Gov. Dapo Abiodun’s Special Adviser on Media, Mr Kayode Akinmade. According to the statement, the pilgrims …
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