The Osun State Government has appointed global music icon, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, as the Chairman of the Osun State Sports Trust Fund. The announcement was made as part of the government’s efforts to reposition and revitalise the sports sector in the state. Davido, a proud indigene of Osun, is expected to leverage his global influence and network to attract private investment and drive development across various sporting activities in the state.

Fresh details have emerged regarding the origins of the military officers allegedly involved in the reported coup plot against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. According to credible security sources, the suspected officers hail from Borno, Kano, Kaduna, Delta, Kogi, Adamawa, Nasarawa, Plateau, Zamfara, and Katsina States. Investigations are said to be ongoing as security agencies intensify efforts to identify and apprehend all individuals connected to the plot.

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has dismissed claims that any acts of genocide have occurred in Nigeria, stating that no ethnic or religious group, Christian or Muslim, has been subjected to such atrocities in the country. Speaking in Birnin Kebbi at the opening ceremony of the Northern Traditional Rulers Assembly Meeting (Kebbi 2025), the Sultan challenged anyone making such allegations to present concrete evidence.

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has faulted the statement released by Daniel Bwala, special adviser to the president on policy communication, after a meeting with the association in Abuja. On Monday, Bwala visited the leadership of CAN at the association’s national secretariat in Abuja, the country’s capital. The meeting took place amid the allegation of Christian genocide in Nigeria and the move by some United States lawmakers to protect “persecuted” Christians.

The FCT police command has summoned its officers in a viral video assaulting some members of the public. The video which was shared on social media on Tuesday, October 21, showed the officers forcing a man into their patrol van while also slapping another and forcing him into their patrol van. The video sparked an outcry on social media with many calling for the sanctioning of the officers.

Nollywood actor Onuchukwu Michael has taken to Instagram to share what he described as a divine revelation about the end times, urging Nigerians and Christians worldwide to repent and return to God. In the emotional post, the actor recounted a vivid dream he said he experienced two years ago, which he claims revealed a vision of impending darkness and the rapture.

Nigerian influencer and online entrepreneur known as Verydarkman has appealed to followers for prayers after saying he is facing threats and deliberate attempts to prevent an incoming container of goods from being landed in Nigeria. In a video posted to his Instagram account, Verydarkman said parties opposed to his business were using “subtle threats” and trying to sabotage his plans. “They can do anything to make sure I don’t successfully land any container in Nigeria… I am at war,” he said, adding: “It’s a f**king battle right now.

A Nigerian lady has shared a funny video of her Japanese sister describing what school life in Nigeria feels like — and her observation has left many people laughing online. In the short clip, the young girl was asked how school was going, and she didn’t hesitate to give her honest opinion. “How is school?” her sister asked. “It’s terrible,” she replied with a straight face.

Kim Kardashian’s 12-year-old daughter, North West, has once again stirred conversation with her latest TikTok appearance — this time showing off a strikingly adult look featuring fake face tattoos, a nose ring, grillz, and blue braids. In several videos shared on the account she co-runs with her mother, North sported bright blue contacts, black grillz, and f+ke ink designs across her face, including a star under her eye and a script word on her cheek.

The Delta state police command has arrested one of its officers over the shooting of a moving vehicle in Asaba. The Arrest is coming less than twenty four hours after the arrested policeman in a viral video tried to forcefully stop the vehicle whose driver refused to stop after a hit-and-run. Delta police spokesperson Edafe Bright in a statement, said the policeman was arrested because he acted unprofessionally.

As political campaigns intensify ahead of the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has stirred the political space with the release of a new song titled “F9 Candidates.” The track, which surfaced online on Tuesday, is already generating massive buzz across social media platforms. In the song, Soludo reportedly takes aim at issues of certificate forgery, questionable credentials, and land grabbing allegedly referencing rival candidates Nicholas Ukachukwu and Uche Ekwunife.

The 7th Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission ( NDDC) was appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the 29th day of August 29 2023. This appointment was greeted with mixed signals as many didn't know what to expect from the Board especially as several boards before them underperformed for different reasons. The current board of the NDDC is truly unique as it parades itself with "round pegs in round holes," beginning with the Chairman Chiedu Ebie Esq learned fellow with vision and foresight, MD/CEO Dr Samuel Ogbuku, a workaholic administrator, and every other member of the board who are distinguished personalities in their spheres of life which is obviously why the President carefully handpicked and assembled the Niger Delta reform "Galacticos" to lead the region to the next level of prosperity and "the promised land".

