Voting preparations got underway in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, on Saturday morning as residents began making their way to polling units for the state’s closely watched governorship election, with security agencies maintaining a visible presence across key locations and election officials completing early morning preparations.
The Chairman of Jezco Group, Chief Joseph J.J. Ezeokafor, and a Catholic reverend sister who were abducted by armed gunmen in Ifite-Awka, Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, have regained their freedom after spending several days in captivity.
Nigeria’s insurance sector has reached a major regulatory milestone after the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) confirmed that seven additional insurance companies have met the industry’s revised capital requirements, bringing the total number of compliant firms to 50 as the nationwide recapitalisation exercise officially concludes.
The relationship dynamics inside the Big Brother Naija Season 11 house took another interesting turn after housemate Barry revealed that fellow contestant Neche had turned down his romantic interest, telling him he was “not her type.”
Beauty entrepreneur and reality TV personality Diadem Adeola has publicly accused her former friend and colleague, Dabota Lawson, of orchestrating a campaign to damage her reputation through bloggers, escalating what appears to be an ongoing personal dispute between the two public figures.
The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) has postponed the release of the shortlist for its nationwide recruitment exercise, delaying the next phase of a hiring process that attracted hundreds of thousands of applications across multiple employment categories.
A fire outbreak has destroyed one of the hostel buildings at St. Louis College in Jos, the Plateau State capital, triggering panic among residents and witnesses as flames consumed parts of the school’s boarding facility.
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring Nigeria’s state-owned refineries, saying the facilities will return to operation only through a commercially sustainable model that prioritises productivity and profitability rather than symbolic activity.
The Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU) has honoured the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Ajayi, with its Golden Era Pillar of Critical and Strategic Intelligence for National Development Award as part of activities marking the union’s 50th anniversary.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says more than 1.9 million Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) have been collected across Osun State as preparations enter the final stage for Saturday’s governorship election.
A fresh security scare has emerged in Borno State after suspected fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) reportedly ambushed Nigerian troops, killing at least four soldiers, injuring several others and destroying military vehicles during an attack along the Yamtake–Bitta axis.
Former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt believes the club has already completed its most impressive piece of business in the transfer market, describing the signing of Youri Tielemans as the standout deal of the summer.
South Africa captain Refiloe Jane has insisted Banyana Banyana will give everything on the pitch as they prepare for a high-stakes showdown with Nigeria’s Super Falcons in the race for a place in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup inter-confederation playoffs.
A 41-year-old Nigerian national, Babajide Adesayo, has been found guilty by a federal jury in the United States for his alleged role in laundering more than $2.7 million linked to romance fraud and other online scams targeting victims.
The All Progressives Congress has intensified its final campaign activities in Osun State, with Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma and other senior party figures converging on Osogbo for a major rally ahead of Saturday’s governorship election.
