By our Reporter IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, Inspector-General of Police has approved the appointment of
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun Sequel to the press release of January 26, 2026, concerning the kidnapping
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, Ikoyi,
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By our Reporter Global Orthodox Anglican leaders have officially announced a major restructuring of the Anglican Communion, marking a definitive split from the leadership of the Archbishop of Canterbury and
By our Reporter Iran has appointed Ayatollah Arafi as its interim Supreme Leader following the reported death of Ali Khamenei.. More details later
By our Reporter Iranian state television on Sunday confirmed the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, without referring to a massive US and Israeli attack on his residence.
By our Reporter U.S. Congressman Riley Moore has alleged that Chinese nationals operating illegal mining sites in Nigeria are funding violent attacks in the country’s Middle Belt region. Speaking after
By our Reporter Saudi Arabia on Tuesday officially announced the sighting of the crescent moon, marking the beginning of Ramadan 1447. With the Hilal confirmed, the holy month of Ramadan
By our Reporter A UK court has sentenced a 40-year-old man, Adedapo Adegbola, to life imprisonment for the murder of his former girlfriend, 23-year-old university student, Steph Irons, in Nottingham,
By our Reporter The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced the launch of free online English-language courses aimed at boosting professional skills and expanding career opportunities for learners. The
By our Reporter Mr. Yoweri Museveni, Uganda's longest-serving president, has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election, extending his four-decade grip on power amid strong objections from the
By Our Reporter Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea’s former President,has been sentenced to five years in prison after a court found him guilty of obstruction of justice. The Seoul Central
By our Reporter The Federal Government has engaged a United States lobbying firm in a $9 million contract to help communicate its efforts at protecting Christians in Nigeria to the
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has expanded its lexicon to include several Nigerian-origin words, reflecting the growing global influence of Nigeria’s language, culture, and cuisine. The December 2025 update, released
By our Reporter Canadian authorities have issued a wanted notice for a Nigerian national, Oghenemaro Dave Ejerua, following allegations that he assaulted vulnerable adults at a group home in Toronto.
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By our Reporter President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Taiwo Oyedele as the minister of state for finance, replacing Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite. Uzoka-Anite will now move to the Ministry
Loyalty, they say, should count for something. But in Nigeria—particularly in the aviation sector—it often means very little. My unwavering loyalty to United Airline, always choosing it above other carriers,
By our Reporter Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has denied a report claiming that the Federal Government has paused the issuance
By our Reporter Nestle has expanded its recall of specific infant formula batches from Europe to countries in Africa, the Americas, and Asia over potential contamination with cereulide, a toxin
By our Reporter KPMG has identified several shortcomings in Nigeria’s new tax laws, warning that errors, inconsistencies, omissions, and gaps could undermine their intended objectives unless urgently reviewed. In a
By our Reporter The Lagos State Government has approved a three-month discount window for motorists to replace faded and unreadable vehicle number plates, as part of efforts to improve road
By our Reporter The Nigeria Customs Service has commenced the implementation of a new framework granting safe passage to personal vehicles temporarily imported or transiting through the country by international
By our Reporter The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the January 1, 2026, commencement of Nigeria’s landmark tax reforms, dismissing calls for further delays. Following a high-level meeting
By Adesile Oluwatosin The Nigerian Railway Corporation has commenced 50% Slash in fee for train ride on all its passenger services, the sparklight news can authoritatively confirm the development. On
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun The Federal Government has officially declared December 25, December 26, and January 1, 2026, as public holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year celebrations. The
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to around ₦835 per litre in
By our Reporter The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has banned Indomie Noodles Vegetable Flavour following the discovery of undeclared allergens, specifically milk and eggs,
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Dignitaries Celebrate Obasanjo at 89 in Abeokuta
By our Reporter Prominent Nigerians and members of the international community gathered in Abeokuta, Ogun State, to celebrate former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo on the occasion of his 89th birthday.
Oluwatosin Adesile Foundation Hosts Media Lecture to Celebrate Founder’s 40th Birthday
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun A media lecture themed "Selfish vs. Selfless Use of Social Media in Today’s Chaotic World" will hold on Monday, February 16, 2026, via Zoom, to mark CEO
YAURI RIGATA CULTURAL FESTIVAL IS CANCELLED
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun One of the oldest, prestigious marine shows in Nigeria, the Yauri Rigata cultural festival has been cancelled for the year 2026. The annual festival was expected to
Tyla beats Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr to win best African music performance in 2026 Grammys
By our Reporter Tyla, South African singer, has won the Best African Music Performance award at the 2026 Grammy Awards, beating Nigerian stars Burna Boy, Davido and Ayra Starr in
FG to Begin 2026 Detty December Planning in March — Minister
By our Reporter Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, has disclosed that the Federal Government will begin preparations for the 2026 Detty December festivities as early as
LAGOS SET TO HOST 9TH AFRIMA AWARDS
By our Reporter The Lagos State Government is set to host the ninth edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) to enhance the growth of the music ecosystem in
Health
By our Reporter The National Salaries, Wages and Income Commission has approved an upward review of the uniform allowance for nurses under Federal Government employment from N20,000 to N80,000 per
By our Reporter The Joint Health Sector Unions, the umbrella body of health workers’ unions in Nigeria, on Friday suspended its 84-day strike. Sparklight news learned from a top source
The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja, has addressed the circulating discussions on social media regarding the tragic death of Ms. Ifunanya Lucy Nwagene, popularly known as Nanya, who passed
Without firm commitment, Nigeria has continued to merely lend its voice to the international campaign to end HIV/AIDS. While the country joins governments, partners, and communities worldwide to observe World
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun The Federal Government is mobilising and equipping young medical professionals to serve as National health fellows that will drive a new generation of leaders for the health
The UK has implemented a nationwide ban on junk food advertising on television before 9pm and online at any time, targeting foods high in fat, salt, and sugar (HFSS) to
By our Reporter No fewer than six persons have been confirmed dead, while two others sustained severe injuries in a road acc+dent at NASFAT Junction along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The
By our Reporter The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against the sale and use of counterfeit Kiss condoms in markets across the
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun Sokoto State Government has warned Communities affected by insecurity to desist from visiting Areas hit by explosives in order to avoid serious health implications. This is contained
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun The Speaker of the house of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has launched AI-enabled healthcare services to improve access to medical care for persons with disabilities.The programme,
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun Tension gripped the Bayelsa state capital of Yenagoa on Thursday after the Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo reportedly collapsed and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre. The
By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark the World HIV Day, the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), has called for local investment
