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Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reportedly asked the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, to resign amid growing concerns over the accumulation of refuse across the state. The reported move follows mounting complaints about waste collection, with heaps of garbage littering roads, residential areas […]

Former Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, has died at the age of 71. A family member, who confirmed his death to Channels Television, said the former governor died on the morning of Monday, October 19, 2026, at a hospital in Abuja after a period of illness. His death was described as a devastating […]

The Presidency has hit back at Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over his claim that the Federal Government is withholding ₦250 billion in Nigeria LNG (NLNG) dividends for each state of the federation until after the 2027 elections. In a strongly worded response, the Presidency dismissed the allegation as false, insisting that the figures simply […]

Nigeria’s legal community expanded its top tier on Monday as Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, officially inducted 68 legal practitioners into the coveted rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), while cautioning that the honor requires unyielding ethical discipline. The conferment occurred during a special Supreme Court session in Abuja inaugurating the 2026/2027 […]

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over recent leadership realignments at its headquarters and questionable arrangements regarding the procurement, printing, and custody of critical voting materials for the 2027 general elections. Insisting that citizens must not be kept in the dark regarding actions that could compromise the next presidential […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been hit with legal action by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), which is petitioning the Federal High Court in Abuja to force the apex financial regulator to clarify the disbursement of $6.23 million reportedly tied to election logistics, along with more than ₦1.63 trillion in unrecovered […]

Prospective Nigerian scholars are seeing their overseas study plans derailed as higher education institutions across the United Kingdom proactively cancel acceptance letters to dodge strict government penalties. This surge in revoked places stems from a tougher Home Office regulation that halved the allowable visa refusal rate for sponsor institutions. Previously, universities could maintain their international […]

The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has placed Cristiano Ronaldo under a temporary suspension while officials examine his abrupt exit from the squad’s camp late last month. The governing body’s Disciplinary Council formally verified the measure in an announcement covered by state network RTP on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Formal proceedings commenced on October 9 in […]

A Divisional Police Officer overseeing the Abuloma division in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has been stripped of his role in the wake of viral clips showing alleged members of the Vikings confraternity commemorating their remodeling of a local police facility. The Rivers State Police Command spokesperson, Blessing Agabe, verified the disciplinary action during a phone […]

Moniepoint Microfinance Bank has failed to comply with a judicial directive issued by the Vandeikya Upper Area Court in Benue State, which ordered the recovery of N310,000 sent by mistake over a year ago. The erroneous payment originated from a point-of-sale terminal operated on behalf of Ivash Global Services Ltd. The transaction mistakenly routed funds […]

Ebuka Bernard, an Aba-based digital fabric vendor, has finally regained possession of his iPhone 16 from the Abia State Police Command following sustained public scrutiny of his case. The development follows reports highlighting how security operatives took Bernard into custody simply for detailing his labor dispute with Esther Ogudo, his previous employer who reportedly refused […]

Mikel Arteta has defended Arsenal’s wider efforts to improve the club’s operations after being briefed on plans to reduce the workforce by as much as seven per cent. Chief executive Richard Garlick informed employees this week that the club intended to eliminate a number of positions across several departments. The proposed changes could affect up […]