INEC LEADERSHIP – Mahmood Yakubu Steps Down After Two-Term Tenure

INEC Leadership – Mahmood Yakubu Steps Down After Two-Term Tenure

In a significant transition for Nigeria’s electoral landscape, Professor Mahmood Yakubu has officially stepped down as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), concluding a decade-long tenure marked by sweeping reforms and complex challenges.

His departure, announced during a quarterly meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) in Abuja on October 7, 2025, comes as his constitutionally mandated second five-year term nears its end in November.

SERAP Demands Transparency from Nigeria’s Governors and FCT Minister

SERAP Demands Transparency from Nigeria’s Governors and FCT Minister

In a bold move underscoring the urgency of public accountability, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a formal demand for transparency from Nigeria’s 36 state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.

There are many unqualified teachers in Nigeria, TRCN raises alarm

TRCN Raises Alarm Over Unqualified Teachers in Nigeria

In a sobering revelation timed with the 2025 World Teachers’ Day, the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has sounded the alarm over the widespread presence of unqualified teachers across the country’s educational landscape.

Daycare owner arrested after her dogs k!lled 2-year-old boy while she took a nap

Tragedy in Valdosta – Daycare Owner Arrested After Fatal Dog Attack on Toddler

In a deeply disturbing incident that has shaken the community of Valdosta, Georgia, a 2-year-old boy was mauled to death by two Rottweilers while under the care of a daycare provider who was allegedly asleep at the time.

The daycare owner, 48-year-old Stacy Wheeler Cobb, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder and second-degree cruelty to children, both felonies.

25-year-old man kills his mother with shovel in South Africa

Tragedy in Mahikeng – Son Kills Mother with Shovel

In a deeply disturbing incident that has shocked the community of Mosiane View village in Mahikeng, North West Province, South Africa, a 25-year-old man brutally killed his 48-year-old mother using a shovel.

The attack occurred around 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 4, 2025, and was captured on video, which has since circulated widely on social media. Authorities have urged the public to refrain from sharing the footage out of respect for the victim and her family.

Army officer dies after being set ablaze by wife in Akwa Ibom

Tragedy in Akwa Ibom - Army Officer Dies After Domestic Dispute Turns Deadly

In a deeply disturbing incident that has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian military community and the public at large, Lieutenant Samson Haruna, a Nigerian Army officer and medical doctor, has died following a violent domestic altercation with his wife at Wellington Bassey Barracks, located in Ibagwa, Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

Wizkid taught me how to navigate the industry – Seyi Shay

Wizkid Taught Me How to Navigate the Industry - Seyi Shay

In a heartfelt revelation during her appearance on The Honest Bunch Podcast, Nigerian singer and songwriter Seyi Shay opened up about the pivotal role Afrobeats superstar Wizkid played in shaping her journey through the music industry.

N68bn National Arts Theatre remodeling: CBN, Bankers’ Committee’s investment in Nigeria’s cultural future

N68bn National Arts Theatre Remodeling: CBN and Bankers’ Committee’s Investment in Nigeria’s Cultural Future

The transformation of Nigeria’s iconic National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, into the newly christened Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts marks a pivotal moment in the country’s cultural and economic renaissance. Spearheaded by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Bankers’ Committee, this N68 billion investment is not merely a facelift of a historic edifice, it is a strategic move to position Nigeria’s creative economy as a cornerstone of national development.

Reno Omokri Makes Strong Case For Virginity In Marriage

Reno Omokri Makes Strong Case for Virginity in Marriage

Reno Omokri, a Nigerian social commentator, author, and media personality, recently ignited widespread debate across social media platforms with his emphatic stance on the value of virginity in marriage.

In a series of posts and interviews, Omokri argued that a woman’s virginity is the greatest gift she can offer her husband, framing it as a cornerstone for building a spiritually, emotionally, and physically stable marital relationship.

Nigerian lady addresses those who insult men for washing their women's pants

Defending Domestic Acts: Nigerian Lady Challenges Critics of Men Who Wash Their Partner’s Underwear

In a recent wave of social media discourse, a Nigerian lady sparked widespread attention by addressing a controversial topic: the criticism faced by men who wash their female partner’s underwear.

Her message was clear, bold, and unapologetic, challenging societal norms and toxic masculinity that label such domestic acts as degrading or emasculating.

Fubara Meets Wike, Loyalists To Consolidate Peace In Rivers

Fubara Meets Wike, Loyalists to Consolidate Peace in Rivers State

In a significant political development aimed at stabilizing Rivers State’s fragile peace, Governor Siminalayi Fubara convened a closed-door meeting with his predecessor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, alongside a host of loyalists and political heavyweights.

