Not fewer than 1,500 party members have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA and Young Progressive Party, YPP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Zamfara State. It was reported that Rep, Aminu Jaji, lawmaker representing the Birnin Magaji/Kaura Namoda Federal Constituency in the lower legislative chamber received the…
A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting at Maitama, on Tuesday, denied bail to the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, who has been in detention since November 25. The court, in a ruling that was delivered by Justice Maryann Anenih, described as premature and incompetent, the application the former governor filed…
Academic Staff Union of Universities at Bayelsa State Government-owned Niger Delta University has declared an indefinite strike over the government’s alleged failure to honour agreements reached with the union. The strike action was announced on Tuesday following a meeting at the union’s secretariat in Amassoma. punchng.com/just-in-asuu-d… Details of the union’s grievances and the impact of…
The Governor of Borno, Professor Babagana Zulum, has presented the 2025 Budget, titled the “Budget of Recovery and Continuity,” with a total sum of ₦584.76 billion aimed at consolidating the state’s developmental strides. The budget prioritizes health, education, and economic recovery, alongside critical investments in security, infrastructure, and social services. The budget is divided into…
Banks in Ebonyi State have been accused of hoarding cash to maximize profits during the yuletide season, leaving many customers stranded. Investigations revealed that customers, particularly those from rural areas, faced significant challenges when attempting to withdraw money for business and festive purposes. Some bank customers reported being told they could only withdraw as little…
The Former federal lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has said that President Bola Tinubu’s travels to foreign countries have not been wasteful as with previous Nigerian presidents. According to him, Tinubu’s foreign travels are evidently making a difference. Sani specifically noted that the President’s visit to Saudi, Brazil, France, China and South Africa has attracted verifiable…
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, the presidential candidate of Ghana’s ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), has conceded defeat in the 2024 elections, congratulating former President John Dramani Mahama on his victory. In a concession speech delivered on Vic[ez-toc]e Sunday, Mr Bawumia acknowledged that internal data from his party indicates the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has…
A farmer was killed as a result of bomb explosion around Basaa in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. The farmer, Isyaku Gambo, is said to have stepped on the explosive planted by terrorists on the road between Unguwan-Usman village and Bassa. The incident occured while conveying his farm produce to Bassa on a…
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has disclosed why his team failed to beat Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday. Guardiola watched as Man City played a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Daniel Munoz put the hosts in front before Erling Haaland equalised for the visitors before the break. Maxence Lacroix…
The Maverick singer, Charles Oputa, aka Charly Boy, has shared details about his extramarital affairs. Speaking in a recent interview with Arise TV, Charly Boy admitted to having multiple “side chicks” despite being married to his wife, Diane for over 30 years. He, however, included that the “side chicks” are more or less entertainers and…
Nigerian Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has shared why he chose to tie the knot with Chioma, his long-time girlfriend. In an appearance on The Morning Hustle podcast on Tuesday, Davido provided a glimpse into his personal life and relationship with Chioma. When asked about his decision to marry Chioma, Davido disclosed…
The Lagos State Government Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, in conjunction with C40 Cities, will be unveiling a new $90,000 biogas plant at the Ikosi Fruit Market in Ketu, Lagos. In a statement issued by the ministry’s spokesman, Kunle Adeshina, the plant will be unveiled during a 3-day annual Regional Academy scheduled to be…
Everyone tends to behave differently on different occasions and in different spaces. Most people behave depending on how comfortable they feel and that is absolutely understandable. Being the best version of YOU means accepting who you really are. A wise one once said,”the way you act when no one is watching is the real you”….
