Omoyele Sowore, former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has criticized the ongoing coalition talks among opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections, calling them visionless and ideologically hollow. According to him, such efforts will only pave the way for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels...

Funke Akindele is one of Nigeria’s most celebrated actresses, known for her versatility and ability to bring characters to life with authenticity and heart. Over the years, Funke has taken on a variety of challenging roles that have shaped her both professionally and personally. In this reflection, she opens up about some of the characters that pushed her limits and transformed her...

President Bola Tinubu has conferred one of Nigeria’s highest national honours—the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR)—on Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates. The award ceremony took place Tuesday in Lagos as part of Gates’ visit to Nigeria, where he is engaging with federal and state leaders on key initiatives, including strengthening the...

A catastrophic flood has devastated Mokwa Local Government Area in Niger State, claiming at least 153 lives and displacing over 3,000 residents, according to emergency officials. In response to the tragedy, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi visited the affected communities on Monday, June 2, 2025, to offer his condolences and pledge support for recovery efforts....

A deadly explosion has claimed the lives of at least nine people and left several others injured at a bus stop in Mairari village, located in Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State. According to eyewitnesses, the blast occurred around 11 a.m. on Saturday and was caused by an improvised explosive device (IED) believed to have been planted by terrorists. The bomb detonated while civilians...