Ruth Otabor, the sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna, has been confirmed dead. The family announced Ruth’s death via a statement issued by Eko Solicitors & Advocates, on Sunday, August 31, 2025.The family disclosed that Ruth passed away at about 6:30 a.m. on Sunday. “With a heavy heart, the family regrets to announce the passing on to …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won 20 Local Government Areas in Saturday’s council elections while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) claimed only three LGAs in Rivers State. APC also won the councillorship election in 20 LGAs, while the PDP claimed only three councils. The Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), Dr. Michael Odey, announced the winners …

Hon. Jelili Kayode Amusan, Frontline All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship hopeful in Ogun State, Hon. Jelili Kayode Amusan, has issued a rallying call to the people of Ogun: “Go out, register, and secure the power to decide your future.” In a statement from his media office on Sunday, Amusan described the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by the Independent …

Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Solomon Ehigiator Arase has passed away at Cedarcrest Hospital in Abuja. Arase, who served as Nigeria’s 18th Inspector-General of Police, was later appointed Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC). Before becoming IGP, he headed the Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Bureau, the police force’s top intelligence unit.Born on June 21, 1956, in Owan West …

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that the state of emergency declared in Rivers State would expire on September 18. It would be recalled that President Bola Tinubu, on March 18, 2025, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Oduand, and all elected lawmakers of the …

The University of Maiduguri has announced the promotion of Dr. Halima Idrisa Gambo to the rank of Professor of Veterinary Pathology, making her the first woman in Nigeria to attain the position. Gambo’s promotion was approved by the institution’s Governing Council, marking a major milestone in the history of veterinary education in the country.Professor Gambo began her academic career in 2004 as …

Fmr. Senator Abbo Elisha Sen. Elisha Abbo, former senator representing Adamawa North says his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2020 was done without seeking divine direction. Abbo, who disclosed this in a post on his official X handle on Friday, said he had since embarked on 31 days of fasting and …

Ahead of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has appointed co-founder of Giants of Africa and Zaria Group and former Vice-Chairman and President of the Toronto Raptors, Masai Ujiri, as a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Advocate. Ujiri, joins a distinguished group of influential leaders and changemakers who support the secretary-general in raising …

Deji Adeyanju, human rights lawyer has declared his readiness to vote for President Bola Tinubu over former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election. Adeyanju said he would pitch his tent with Tinubu if Obi emerges as a presidential candidate of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 election.The lawyer said this on Channels Television’s programme, …

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have ambushed a commercial bus along the Maiduguri–Banki road, on Thursday, leaving five passengers injured. Security sources said the attack occurred at about 2:30 p.m. in Wudila, a deserted village near Banki.The terrorists opened fire on a Toyota Hiace bus (registration number ASU-255-XA) driven by 50-year-old Mustapha Adam, who sustained a gunshot wound to the back. …