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Comedian and media personality Aiza Nwosu shot dead in Awka, Anambra State

Comedian Aiza Nwosu Shot Dead in Awka as Police Launch Manhunt for Attackers

Popular Anambra comedian and media personality Isaac Nwosu, popularly known as Aiza Nwosu or “Azia Nwosu,” has been shot dead in Awka alongside another unidentified man. Police say three unidentified attackers travelling in a silver Toyota Corolla carried out separate shootings at two locations in the Anambra State capital. The killings have renewed concerns about violent attacks in Awka as authorities intensify efforts to identify and arrest those responsible.

31 August 2026

Segun Showunmi and Seyi Tinubu during Showunmi's visit to the City Boy Movement office in Nigeria.

Showunmi Praises Seyi Tinubu After City Boy Movement Visit, Highlights Inclusive Leadership

Former presidential aspirant Segun Showunmi has sparked political conversation after praising Seyi Tinubu's leadership following a visit to the City Boy Movement office. Showunmi said he was impressed by the movement's pan-Nigerian character, diversity, gender balance and inclusion of people living with disabilities.

8 August 2026

Ekiti police sergeant captured in a viral video behaving erratically before his dismissal from the Nigeria Police Force.

Old Ekiti Police Video Resurfaces, Reigniting Questions Over Officer's Conduct

An old video showing an Ekiti police sergeant behaving erratically in public has resurfaced on social media, bringing renewed attention to the case and the disciplinary action that followed. The officer was later dismissed after police investigations linked the incident to illicit drug use, according to the Ekiti State Police Command.

8 August 2026

Primate Elijah Ayodele speaking about Nigeria's economic hardship and President Bola Tinubu's government.

Primate Ayodele Warns Tinubu: Nigeria's Hardship Could Become a Political Problem

Primate Elijah Ayodele has warned President Bola Tinubu to take Nigerians' growing hardship seriously, urging the Federal Government to address rising public dissatisfaction before it becomes a major political challenge ahead of the 2027 election.

8 August 2026

President Bola Tinubu and Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke following the directive to unfreeze the state's government account.

Tinubu Orders EFCC to Unfreeze Osun State Government Account Ahead of Governorship Election

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately return to court and vacate the order freezing the Osun State Government's account, saying the timing of the action, just days before the governorship election, could create the impression of political interference.

6 August 2026

Doctors attending to patients in a Nigerian hospital.

Opinion: Nigeria Must Stop Waiting for Doctors to Threaten Strikes Before Taking Action

Nigeria's healthcare system cannot continue to rely on last-minute negotiations whenever doctors threaten industrial action. Instead of waiting for crises to emerge, the government and healthcare unions must build lasting solutions that protect both medical workers and the millions of Nigerians who depend on quality healthcare every day.

5 August 2026

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi during separate public appearances.

ADC Fires Back at Wike Over Amaechi Comments

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has responded strongly to recent comments made by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, about former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi. The party accused Wike of focusing on personal attacks instead of addressing the challenges facing Nigerians.

5 August 2026

President Bola Tinubu's nomination documents and academic certificates displayed by INEC for public scrutiny ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Drama as INEC Publishes Tinubu's Certificates for Public Scrutiny Ahead of 2027 Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the personal particulars, academic credentials, and nomination documents submitted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other presidential candidates, sparking renewed political debate as Nigeria's 2027 election season gathers momentum.

2 August 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu addressing supporters during a political meeting in Abuja where he declared that no one would take his position.

Tinubu Declares: "No One Is Taking This Position From Me"

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his determination to remain in office until the end of his constitutional tenure, declaring that "no one is taking this position from me." The remark comes amid growing political activity ahead of the 2027 general election and renewed criticism from opposition parties.

30 July 2026

Residents gathered around a leaking fuel tanker in Asaba, Delta State, highlighting the intersection of public safety risks and economic hardship in Nigeria.

Opinion: The Real Tragedy in Asaba Isn't Just the Fuel Scooping - It's the Desperation Behind It

The images of people scooping petrol from a leaking tanker in Asaba shocked many Nigerians. But beyond the outrage lies a more uncomfortable question: what kind of economy pushes ordinary people to believe that risking death for a few litres of fuel is a gamble worth taking?

30 July 2026

Security personnel outside the Phase 5 Army Housing Estate in Kurudu, near Abuja, following the fatal attack on Colonel Abdulsalam Ude of the Defence Intelligence Agency.

Senior Army Intelligence Officer Killed in Suspected Kidnap Attempt Near Abuja

The Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) has confirmed the death of Colonel Abdulsalam Ude, a senior military intelligence officer, after unidentified gunmen attacked his residence in the Phase 5 Army Housing Estate, Kurudu, on the outskirts of Abuja. Authorities say investigations are underway to identify and arrest those responsible.

29 July 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu meets with leaders of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to discuss security, the economy and national development.

Tinubu to Catholic Bishops: Nigeria Is Stabilising, Prosperity Is on the Horizon

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured the leadership of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) that his administration is making steady progress in stabilising the economy, improving security and laying the foundation for long-term prosperity. The President made the remarks during a meeting with Catholic bishops at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

29 July 2026