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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates for the Osun State governorship election scheduled for August 8, 2026. Surprisingly, the list does not include representatives from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) or the Labour Party (LP). According to Musa Olurode, INEC’s public relations officer in Osun, candidates from 14 political parties have been cleared …

Sometimes the numbers tell a story that words alone cannot capture. A Nigerian teacher recently spoke out about the struggle of being an educator in the country, highlighting the gap between official costs and actual earnings. The teacher explained that a visit to the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria in Abuja involved paying ₦6,600 for processing, while the official teaching …

Sometimes even in the midst of debate and disagreement, artists show respect for each other’s craft. That’s exactly what Joeboy did recently when he shared his thoughts on the Grammy Awards, saying, “People can vex but Tyla deserved the Grammy.” The comment came amid online chatter about who should have won, with fans weighing in, debating, and expressing strong opinions. …

Sometimes reality looks very different from what people expect, and one woman recently shared a moment that left her both surprised and curious. After attending a singles’ night at her church, she said she was shocked by the number of women who showed up. According to her, she had always assumed she was one of the few still single in …

Sometimes culture travels in the most unexpected ways. Danish footballer William Osula recently surprised fans when he showed off his cooking skills in the kitchen, preparing a pot of traditional Ogbonno soup and proudly calling himself a “Naija boy.” In a lighthearted moment that quickly caught attention online, Osula was seen confidently handling the ingredients and stirring the soup like …

Sometimes the internet finds its most interesting moments in the simplest conversations. That happened recently when Nigerian singer Tems shared her admiration for legendary vocalist Celine Dion, only for football star Bukayo Saka to admit that he didn’t know who the global music icon was. Tems casually mentioned that she loved Celine Dion, whose powerful ballads and timeless records have …

Nigeria’s political space is once again tense as the Department of State Services prepares to arraign former Kaduna State governor Nasir el-Rufai on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The case, which centers on alleged cybercrime and breach of national security, adds another serious chapter to the unfolding legal troubles of one of Nigeria’s most outspoken political figures. According to official filings, …

In Nigeria, making a rape accusation that you know is false is not ignored by the law. The legal system treats lying to the police, to a court, or to any public official as a serious offence because it misuses justice, harms innocent people, and wastes public resources. Under the criminal laws in Nigeria (like the Criminal Code Act in …

In a historic and heavy moment for South Korea, former president Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life in prison over his role in declaring martial law in 2024, an action the court ruled amounted to leading an insurrection. The verdict marks a dramatic fall for a man who once held the highest office in South Korea, and it …

The Lagos State Government has taken a firm step by banning korope buses from the Lekki–Epe axis following protests that disrupted traffic and daily movement for thousands of commuters. According to Lagos State Government, the blockage of the CMS–Lekki–Epe Expressway on February 17 and 18, 2026, went against agreements already reached with transport unions after months of consultations. The protest, …