African Union Sports Council Appoints Samson Siasia as Ambassador at Abuja Ceremony
The African Union Sports Council has appointed former Nigerian international footballer Samson Siasia as its ambassador. The appointment was made on February 19, 2026, at international press conference in Abuja.…
Former Sagbama LGA Chairman Hon. Prosper Embeleakpo Loses Mother
Hon. Prosper Embeleakpo, former chairman of Sagbama Local Government Area in Bayelsa State, has lost his mother. She passed away today, according to information made available to close associates…
Nengi Hampson Celebrates Daughter Alani’s First Birthday With Heartfelt Message
Former Big Brother Naija star Nengi Hampson has marked her daughter Alani’s first birthday with an emotional tribute shared on social media. The reality TV personality posted beautiful photos…
1.9 Million Nigerians Living with HIV as Lenacapavir Prevention Injection Becomes Available at ₦58,000 Per Year
Lenacapavir, the twice yearly injectable drug for HIV prevention, is now available in Nigeria at a reported cost of approximately ₦58,000 per year. The long acting injection developed by…
Bandits Kill at Least 50 Residents in Zamfara Village Attack
Zamfara State was thrown into mourning on Friday after bandits reportedly killed no fewer than 50 residents of Dutsin Dan Ajiya village in Anka Local Government Area. The…
FAAC urges fiscal discipline as Presidential Executive Order and Tax Reforms promise higher federation allocation
The Minister of State for Finance and Chairman of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, wants the three tiers of government to manage anticipated increases in federation…
Bone Marrow Transplant Now Available in Nigeria as Cure for Sickle Cell Disorder at LUTH
Bone marrow transplantation is now available in Nigeria as a curative treatment for sickle cell disorder at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). The Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria (SCFN), in…
Anthony Alazigha Denies Alleged Link to Publication Targeting Bayelsa Lawmaker
Mr. Anthony Alazigha has publicly denied allegations linking him to a controversial publication said to have targeted Hon. Ebizi Ndiomu Brown of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly. In a…
PDP, NNPP, ADC missing as INEC conducts Kano bye-election
Three major opposition political parties are absent from the ballot in Saturday’s bye-election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kano State. The affected parties are the Peoples…
APC Chieftain Joseph Maciver Warns Governor Diri Against ‘Smiling Betrayers’ Amid Bayelsa Congress Dispute
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, Hon. Joseph Maciver, has cautioned Governor Douye Diri to be wary of individuals he described as “smiling betrayers”…
