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The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja over the alleged defection of 45 lawmakers who won their seats on the party’s platform in the 2023 elections. The suit involves members of the Kano State House of Assembly, House of Representatives and Senate. The party is challenging their continued occupation of legislative seats after allegedly leaving The New Nigeria Peoples Party ( without following the required resignation procedures. The NNPP also questioned their nominations for the 2027 elections under other political parties. Its founder, Dr Boniface Aniebonam, warned against backdating resignation letters, insisting that…
Police operatives in Ondo State have uncovered a suspected fake dollar production site in Kiniso Village, Odigbo Local Government Area. One suspect was arrested during the operation. The investigation began after Yusuf Nasiru reported losing $6,000, estimated at ₦8.6 million, in a fraudulent currency exchange deal involving two men, Peter Desmond and Olami Toro. Police spokesperson DSP Abayomi Jimoh said operatives raided the suspected hideout on October 29 and recovered three bags of suspected counterfeit US dollar notes and a small wooden box. Other occupants escaped, while the CP Felix Ohagwu, ordered further investigations to arrest those involved.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been accused of creating 453 additional polling units ahead of the 2027 general elections without publicly announcing the exercise or consulting key electoral stakeholders. According to a report by SaharaReporters, the alleged additions increased Nigeria’s total polling units from 176,846 to 177,299, with Delta State recording an increase from 5,863 to 6,316. An INEC source reportedly claimed that some senior officials were unaware of the development and called on the commission to explain when and where the new units were created. The source demanded that The Independent National Electoral Commission ( publish the…
Good morning, Nigerian. Here are the major newspaper headlines making the news today, Wednesday, November 4, 2026. 1. National Assembly To Send State Police Bill To Tinubu The National Assembly has announced plans to transmit the State Police Bill to President Bola Tinubu for assent following approval by 28 State Houses of Assembly. The Clerk of the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. He confirmed that the required two-thirds majority of the 36 state assemblies had been reached to proceed with the constitutional amendment. Ogunlana added that his office would continue to receive responses from…
Three Nigerian players, Christiana Uzoma, Oluwakemi Adegbuyi and Janet Akekoromowei, have received nominations for the 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards following their performances for club and country. CAF announced the nominees on Tuesday, November 3, ahead of the awards ceremony scheduled for December 7 in Lagos. Uzoma was nominated for the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award following her performances for Edo Queens and Nigeria’s youth teams. Meanwhile, Adegbuyi and Akekoromowei made the shortlist for the Women’s Young Player of the Year award. Nigeria’s Super Falcons also received a nomination for the Women’s National Team of the Year…
Former Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Jumoke Akinjide, has announced her return to active politics ahead of the 2027 general elections. Her return was announced in a statement issued on her behalf by her Special Assistant, Olatundun Gabriel, on Tuesday. The statement thanked her supporters for their loyalty and prayers over the years, adding that her renewed political journey had begun under the slogan, “Jumoke is coming – Renewed Hope 2027.” Akinjide also declared her support for President Bola Tinubu and Senator Sharafadeen Alli, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State. The statement urged…
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has revealed that Everybody Loves Jenifa is the most expensive film she has produced, citing the high cost of transporting cast and crew to Ghana and constructing sets. Funke Akindele made this known during an interview with CNN International correspondent Larry Madowo. She explained that the 2024 comedy-drama was filmed in both Nigeria and Ghana, with the entire cast and crew flown to Ghana for some scenes, including those shot at Safari Valley Resort. The filmmaker also said she prefers building her own sets rather than filming in people’s homes, explaining that she usually…
Actor Ibrahim Chatta has drawn attention after kneeling to greet veteran actors Sola Sobowale and Adebayo Salami, popularly known as Oga Bello, at an event in Ibadan. A video circulating online showed Ibrahim Chatta kneeling before the two Nollywood veterans, who were seated together. Sobowale wore a colourful Ankara outfit, while Oga Bello appeared in white traditional attire and a matching cap. The occasion was the commissioning of Joseph & Esther Homes, Sobowale’s aged-care facility for elderly citizens. The gesture has attracted praise on social media, with many describing it as a demonstration of humility and respect for senior colleagues…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has commissioned Joseph and Esther Homes, a residential facility for elderly citizens established by veteran Nollywood actress Sola Sobowale in Ibadan. The commissioning ceremony, held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, attracted dignitaries, guests and well-wishers. The facility is designed to provide safe, independent and dignified living for older people, with personalised care and a supportive community. Operating under the tagline, “Live Well, Age Well, Thrive Together,” Joseph and Esther Homes describes itself as a place where elderly people can receive professional care without losing their connection with family. The organisation explained that its philosophy is…
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham has unveiled the official teaser for her upcoming movie, Bestie, giving fans a glimpse of what to expect from the production. Sharing the teaser on her Instagram page on Tuesday, Abraham described it as just a tip of the iceberg, promising viewers a mix of drama, comedy, chaos and emotions, alongside relatable real-life situations and important lessons. The actress announced that Bestie will arrive in cinemas nationwide on December 16, urging fans to book their tickets through the ongoing pre-sale. The movie is expected to combine comedy and drama with everyday experiences.