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NETANYAHU SAYS REMOVING IRANIAN GOVERNMENT IS ONLY WAY TO END THREAT TO ISRAEL

Israeli Prime Minister, BENJAMIN NETANYAHU has argued that removing Iran’s government is the only way to end the threat he believes the country poses to Israel. NETANYAHU  made the statement at an election rally in the southern town of Dimon, accusing Iran of continuing its efforts against Israel. He  said he had instructed the Israeli military, intelligence agency  and other security agencies to act against the threat, but did not specify when or how the directive would be carried out. Meanwhile, Israeli […]

todayOctober 22, 2026

National

GOVERNOR MBAH EXPRESSES SUPPORTS FOR FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL INITIATIVE.

The governor of Enugu State,  PETER MBAH, has thrown his support for President BOLA TINUBU’s  fuel subsidy removal agenda, arguing that it was undebatable and inconceivable for anyone to imagine a return to what he described as  “ old order”. Governor MBAH  made the remark during the  “Meet the Candidates” town hall meeting held in Enugu noting that the reintroduction of fuel subsidy will do the country no good. He also emphasized that the removal of fuel subsidy would incur a high rate of […]

todayOctober 22, 2026

Education

Ebola Awareness & Safety Guide: Comprehensive Public Health Advisory

A comprehensive public health guide on Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). Learn about symptoms, modes of transmission, essential prevention protocols, and critical emergency action steps to protect yourself and your community. Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)—formerly known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever—is a rare, severe, and often fatal illness in humans caused by infection with one of the Ebola virus species. Because EVD carries a high case fatality rate if left untreated, early detection, strict adherence to hygiene protocols, and rapid public health […]

todayOctober 21, 2026

Crime

Virginia Man Charged After Duct-Taping Wife to Basement Chair to Watch Football

A 64-year-old Virginia man, Terry Ward, was arrested in Richmond after allegedly duct-taping his wife to a chair in the basement so he could watch a football game undisturbed. Read the full domestic report on Urban Radio. A domestic disturbance call in Richmond, Virginia, took a bizarre turn after police arrested a 64-year-old man who allegedly bound his wife to a chair in their basement with tape so he could watch a football game upstairs without interruption. The suspect, identified […]

todayOctober 21, 2026

National

Nigeria Customs Opens Review Portal for Aggrieved Recruitment Applicants After Screening Out 397 Candidates

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has established a formal complaints channel for applicants who were screened out after making the shortlist. Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi has ordered a case-by-case review of affected candidates. In response to growing public concern and agitation from affected candidates, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a formal review process for applicants who were screened out of its recent recruitment exercise. The decision was disclosed in an official press statement issued on October 19, 2026, […]

todayOctober 20, 2026

National

INEC FACES FRESH SCRUTINY OVER OMISSION OF GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATES

Opposition political parties have raised concerns over political participation, electoral fairness and the credibility of Nigeria’s democratic process, following the omission of some governorship candidates from the final list published by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, ahead of the 2027 general elections. In Kano and Gombe states, the omission of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate, AMINU GWARZO, and the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, ISA ALI PANTAMI, respectively, from INEC’s published list has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding […]

todayOctober 19, 2026

Entertainment

ACTRESS, ANGELA OKORIE SIGNS MULTI-MILLION-NAIRA AMBASSADORIAL DEAL WITH COUNTRYSIDE GROUP.

Nollywood actress, ANGELA OKORIE has signed a one-year ambassadorial deal worth millions of naira with Countryside Group, a Nigerian conglomerate operating in the travel, digital financial services and transportation sectors. The partnership was unveiled at the Group’s headquarters in Lagos as part of efforts to increase brand visibility and expand its presence across the country. The Group’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, NDUBISI GEORGE, popularly known as Dr Blow Money, welcomed OKORIE to the event alongside members of the management team. Countryside Group expressed optimism […]

todayOctober 19, 2026

Football

Cristiano Ronaldo Suspended for 30 Days by Portugal After Explosive Fallout with Manager Jorge Jesus

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has been hit with a 30-day suspension and a fine by the Portuguese Football Federation following a high-profile dispute and walkout over head coach Jorge Jesus. Read the full sports report on Urban Radio. In a dramatic shift within Portuguese football, national team captain Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a 30-day suspension and a €255 (£214 / $285) fine by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) following an explosive fallout with head coach Jorge Jesus. The disciplinary […]

todayOctober 19, 2026

Education

Education Sector Mourns: Gregory University Founder, Prof. Gregory Ibe, Dies at 62

Prof. Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe, founder and Chancellor of Gregory University Uturu (GUU) and 2023 APGA gubernatorial candidate in Abia State, has passed away following a period of health challenges. The Nigerian academic, business, and political communities have been plunged into mourning following the passing of Prof. Gregory Ikechukwu Ibe, the founder, Chancellor, and Proprietor of Gregory University Uturu (GUU) in Abia State. The death of the renowned industrialist, educationist, and philanthropist was confirmed in an official statement released by the […]

todayOctober 19, 2026

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