In a nail-biting encounter that left fans on the edge of their seats, Nigeria’s Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday. The match saw South Africa take the lead through an unfortunate own…
In a significant move to strengthen Community engagement and inclusive governance, the Chairman of Imeko-Afon Local Government, Hon. Theophilus Aremu Olorode, has inaugurated 50 Senior Political Assistants to the Governor, drawn from all ten Wards of the Local Government. The inauguration ceremony, which held on Wednesday, 8th September, 2025, was attended by executive members, notable…
In a surprise move, President Bola Tinubu has sacked Fegho John Umunubo, his Special Assistant on Digital and Creative Economy in the Office of the Vice President. The decision was announced in a statement issued on Monday, September 8, 2025, by Abiodun Oladunjoye, Director of Information and Public Relations at the State House. According to…
In a dramatic escalation of their longstanding grievances, resident doctors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have embarked on a seven-day warning strike. The industrial action, which commenced recently, is a culmination of years of frustration and disillusionment with the systemic challenges plaguing the FCT health sector. At the heart of the dispute are issues…
Ojo Peter, a seasoned journalist with Daily Monitor, was tragically shot dead by suspected armed robbers along the Molete-Oke Ado axis of Ibadan on August 18, 2025. Peter, who was returning from work, was robbed and shot in the back by the notorious gang operating with a motorcycle. According to his brother, Peter Enahoro, Ojo…
A devastating pair of road crashes hit Lagos State over the weekend, leaving two people seriously injured and three others shaken but unhurt. The accidents occurred in the Mile 2 and Surulere areas, highlighting the persistent threat of road carnage in the State. According to eyewitnesses, a Toyota Camry careened out of control and slammed…
The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) is set to inaugurate the delayed 2025 Easter Pilgrimage exercise on September 14, 2025, at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State. Bishop Stephen Adegbite, Executive Secretary of the Commission, announced this in a statement signed by Mr. Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and Head of Media…
A breathtaking celestial event is set to captivate Nigerians and residents of several African nations tonight, Sunday, September 7, 2025. A total lunar eclipse, popularly known as a “Blood Moon,” will transform the night sky from 8:00 PM West Africa Time, lasting an impressive 83 minutes. The Moon will take on a striking reddish glow…
A growing number of Nigerian students in the UK are facing an uncertain future as the British Government cracks down on International Students, including around 10,000 Nigerians, who are being warned to leave the Country after their visas expire. The warning comes after a surge in asylum claims from visa holders, which have more than…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Rwanda in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria, on September 6, 2025. Toluwalase Arokodare scored the only goal of the match in the 51st minute, giving Nigeria a crucial win. The match started…
