Politics
INEC Closes Second CVR Phase with 3.7 Million Registrations Ahead of 2027 Polls
INEC concludes the second phase of Continuous Voter Registration, recording 3.7 million completed registrations. The commission now shifts to voter register display for verification.
Business
Nigeria Rules Out New IMF Loans After Clearing $3.4 Billion Debt, Focuses on Domestic Reforms
Finance Minister Wale Edun announces Nigeria has no plans to seek new IMF loans after fully repaying its $3.4 billion COVID-19 debt. The government will rely on domestic policy reforms despite rising oil prices and inflationary pressures.
Entertainment
Nollywood Stars Rally for Tinubu's 2027 Re-Election at Remi Tinubu Support Group Event
Videos from a Lagos rally show Nollywood actor Saidi Balogun and other celebrities publicly endorsing President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid, with Balogun praising First Lady Remi Tinubu's initiatives.
Security
Abuja Court Sentences 76-Year-Old Grandpa to 40 Years for Drug Trafficking
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced 76-year-old Francis Omofe to 40 years imprisonment for trafficking 340.8kg of cannabis sativa. The judge cited national security concerns, particularly in Kaduna State, as a key factor in the harsh sentence.
Sports
Education
Culture
Church Leader Donates House from Tithes to Devoted Member
Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere of Omega Power Ministries has gifted a bungalow to a female member for her consistent service in cleaning the church altar, using tithe and offering funds.
Pope Leo XIV Calls on Cameroonians to Reject Violence at Mass
Pope Leo XIV addressed 120,000 faithful in Douala, Cameroon, urging youth to pursue the common good and reject violence and corruption during his Africa tour.
Ex-Deeper Life Member Shares 5 Church Beliefs, Sparks Debate
A former Deeper Life Bible Church member, born and raised in the church, reveals five beliefs she was taught, including views on other churches and personal grooming, igniting social media discussions.
Balogun Warns Olubadan, Senator Alli to Stay Away from Politics
Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, the Balogun of Ibadanland, urges Olubadan Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja and Senator Sharafadeen Alli to refrain from political involvement to protect the traditional institution's sanctity and unity.
Saudi Arabia Reduces Nigeria's 2026 Hajj Pilgrim Quota
Saudi authorities have reduced Nigeria's Hajj allocation for 2026, forcing Zamfara State to cut 456 intending pilgrims. The state's quota dropped from 2,207 to 1,741, though officials have introduced improved welfare packages for selected participants.