The gathering, held at the Port Harcourt residence of elder statesman Chief Ferdinand Alabraba, extended into the early hours of Sunday, October 5, 2025, and marked a renewed effort to consolidate the calm that has returned to the oil-rich state after years of political turbulence.

Western Media Agenda Is To Destabilise Nigeria - Daniel Bwala

Daniel Bwala Accuses Western Media of Destabilization Agenda Against Nigeria

In a striking and controversial statement, Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications at Nigeria’s State House, has alleged that Western media outlets are actively pursuing an agenda to destabilize Nigeria.

The claim was made during a televised interview and has since sparked widespread debate across political and media circles.

I discovered that I am not really real - Wole Soyinka

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“I Discovered That I Am Not Really Real” - Wole Soyinka’s Reflections at the National Theatre Renaming Ceremony

In a moment steeped in cultural resonance and personal introspection, Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka stood before a distinguished audience at the National Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, to accept an honour that he once vocally opposed: the renaming of the iconic edifice in his name.

Court suspends police enforcement of tinted glass permit

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Federal High Court Suspends Police Enforcement of Tinted Glass Permit in Nigeria

In a landmark judicial intervention, the Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, has issued an interim order suspending the enforcement of tinted glass permits by the Nigeria Police Force.

This ruling, delivered on Friday, October 3, 2025, marks a significant pause in a contentious policy that has drawn widespread criticism from legal experts, civil rights advocates, and motorists across the country.

Still On Japan’s Population Crisis

Japan’s Population Crisis: Anti-Foreigner Sentiments on the Rise

Japan is facing a demographic emergency that is reshaping its social and political landscape. With one of the world’s fastest-aging populations and a declining birthrate, the country is grappling with a shrinking workforce and mounting economic pressures.

In response, the Japanese government has gradually opened its doors to foreign labor and tourism to sustain its economy.

China sentences 11 members of mafia family to death

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CHINA CAPITAL PUNISHMENT - 11 Members of Mafia Family Sentenced to Death

In a landmark ruling that underscores China's intensifying crackdown on transnational crime, the Wenzhou Intermediate People’s Court has sentenced 11 members of the notorious Ming family to death for their roles in a sprawling criminal syndicate operating out of Myanmar.

The verdict, delivered on September 29, 2025, marks one of the most severe judicial responses to organized crime in recent Chinese history.

FG DECLARES WAR ON RABIES

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Nigeria Declares War on Rabies - A National Call to Action

In a landmark move to combat one of the deadliest zoonotic diseases affecting its population, the Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared war on rabies, unveiling a comprehensive national strategy aimed at eliminating dog-mediated human deaths by the year 2030.

This declaration was made during the 2025 World Rabies Day commemoration held in Abuja, under the global theme “Act Now: You, Me, Community.”

FG confirms income of ‘runs girls’ taxable under new reforms

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Nigeria’s Fiscal Overhaul to Include Taxation of Commercial Sex Workers

In a landmark shift within Nigeria’s fiscal policy landscape, the Federal Government has announced that income earned by commercial sex workers will be subject to taxation beginning January 1, 2026.

This directive is part of a sweeping set of reforms signed into law by President Bola Tinubu on June 26, 2025, aimed at broadening the country’s tax base and reducing dependence on oil revenues.

PAN-AFRICAN EXHIBITION | Artistes, Collectors Celebrate Africa’s Diverse Heritage

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PAN-AFRICAN EXHIBITION - Artistes and Collectors Celebrate Africa’s Diverse Heritage

Abuja, Nigeria - September 2025

In a vibrant celebration of identity, resilience, and cultural unity, the city of Abuja is hosting one of the continent’s most anticipated artistic gatherings: the PAN-AFRICAN EXHIBITION, known as BLVCK.

Held at the Orisun Art Gallery within Tropic Galleria, this landmark event is not merely an exhibition, it is a movement. Conceived as a bold declaration of African self-definition, BLVCK invites artists, collectors, and cultural enthusiasts to engage with Africa’s multifaceted heritage through a dynamic blend of visual and performance art.

Gov. Soludo Harps On United N’digbo

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WORLD IGBO DAY – Gov. Soludo Harps On United N’digbo

In a stirring address during the 2025 World Igbo Day celebration held at the Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, Anambra State, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo called on the Igbo people to embrace unity, introspection, and a renewed commitment to peace and progress.

The event, organized by the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization Ohanaeze Ndigbo, drew delegates from the seven Igbo-speaking states, Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo, Delta, and Rivers, and marked a solemn remembrance of Igbo heroes, including those massacred in Kano on September 29, 1966, and victims of the Nigerian Civil War.