The FCT Police Command has warned against the use of firecrackers (knockouts) during Christmas and New Year celebrations. A statement by SP Josephine Adeh, Police Public Relations Officer, said: “This ban is implemented to ensure the safety of all residents and to protect lives and property throughout the festive season.” She…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has approved the early payment of salaries and pensions to all civil servants and pensioners on the state government’s payroll ahead of the Christmas celebration. The payments, made on Friday, December 13, 2024, reflect the Governor’s commitment to ensuring financial ease for residents during the Christmas season….
The Nigerian judiciary has been urged to provide sound judgements in electoral matters in order to strengthen democracy. A lawyer, Mike Ozekhome, SAN, gave the advise on Friday at Gregory University Uturu, Abia State, while delivering the 9th Convocation lecture of the institution. Speaking on the theme, ‘Judiciary as the final arbiter…
By Damilola Adeleke The festive season is here again, a time for giving, sharing, and creating connections. While grand celebrations and gifts are part of the holiday tradition, it’s often the small, thoughtful gestures that leave the biggest impact. In Nigeria, where community spirit and love are at the heart of our culture, the…
South Korean lawmakers voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday, following his failed attempt to impose martial law on December 3. The impeachment motion was carried with 204 votes in favor, 85 against, three abstentions, and eight invalid ballots. The vote took place amidst massive rival rallies in Seoul, with hundreds…
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has disclosed that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made a settlement demand related to its ongoing probe into his 2022 acquisition of X, formerly known as Twitter. The SEC investigation was focused on determining whether Musk breached securities laws by failing to disclose his stock purchases on the…
The Osun Amotekun Corps is taking proactive steps to ensure a peaceful and secure environment during the festive season. To achieve this, they’ve deployed 300 personnel, including members of the tactical squad, to strategic locations across the state. Their primary mission is to maintain vigilance on the movement of people entering and leaving the…
Mallam Sunusi Bature, the Director General of Information and Communication to the Kano State Governor, has made a serious accusation against Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Bature claims that Ganduje has deployed 46 armed security personnel to arrest him, allegedly in retaliation for reports that Ganduje was suspended…
Nigerian singer, Terry Apala, has credited his colleague, Wizkid, for the progress of his career. Speaking in a recent interview, Apala said Wizkid changed his career by giving him a verse on the remix of his song ‘Apala Disco.’ He said Wizkid’s appearance on the song saved him millions of naira he…
Africa’s love for gospel music reached new heights, with the genre claiming the ninth spot on the list for the most streamed genres in Sub-Saharan Africa. Spotify Wrapped is an annual campaign that provides a personalised summary of a user’s listening habits on the music streaming platform Spotify. In a report sent to…
By Damilola Adeleke Tinnitus is the sound of ringing in the ears. It may also be described as roaring, buzzing, hissing, or clicking inside the head. The sounds may come and go. Or they may be ongoing. The sounds range in severity from a mild distraction to a disabling condition and may manifest with buzzing,…
On Wednesday, December 4, 2025, America’s mega carrier, United Airlines, commenced daily flights directly from Nigeria to Washington. In this interview held virtually, United’s Country Sales Manager Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa, Oluwatomi Bola-Sadipe, and Director of Sales, Continental Europe, Middle East, Africa, Israel and India, Mr Thorsten Lettnin, identified factors that informed the…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says all denominations of Naira banknotes currently in circulation remain indefinitely valid as legal tender and cannot expire or be phased out. A statement on Friday by CBN’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Mrs Sidi Ali Hakama, said all banknotes, including the old and new designs of N1,000,…
Nigeria’s national power grid is prone to frequent collapses, with the resulting power shortages proving an obstacle to economic growth and investment in Africa’s most populous nation. The World Bank estimates that the Nigerian economy loses $29 billion a year due to its unstable power supply, which causes electricity blackouts across the…
UK-based Nigerian pastor Tobi Adegboyega, founder of the SPAC Nation church, has addressed controversies surrounding his immigration status and allegations of financial impropriety. In an interview on Friday, Adegboyega clarified that there is no deportation order against him, despite reports of an immigration tribunal ruling in favor of his removal from the UK….
