Owa of Igbajo, Oba Famodun, Dies After Brief Illness
The Owa of Igbajo, Oba Adegboyega Famodun of Boluwaduro Local Government Area, Osun State, has died after a brief illness, marking the end of a turbulent reign that saw his 2022 installation overturned by Governor Ademola Adeleke, who replaced him with Oba Ademola Makinde.
Ex-SSG Adeoti Dumps Aregbesola, Quits ADC Amid 2026 Ticket Speculation
Former Osun State Secretary to the Government, Moshood Adeoti, has withdrawn allegiance to former governor Rauf Aregbesola and exited the ADC amid rumours that the party plans to hand its 2026 governorship ticket to ex-Speaker Najeem Salam.
Tinubu Vows to Defeat Enemies of Nigeria at Kogi Memorial Event
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday vowed to hunt down and defeat all enemies of Nigeria, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to restoring peace while speaking at the memorial of former Kogi State governor, Prince Abubakar Audu, in Lokoja.
Kogi Govt Urges Churches in Unsafe Areas to Relocate After Ejiba Kidnap
The Kogi State Government has advised worship centres in attack-prone areas to consider relocating after gunmen invaded a Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba on Sunday, abducting the pastor, his wife, and several worshippers.
Olisa Metuh Joins APC, Says PDP Abandoned Him During His Trials
Former PDP National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh, has defected to the APC, accusing the PDP of neglecting him during his travails and saying he chose the APC because its members stood by him when it mattered most.
Bandits Abduct Bride-to-Be, Bridesmaids in Sokoto Hours Before Wedding
Suspected bandits have kidnapped a bride-to-be, her bridesmaids, and eight other residents during a Sunday attack on Chacho village in Wurno LGA of Sokoto State, throwing the community into shock just hours before the planned wedding ceremony.
Elderly Woman Killed, Three Kidnapped in Kano Night Attack
An elderly woman has been shot dead and three residents abducted during a Saturday night attack by gunmen on Yankamaye village in Tsanyawa LGA, Kano State.
I’m Running for President, Not VP — Amaechi Rejects 2027 Joint Ticket Speculation
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has dismissed claims that he might run as Atiku Abubakar’s running mate in 2027, insisting he is contesting for president and will not serve as anybody’s deputy.
PDP Faction Inaugurates New Enugu Caretaker Committee Amid Leadership Crisis
A faction of the PDP aligned with the FCT Minister has inaugurated a new caretaker committee for Enugu State, with Acting National Chairman Abdulraham Mohameed and National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu presiding over the event in Enugu on Sunday.
Police Officer, One Other Killed in Suspected Cult Clash in Ogun
A suspected cult clash in Ilese, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, left a police officer and another man dead on Saturday night as gunmen believed to be cultists invaded the area and opened fire.
Presidency Tells Obasanjo: Insecurity Began Under Your Watch
The presidency has blamed part of Nigeria’s current insecurity on the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, accusing him of hypocrisy after he urged the Tinubu government to seek international military support to tackle rising insecurity.
Gov Otti Visits IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu in Sokoto Prison
Abia State Governor Alex Otti on Sunday visited incarcerated IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu at the Sokoto Correctional Centre, a visit Kanu’s family and counsel described as symbolic and a fulfillment of promise.
Atiku Accuses Tinubu of “Grand Larceny” Over ₦17.5tr Pipeline Security Spending
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Tinubu of overseeing one of Nigeria’s biggest financial scandals, alleging that the ₦17.5 trillion spent on pipeline security in one year amounts to “robbing Nigerians to pay cronies.”
ADC Rejects Yakubu’s Ambassadorial Nomination, Warns of ‘Dangerous Message’
The African Democratic Congress has condemned President Tinubu’s ambassadorial list, insisting that nominating former INEC chairman Mahmood Yakubu undermines electoral credibility and should be rejected by both Yakubu and the Senate.
Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Depot Price to ₦840 Per Litre
The Dangote Refinery and other operators have reduced the depot price of petrol to ₦840 per litre, down from ₦843, following a global drop in crude oil prices, which averaged $62 per barrel over the weekend.
Kogi Govt Confirms Ejiba Church Attack, Launches Manhunt for Kidnappers
The Kogi State Government has confirmed the abduction of a pastor, his wife and others from a Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, saying security agencies and local operatives are already pursuing the attackers.
EFCC Tells Court It Has No Evidence of $800,000 Fraud Against P-Square Members
The EFCC has admitted before a Lagos High Court that it has no documentary or forensic evidence supporting claims that Jude and Paul Okoye withdrew $800,000 belonging to P-Square, despite a petition filed by their brother, Peter Okoye.
Meta Pulls Down Eedris Abdulkareem’s Facebook, Instagram Pages After Anti-Govt Song
Rapper Eedris Abdulkareem says Meta has taken down his Facebook and Instagram pages shortly after he released Open Letter to Donald Trump, a politically charged track criticizing governance and insecurity in Nigeria.
Chelsea Hold Arsenal 1–1 After Playing One Hour With 10 Men
Chelsea earned a hard-fought 1–1 draw against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge after playing 57 minutes with 10 men, taking the lead through Trevoh Chalobah before Mikel Merino equalised for the league leaders.
Isak Scores First EPL Goal for Liverpool in 2–0 Win Over West Ham
Alexander Isak scored his first Premier League goal for Liverpool as the Reds defeated West Ham 2–0 on Sunday, ending a poor run of form with a much-needed victory sealed by Cody Gakpo’s stoppage-time strike.