Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

President Tinubu INEC’s Credentials Publication Calls For Fresh Debate Over Tinubu’s School Results The publication of President Bola Tinubu’s nomination papers for the 2027 presidential election by the Independent National Electoral Commission has revived controversy over his educational qualifications after the documents revealed that he did not list his primary and secondary school certificates in the educational qualifications section of his personal particulars. The development has triggered fresh political debate, with opposition parties questioning the omission and demanding explanations from both the President and INEC, while others insist the issue has already been settled by the courts and should no…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has published the personal particulars and credentials of the 19 presidential candidates and their running mates for the 2027 general election, making way for campaigns starting on August 19. Publication of the candidates’ Form EC9 is a statutory requirement under Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act 2026, which mandates the commission to display the personal particulars of candidates after receiving their nomination forms. The process allows members of the public and eligible persons to scrutinise the information submitted by candidates. According to the list displayed by INEC on Saturday, President Bola Tinubu will fly the…

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has clarified that there was no fire at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, contrary to its earlier advisory. It was learnt that activities were briefly disrupted at the country’s busiest airport on Sunday after smoke was seen inside parts of the terminal. Videos circulating online showed passengers kept standing outside the terminal while firefighters responded to the incident. Earlier on Sunday, FAAN had announced that a fire had occurred at Terminal 2 and said its Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting Service had been deployed to contain the situation. However, in an…

World Bank The World Bank Group has opened applications for its 2027 Africa Fellowship Programme, offering young African researchers an opportunity to work at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., or selected country offices for six months. According to the World Bank on its website on July 15, the programme targets Ph.D. candidates and recent Ph.D. graduates from Sub-Saharan Africa, with women strongly encouraged to apply. Selected participants will gain hands-on experience in development research, economic policy, technical assistance and lending operations while contributing to the World Bank’s mission of reducing poverty and promoting shared prosperity. The institution said successful applicants…

Nigerian WWE Superstar Oba Femi Overcomes Brock Lesnar In SummerSlam 2026. Nigerian WWE sensation Oba Femi announced himself as one of professional wrestling’s biggest stars after pulling off a stunning victory over former world champion Brock Lesnar in a brutal blockbuster clash at SummerSlam 2026. The highly anticipated encounter lived up to expectations, with both superstars delivering a physically demanding contest that captivated fans around the world. Lesnar, known for his unmatched power and aggression, dominated the early stages of the match with a barrage of German suplexes, devastating strikes and his trademark F-5, leaving many believing victory was only…

Super Falcons Edge Zambia 1-0, Revive WAFCON Campaign Super Falcons returned to winning ways at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a spirited 1-0 victory over Zambia’s Copper Queens on Saturday night, overcoming the challenge of playing more than half the match with 10 players. The victory came as a strong response to the Falcons’ surprise defeat to Malawi, with the nine-time African champions producing a disciplined and determined display in Rabat to revive their campaign. Asisat Oshoala proved to be the match winner, firing home in the eighth minute after latching onto a precise pass inside the…

Malawi celebrate Star striker Temwa Chawinga created one goal and scored another as Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) giant killers Malawi beat Egypt 3-1 on Saturday to provisionally top Group C in Rabat. Defending champions Nigeria face Zambia later in the Moroccan capital and, if they fail to win, debutants Malawi would qualify for the quarter-finals. Malawi followed a stunning victory over record 10-time WAFCON winners Nigeria with another impressive display despite being reduced to 10 players early in the second half. Rose Alufandika was shown a straight red card after 52 minutes for a last-defender foul on Habiba…

TikTok Stars, Peller and Jarvis wed in Lagos. Photo Credit: IG/ realjadrolita Popular content creators, Hamzat Habeeb Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, and Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, better known as Jarvis, on Saturday, have officially tied the knot in a colourful traditional wedding ceremony held in Lekki, Lagos State. The couple, who had been counting down to their big day, exchanged traditional marriage rites in the presence of family, friends and several celebrities. Sharing photos from the ceremony on Instagram, the newlyweds gave fans a glimpse of their traditional Benin attire and reflected on the beginning of their married life. “Today,…

TikTok Stars, Peller and Jarvis tie the knot at lavish Lagos wedding…Photo Credit: IG/ realjadrolita The socialite and nightlife personality, Prettymike of Lagos, turned heads on Saturday after arriving at the white wedding of TikTok stars, Peller and Jarvis, with a convoy of about 20 people dressed as medical practitioners, complete with lab coats, face masks and intravenous drips. Peller, Jarvis’ Wedding Honoured With Prettymike’s Medical Team’s Stunt As he’s well known for his theatrical entrances at celebrity events, Prettymike maintained his reputation by leading the mock medical procession into the wedding venue, drawing laughter and excitement from guests. After…

As Gov. Otti cuts the tape of the Administrative Building in Umuahia The Governor of Abia state, Alex Otti, on Friday officially handed over the newly built Nigerian Air Force Administrative Complex in Umuahia to the Federal Government through the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Kelvin Aneke, and the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.) at a ceremony in Umuahia. While he spoke at the event, Otti said the security of lives and property remains a fundamental right of every resident in the state and described the handover as a testament to the benefits of strong collaboration…