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Traditional ruler of Awka Kingdom, Imperial Majesty, Obi Austin Ndigwe, has said he is ready to go to jail for Awka people who crowned him their traditional ruler. In a video sighted on social media, which was recorded in a traditional setting perceived to be a village square, Ndigwe said he was crowned by the people as the Obi of Awka and not that of Anambra, and that he would not give up a seat his people had duly given to him. Recently, a panel of enquiry set up by Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, to look into…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has restated its commitment to ensuring that women, youths and persons living with disabilities,PWDs, are fully integrated into the electioneering process in Nigeria, and also present themselves for elective positions in the 2027 general elections. The party said that this is in keeping with a key promise to carry every Nigerian, both at home and in the Diaspora, along. A statement signed by the party’s National Secretary, Barr. Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, said “the fact that someone is young and may not be a money bag or is disadvantaged by some physical disabilities should not shut him or…
Troops of the Nigerian Army, working with operatives of the Department of State Services, have repelled suspected terrorists during a security operation in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. According to security sources, the operation took place around 2:50 am on May 14 after intelligence reports indicated terrorist activity near Lugu village. Security analyst Zagazola Makama shared on X that troops reportedly engaged the armed suspects in a gun battle, forcing them to flee towards the Bafarawa area. Following the encounter, the troops conducted follow-up operations around Danzanke in Modachi village and along a riverside near a damaged bridge…
Nigerian singer and rapper Ice Prince Zamani has spoken extensively about his weight loss journey and his plans as he approaches the 4th floor. In a recent interview with The Beat FM Lagos, the Oleku hitmaker explained that his weight loss was organic, stressing that he didn’t use Ozempic or any other drug during the process. Ice Prince also hinted at retirement, revealing that his forthcoming album would be his last. The music star disclosed that he plans to settle down once he turns 40. “I didn’t use Ozempic for my weight loss. I have never used drugs or anything…
Nigeria’s Falconets have been drawn in Group F of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World with Spain, China and New Caledonia. The draw ceremony for the 12th edition of the biennial competition took place in Lodz, Poland, on Friday. The Falconets will be aiming to win the tournament for the first time after coming second twice in the past. Nigeria have never missed a single edition of the competition Matches will be contested across four host cities: Bielsko-Biała, Katowice, Lodz and Sosnowiec. The tournament will be held in Poland from 5 to 27 September, 2026.
Local arms manufacturers under the umbrella of the Defence Industries Association of Nigeria have called for the full implementation of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria Act 2023 to accelerate indigenous defence production and reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported military hardware. The demand formed part of a communiqué issued at the end of the association’s General Meeting held in Abuja and signed by the General Secretary of DIAN, Engr. Kola Balogun, on Friday. The association said the implementation of the Act was critical to achieving self-reliance in defence manufacturing through improved local capacity, innovation, and industrial collaboration. The communiqué read,…
Gunmen have invaded Ahoro-Esinele community in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, abducting the principal of a secondary school and an unspecified number of students. The incident, according to the Oyo State Police Command, occurred between 8:00 am and 9:00 am on Friday at Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele. Police spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, in a statement on Friday, said the attackers stormed the school premises and whisked away students whose number is yet to be confirmed, alongside the school principal, Mrs Rachael Alamu. The statement read, “Gunmen have invaded Ahoro-Esinele community in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State,…
Ahead of tomorrow’s All Progressive Congress House of Representatives primaries, crisis is brewing as over 78 aspirants vowed to reject imposition of candidates as concensus. Speaking at press conference on Friday in Yola, the spokesman for the Forum of Adamawa state APC House of Representatives aspirants Mr. Vrati Nzonzo, urged Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, National Security Adviser NSA Nuhu Ribadu, to save the party by following the electoral Act and the party’s Constitution for the exercise. “On Consensus and Primaries: Since consensus has failed across the 8 federal constituencies of Adamawa State, the Forum calls on the party to conduct free,…
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Friday launched the fourth edition of its Foreign Exchange Manual, with the revised framework scheduled to take effect from June 1, 2026, as part of ongoing reforms aimed at improving transparency, liquidity and confidence in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market. Speaking at the launch of the revised manual in Abuja, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Olayemi Cardoso, said the initiative reflected the apex bank’s commitment to strengthening macroeconomic stability and modernising Nigeria’s foreign exchange administration. “This unveiling reflects our collective commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s macroeconomic foundations, enhancing transparency, and reinforcing confidence…
Belgium have included striker Romelu Lukaku in their World Cup squad despite concerns over his fitness, with head coach Rudi Garcia admitting the forward is not yet in peak condition following a lengthy injury layoff. The Napoli striker, who recently turned 33, has managed just seven substitute appearances totalling 69 minutes in the 2025–26 season after spending two months recovering from a hamstring injury. As reported by BBC Sport on Friday, Garcia said Lukaku remains a key figure for the national team but acknowledged that he is still working his way back to full sharpness. “Romelu has recovered, but he’s…