The Enugu government has demolished a building allegedly used as a kidnappers’ den where abducted residents were held captive in Umueze Awkunanaw, Nkanu west LGA. The demolition, carried out on Tuesday, followed the rescue of a kidnapped victim and the recovery of arms, ammunition, and the victim’s vehicle from the property by security operatives.

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has listed former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, as his witness in his ongoing alleged terrorism trial. Kanu, in a fresh motion he personally signed and filed before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, assured that he was ready to begin his defence as ordered by the court.

In a bold step to reposition the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of its next National Convention, former presidential candidate and party stalwart, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has embarked on a reconciliation mission across the North Central zone. Hashim, known for his advocacy for political reform and national unity, met with key PDP figures including former Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki and ex-Minister of Sports Hon.

The Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State, Barrister Steve Oruruo, has declared that the party remains strong, united, and resolute despite the recent defection of the state governor. Speaking during a media engagement in Enugu , Oruruo said he's poised to reawakening the state of the party and the spirit of its members and supporters.

The Nigerian Senate has approved life imprisonment without the option of a fine for anyone found guilty of defiling a minor, signaling a tougher national stance against child sexual abuse. During Tuesday’s plenary, Senate President Godswill Akpabio emphasized the need to differentiate between defilement and rape, stating that crimes involving minors deserve stiffer punishment. Defilement of a minor should be treated differently from rape; those involved should face greater punishment.

A magistrate court in Abuja has ordered the remand of Aloy Ejimakor, one of the lawyers representing Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Police arrested Ejimakor in Abuja on Monday after he joined protesters demanding Kanu’s release. The IPOB leader has been in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since his re-arrest in 2021.

A student of Taraba State University, Endurance Achikare Igbagri, has tendered a public apology to the Catholic Diocese of Jalingo and Christian community over a ‘Catholic nun outfit’ she wore during the school’s recent Costume Day. Photos and videos that circulated on social media show some students, including Ms Igbagri, dressed in costumes that mimic Catholic religious attires, especially those of Rev.

A massive fire has broken out at the popular Alaba International Market in Lagos State tonight, destroying several shops. Eyewitnesses say traders are making frantic efforts to salvage their goods as firefighters battle to contain the blaze. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.

There was mild drama in the Senate on Tuesday as Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, and Senator Adams Oshiomhole clashed over the controversial abortion clause in the Criminal Code Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025. Earlier during the session, the Senate had unanimously passed a landmark bill prescribing life imprisonment for anyone convicted of defiling a minor, with no option of a fine.

U.S. President Donald J. Trump has revealed that several Middle Eastern countries and neighboring states have expressed strong willingness to deploy military forces into Gaza to confront Hamas if the group continues to violate agreements with Israel and the international community. In a statement released today, Trump praised the unprecedented level of support from these “NOW GREAT ALLIES,” describing their enthusiasm as “a beautiful thing to behold” and unparalleled in a thousand years.

A female teacher was left stunned after one of her pupils openly called her an “ashawo” (prostitute) for wearing a short dress to school. In the video recorded by the teacher, she could be heard asking the pupil, who is between 5 to 7 years why she made such a remark, but the girl felt reluctant to reply. Social media users have since reacted with mixed feelings.

A viral social media report alleging that Hon. Ucheonye Stephen Akachukwu, Member representing Aba Central in the Abia State House of Assembly, was physically assaulted by Hon. Okoro Uchenna Kalu, the Assembly’s Majority Leader, has been strongly denied. In a formal statement released today, Hon. Ucheonye dismissed the report as “false, malicious, and a product of desperate mischief-makers bent on tarnishing the image of the Abia State House of Assembly.” The report, which claimed that the Majority Leader struck Hon.

President Bola Tinubu has forwarded a letter to the Senate seeking the confirmation of Dr Bernard Mohammed Doro from Plateau State as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Dr Doro’s nomination follows Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda’s election as the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman in July. Yilwatda previously served as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction. Born on January 23, 1969, in Kwall, Bassa LGA of Plateau State, Dr Doro has over 20 years of multidisciplinary experience in clinical practice, pharmaceutical management, strategic leadership, and community engagement in the UK and Nigeria.