Cross River Assembly to make Efik, other languages compulsory in schools

 

The Cross River State House of Assembly has urged the state government to mandate the teaching of Efik language across all primary and secondary schools within the state.

'No Southern candidate can defeat Tinubu except Goodluck Jonathan' - Deji Adeyanju

As the 2027 general election looms, activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju has made a striking claim: no Southern presidential candidate can defeat President Tinubu except former President Goodluck Jonathan. 

1 dead, another severely injured in Ogun road accident

 A yet-to-be-identified female passenger has lost her life in a road accident that occurred along the Igan Road in the Ago-Iwoye area of Ogun State.

Former Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello Marries Fourth Wife, in Private Abuja Ceremony

Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello married his fourth wife, Hiqma Yahaya-Bello, in a private Islamic ceremony in the Kubwa area of Abuja. 

Bayelsa government warns LG officials against pension payment delays

 

The Bayelsa State Government has warned principal officers of local government councils in the state to desist from delay in presentation of names of prospective retirees in good time for processing and payment of pension benefits.

Anambra Revenue Service faults Obi's claim on Brewery's tax ranking

 The Anambra State Internal Revenue Service has dismissed the claims made by the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, that SABMiller Breweries is the highest taxpayer in the state.

ADC’s Kachikwu Slams Atiku’s Presidential Ambition, Questions Commitment to Southern Leadership

 

Dumebi Kachikwu, the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s reported plan to run for president under the ADC platform in 2027, arguing it reflects a lack of support for a southern president. 

Ex-Deputy Governor, Bucknor-Akerele Calls Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election Bid a Misplaced Priority

Senator Kofo Bucknor-Akerele, a former Deputy Governor of Lagos State who served under Bola Tinubu from May 1999 to December 2002, has criticized President Tinubu’s reported interest in seeking re-election in 2027. 

Soldiers Rejects ₦13.7m Bribe from Terrorists, Arrests Suspects in Plateau

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) revealed that troops of Operation Safe Haven rejected a N13.7 million bribe offered by terrorists during an operation along Jos-Sanga Road in Plateau State.

TECNO SPARK 40 Series Hits The Market With The Slimmest AI-Enabled Device

 

In a world where digital accessibility, information, upload, download, buffering and streaming have become essentials to daily living, having the right gadget that delivers seamlessly is a Big Deal.

 

Israeli strike on Gaza's only Catholic Church kills 2, Pope reacts

 

Pope Leo XIV said on Thursday he was “deeply saddened” by an Israel strike which hit a Gaza church, killing two people, and called for “an immediate ceasefire”.

'Pretty Little Baby' singer Connie Francis dies at 87

 

American singer Connie Francis, whose hits such as "Pretty Little Baby", “Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool” and “Stupid Cupid” topped the charts in the late 1950s and 1960s, has died aged 87, her publicist announced Thursday.

Angry Mob Lynches Suspected Drug Addict for Allegedly K!lling Three Children in Osun

A tragic incident occurred in Oba-Ile, Osun State, on July 15, 2025, at approximately 8:05 p.m., when 30-year-old Sodiq Eniola, suspected to be a drug addict, allegedly k!lled three children with a machete. 

Can the Super Eagles End Nigeria’s AFCON Title Drought in 2025?

 

The Super Eagles of Nigeria last lifted the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy in 2013. Since then, the team has faced highs and lows—from early exits to semi-final heartbreaks. As AFCON 2025 approaches, Nigerian fans are hopeful that this could be the year the title drought finally ends. With a new generation of talent, tactical upgrades, and strong motivation, expectations are running high across the country.

Ekiti NMA threatens strike action

 

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Ekiti State has warned that it will participate in a nationwide strike should the Federal Government fail to address issues arising from a new circular on doctors’ allowances.