Festive season is one season that everyone looks forward to celebrating, blockbuster Nigerian movies filmmakers are not left out, the festive holiday atmosphere attracts audiences. Seemingly, consistent box office giants such as Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham and others, have transformed this period into a fiercely competitive arena, delivering high-quality, captivating films that have inspired even…
Nigeria Sex Workers Association has appealed to the authorities of law enforcement agencies to protect its members nationwide from harassment and abuse. The association made the appeal in a statement by its National Coordinator, Amaka Enemo, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Lagos. Enemo said that recent reports indicate a…
Nigeria’s Eurobond is said to have achieve a milestone on Monday, raising $2.2 billion after the country returned to the international market. This comes as the country recorded a $9 billion oversubscription of its Eurobond. The bond issuance, which commenced on Monday under the Global Medium Term Note Programme, had a target issuance of $1.7…
A US judge has upheld her decision to reject Elon Musk’s massive $55.8 billion compensation package at Tesla, denying an attempt to restore the pay deal through a shareholder vote on Monday In a court filing, Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick of Delaware’s Court of Chancery ruled that Tesla’s attempt to ratify Musk’s compensation package through a…
Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has predicted that his former team will thrash Manchester United in their Premier League clash on Wednesday night. The Gunners head into the match having won their last three fixtures across all competitions and scoring 13 goals in the process. Mikel Arteta’s men are now in second place on the table,…
Oyo State Government has increased the 2025 capital budgetary allocation for Persons With Disabilities by over 70 per cent of what they received in 2024. The State Governor, Seyi Makinde, disclosed this on Monday, during the celebration of the 2024 Stakeholders Summit and International Day of PWDs, in Agodi, Ibadan. Represented by his deputy, Bayo…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has denied claims that police officers fired live ammunition at #EndBadGovernance protesters during the nationwide demonstrations in August. In a statement released by Muyiwa Adejobi,the police spokesperson on Monday, the Amnesty International report, accusing security operatives of killing protesters as “unfounded, misleading, and inconsistent incident reports.” Adejobi emphasised that the…
The Lagos State Government, through the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has debunked plans to ban sachet water in the state. Wahab stated this in a statement posted on his X(Twitter) handle on Sunday while responding to a viral video circulating on social media. The video showed individuals bursting packs of sachet…
The organised labour unions in Cross River State are set to embark on an indefinite strike over the non-implementation of the new minimum wage by the state government. The Cross River State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Gregory Ulayi, said on Saturday that workers would commence the strike at midnight on Sunday if the…
The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, disclosed the Port Harcourt Refining Company, PHRC, has not yet begun bulk sales, stating that essential processes are still being finalized. The Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye, made this known in a statement on Friday. According to him, the products the refinery currently sells originate…
Tragedy as fire destroyed several buildings used as shops for sales of car spare parts at Idumota, under bridge, in the Ebute-Ero area of Lagos Island, destroying properties worth millions of naira on late Friday. According to reports gathered, the fire broke out at about 11 p.m. and destroyed properties worth several millions of naira…
Nigerian music star Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has unveiled the tracklist for his much-anticipated sixth studio album, Morayo. The album, a follow-up to his 2022 release More Love, Less Ego, is deeply personal, serving as a tribute to his late mother, Morayo, who passed away in 2023. Scheduled for release on November…
The Special Assistant on Digital Media and Strategy to the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Demola Olarewaju, has reacted to the redesignation of the presidential media team. Olarewaju suggested that the presidency has demoted Daniel Bwala in the restructuring of President Bola Tinubu’s Media team. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga disclosed…
According to the New York Police Department (NYPD), a series of knife attacks across Manhattan on Monday left two men dead and a woman critically injured. The alleged attacker, a 51-year-old homeless man, was arrested following the “unprovoked” stabbings at three separate locations, authorities said. Mayor Eric Adams said that the suspect had recently been…
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has approved the immediate payment of N70,000 new national minimum wage for workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). A statement signed by the Ag. Head of Civil Service of FCT, Grace Adayilo on Monday, said the approval was in a bid to ameliorate the plight…
President Bola Tinubu has received the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Indian Prime Minister, who arrived in Abuja on Saturday evening, was welcomed at the Forecourt of the Villa at about 10:20 am on Sunday. Upon his arrival, the Indian leader was greeted with the Indian national…
Nigerian afrobeats singer, Kizz Daniel, has vowed to quit music if anyone apart from Runtown comes forward to say they have ever written a song for him. The singer had taken to his X handle to praise his colleague, Runtown, for being the first person to ever write a song for him. “For the first…
The Labour Party candidate in the November 16 Ondo governorship election, Olusola Ebiseni, has said the race is between his party and the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Ebiseni said this on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, two days before the commencement of the off-cycle election in the state. He also…
