insert_link 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 […] todayOctober 22, 2026
insert_link 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 […] todayOctober 21, 2026
insert_link 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 […] todayOctober 21, 2026
insert_link 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 […] todayOctober 20, 2026
insert_link 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 […] todayOctober 19, 2026
insert_link 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 […] todayOctober 19, 2026
insert_link 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 […] todayOctober 19, 2026
insert_link 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 […] todayOctober 19, 2026
insert_link Crime Diplomatic Tensions Mount as Saudi Arabia Executes Two Bangladeshis Over Alleged Mosque Indecency Saudi authorities have executed two Bangladeshi nationals, Nazrul Islam Abdul Basir and Siti Akhtar, in Mecca following a conviction for an "immoral act" inside a mosque. As social media outrage swells over unverified reports regarding the incident, the Bangladesh government has issued a formal protest over a lack of prior notification. In a development that has triggered diplomatic friction and sparked widespread debate across international media, Saudi Arabia has carried […] todayOctober 19, 2026
insert_link Entertainment From Heartbreak to Redemption: Rapper Phenom Opens Up on Promiscuity, Illness, and 10-Year Celibacy Nigerian rapper Phenom (Ikechukwu Clarence) has opened up about his past struggles with heartbreak, extreme promiscuity, contracting health complications, and his decade-long journey of faith and celibacy prior to marriage. In a deeply candid disclosure, Nigerian hip-hop artist Phenom (real name Ikechukwu Clarence) has shared details of a turbulent personal journey marked by heartbreak, health struggles, and eventual spiritual transformation. Speaking on his past, the rapper revealed how a painful […] todayOctober 19, 2026
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