Author: Festus Adeloye

African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed the All Progressives Congress (APC) revised presidential campaign council as “a crowded confession of Tinubu’s fear.” Atiku, in a statement by the Director of Strategic Communication, ADC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), Phrank Shaibu, said the length of the list showed that President Bola Tinubu is more “eager to count politicians than answer for what Nigerians have endured.” The former Vice-President noted that the APC campaign council has exposed the same appetite for political excess that allegedly produced one of Nigeria’s largest federal cabinets. Atiku, while condemning the inauguration of the…

Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has become the first African artist to headline a halftime show at an NFL International Game. The singer performed at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Sunday, October 11, 2026, during the break in the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars. Ayra Starr entertained the crowd with performances of her songs Rush and Heaven Baby on a temporary stage set up at the centre of the pitch. Her appearance brought Afrobeats to the international sporting event, marking a milestone for Nigerian music on the NFL stage. Her appearance marks another milestone for African music,…

The Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has acknowledged that the administration’s economic reforms increased poverty but insisted that the government has made significant progress since introducing the measures. Bwala spoke on Channels Television while defending the reforms introduced by the Tinubu administration since it assumed office in May 2023. The reforms include the removal of the petrol subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange market. The measures triggered a sharp rise in the cost of living, with households and businesses facing higher transportation, logistics and production costs. Bwala acknowledged that the immediate…

A total of 32 people were aboard the military aircraft that crashed near the Naval Base in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Monday, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has disclosed. Keyamo said the aircraft was carrying 25 passengers and seven crew members when it crashed in the coastal community. The minister disclosed this in a statement posted on X on Monday, as search and rescue teams continued efforts to locate and assist those aboard the aircraft. According to Keyamo, air traffic controllers raised the alarm after the aircraft disappeared from communication and…

The Envoy Nation, a United Kingdom-based Christian church, has celebrated its fifth anniversary, with its leadership and members offering thanksgiving for the growth of the church from a small gathering of 10 people to a congregation of more than 700 members. The church marked the anniversary on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in Leicester, with fasting, prayers, thanksgiving and a love feast. Founded in September 2021 by 10 people at Bath Lane in Leicester during the COVID-19 pandemic, the church has since grown from holding services in a sitting room to using hotel halls and conference centres before establishing a permanent…

National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, has described the decision by the Obidient-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement to establish a 59-member presidential campaign council as “nonsensical”, insisting that support groups should not compete with the political party backing their candidates. Dickson spoke on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, into the NDC, amid a disagreement between the party and the OK Movement over the campaign structure. The OK Movement had unveiled the 59-member council on September 17, naming John Ughulu as director-general and Saadatu Sani as secretary, alongside coordinators…

US President Donald Trump has pushed back against growing demands for stronger government oversight of artificial intelligence, arguing that tighter controls could undermine America’s position in the global technology race. Trump used several posts on Truth Social on Monday to dismiss warnings about increasingly powerful AI systems, describing fears that the technology could eventually threaten humanity as a “HOAX”. He also accused opponents of AI expansion and data centres of being part of a “SICK conspiracy” and compared the concerns to what he called previous false alarms over climate change. Trump argued that the United States already has sufficient regulatory…

Big Brother Naija ‘Show Ya Sef’ housemate, Araga, has been evicted from the reality show, becoming the latest housemate to leave Biggie’s house. Host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced his eviction during the live eviction show on Sunday night. Araga was among the 13 housemates nominated for possible eviction in week seven, alongside Abi who was also evicted minutes ago. His exit follows a tense week in the house marked by strategic alliances, heated arguments, and intense competition for the Most Influential Player title, which was won by Aikou. The 2026 edition of Big Brother Naija premiered on July 26 with 24 housemates competing…

Lawmaker representing Osun East in the National Assembly, Senator Francis Fadahunsi has urged Nigerians to look beyond political parties and campaign promises when deciding who to support in elections, saying voters should pay greater attention to the character, competence and track record of candidates. Fadahunsi said Nigerians should critically examine the records and capabilities of politicians seeking their votes rather than allowing party loyalty or campaign inducements to determine their choices. According to him, voters should ask fundamental questions about the candidates, including what they had achieved in the past, the ideas they were bringing to governance and whether they…

Barely 24 hours after the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal displayed two petitions challenging the reelection victory of Governor Ademola Adeleke, the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday withdrew its suit.  The APC and Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) challenged the outcome of the election in suit number EPT/OS/GOV/01/2026 and  EPT/OS/GOV/02/2026, filed on Saturday respectively. The APC suit was filed by its counsel, Barr Oluseyi Oyagbile and submitted at the Tribunal in company of the deputy governorship candidate of the party, Engr Kayode Adereti who signed on behalf of Bola Oyebamiji and other party leaders. Meanwhile, an acclaimed APC legal team…