The All Progressives Congress in Rivers State has released the final list of cleared and disqualified aspirants ahead of its 2027 State House of Assembly primaries. The screening outcome has intensified political tensions in the state after all aspirants linked to Governor Siminalayi Fubara were reportedly disqualified. The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives…
Nigerian music producer and Mavin Records boss Don Jazzy has said Afrobeats music was more creative when artists and producers lived together in shared record label houses. Speaking during a recent episode of the Crea8torium podcast, Don Jazzy explained that the close relationship among musicians at the time contributed to the creation of several hit…
Lagos State University has described its latest admission record as proof of its rapid rise among Africa’s fastest-growing universities. The institution made the statement after recording 84,326 first-choice applications in the latest statistics released during the 2026 JAMB Policy Meeting on Admissions held in Abuja. According to the university, this is the second consecutive year…
Omoyele Sowore has thrown his weight behind the 2027 senatorial ambition of Aisha Yesufu, describing political participation as an important form of activism. Sowore made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television on Monday, where he encouraged Nigerians with strong convictions to actively participate in politics. According to him, activists should not remain on…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has criticised violent protests and attacks targeting foreign nationals across several communities in the country. In a public address on Monday, Ramaphosa described those behind the unrest as opportunists taking advantage of economic frustrations and unemployment to fuel violence and division. According to him, some individuals have illegally taken over…
Antonio Guterres has renewed calls for major reforms at the United Nations, saying Africa deserves stronger representation within the global organisation’s leadership structure. Speaking in Nairobi, Kenya, on Monday, Guterres said the current structure of the UN Security Council no longer reflects modern global realities. According to him, Africa continues to face a “historic injustice”…
A planned protest against worsening insecurity in Borno State was halted on Monday after soldiers and military vehicles were stationed at Filling Polo in Maiduguri, the venue scheduled for the demonstration. Residents who intended to participate reportedly stayed away after witnessing the heavy security presence around the area early in the morning. The protest organisers…
A Turkish Airlines aircraft carrying hundreds of passengers was evacuated on Monday after a landing gear fire was spotted during arrival at Kathmandu airport in Nepal. Airport officials confirmed that all passengers and crew members aboard the flight were safely evacuated without injuries. The aircraft, travelling from Istanbul to Kathmandu, had 277 passengers and 11…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Sunday declined to speak with journalists after appearing before the governorship screening committee of the All Progressives Congress in Abuja. Fubara attended the screening exercise at the Plateau State Governors’ Lodge as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. The screening process is being conducted for sitting governors and aspirants…
The Nottm Forest vs Newcastle match delivered another competitive Premier League contest as Nottingham Forest faced Newcastle United F.C.. Fans closely followed the Nottm Forest vs Newcastle game as both teams searched for important points in the league standings. Key Moments in Nottm Forest vs Newcastle The Nottm Forest vs Newcastle match featured several important…