A retired California highway patrolman has stumbled into possession of a trove of unreleased Michael Jackson songs — which the world may never have a chance to hear. Gregg Musgrove, now a stay-at-home dad, procured the tapes after an associate purchased a storage unit in the city of Van Nuys that contained the…
..as Kate emerges winner of 2024 edition FoodBay TV, a part of Maxima Media Group, organizers of StreetFoodz Naija season 5, has hinted about its plans to take the docu-series to other African countries including Ghana and Kenya in future. CEO of Maxima Media Group, Femi Ogundoro, made this known while speaking…
Popular TikTok Influencer, Peller has finally announced his engagement to his rumoured lover, Jarvis. Taking to his Instagram page, Peller shared a video of his proposal to Jarvis, capturing her reaction to the special moment. In the video, the duo could be seen at a luxurious restaurant, where Jarvis appears shocked and hesitant…
The Lagos State Government is working out plans to deploy solar street lights to serve the needs of the people in collaboration with LEDCo Limited. The new project will see the deployment of 20,000 units of LEDCo’s state-of-the-art NightSUN, an all-in-one solar light across Lagos. According to it, each NightSUN unit integrates…
The minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, will distribute 50 brand-new vehicles to different security agencies in Abuja on Thursday. This was disclosed by the media aide to the minister, Lere Olayinka, on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday. Olayinka shared pictures of the brand-new vehicles…
Point of Sale (POS) operators have been spotted in the Lekki area of Lagos State hawking new Naira notes as bank customers lament their inability to withdraw cash from ATMs. Point of Sale (POS) operators have been spotted in the Lekki area of Lagos State hawking new Naira notes as bank customers lament their…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said part of its measures to strengthen the electoral system is to phase out the Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs), as means of voter identification on election day. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, at a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (REC) in Abuja on Thursday, disclosed that 142…
Online streaming platform, Spotify, has unveiled the top five most streamed podcasts in Nigeria, Kenya, and South, for 2024. Ncebakazi Manzi, Spotify’s Sub-Saharan Africa Podcast Manager, in a statement on Thursday, said that “Apostle Femi Lazarus” remained the most streamed podcast in Nigeria. Manzi said others were: “Motivation Daily by Motiversity”, Success…
Legal luminary and elder statesman, Afe Babalola, has described as discouraging and embarrassing, the continued refusal by the federal government to issue a free trade certificate to the Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), saying this could inhibit industrialisation in Nigeria. Babalola raised the concern yesterday in Ado-Ekiti, while hosting delegates from the China-Nigeria…
Renowned Nollywood actress and producer Funke Akindele has issued a warning against pirating her upcoming movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa. The filmmaker issued the warning in a video posted on her Instagram page on Wednesday. The 47-year-old actress urged her fans not to record her movie while watching it in cinemas, stressing that…
The car, adorned with a red ribbon, was parked in his compound as Mr. Olayinka, deeply moved, shed tears upon receiving the gift. Ruger Popular Nigerian singer/songwriter, Ruger has surprised his father with a Toyota SUV The father of the singer, Mr Olayinka was filled with immense joy after his children gifted him…
By Damilola Adeleke Questions to Ask When You’re Dating There’s a lot of ground to cover when you’re dating or talking to someone new, and we’re not just talking about the info you can easily glean from someone’s Hinge profile. These questions can help you get to know a new potential partner (or a fun…
Written by Damilola Adeleke Relationship anxiety refers to those feelings of worry, insecurity, and doubt that can pop up in a relationship, even if everything is going relatively well. You’re in a relationship with a great person who you love. You’ve developed trust, established boundaries, and learned each other’s communication styles. At…
How Science Explains the Butterfly Feeling Do Butterflies in the Stomach Mean Love? Can Butterflies in the Stomach Be a Bad Thing? By Damilola Adeleke Most of us have had those fluttering feelings we commonly call “butterflies in the stomach”—the feeling we get when we’re nervous or excited about something. It’s a common phenomenon…
Written by Damilola Adeleke Waking up at 5am might feel like a challenge, but it could be a worthwhile (and achievable) one. Imagine having a head start on the day, enjoying the quiet morning hours, and finding time for yourself before the rest of the world wakes up. That’s one of the benefits of becoming…
Nigeria’s National Grid collapsed for the 12th time this year on Wednesday. The latest incident happened around 2.09 pm, plunging Nigerians into darkness again. Since January 2024 until date, the grid has collapsed 11 times. Within one week in October, the grid collapsed three times. A tweet from the official…
