Lagos, Nigeria — Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo and her ex-husband, Ademidun Ojo, have come together to celebrate their daughter Priscilla Ojo’s traditional wedding to Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, which is currently underway in Lagos on Thursday. Putting aside past differences, the proud parent appeared in matching traditional outfits, honouring Yoruba customs and presenting a strong…
Nigeria — In a new development, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a further reduction in the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. The new price is set at N835 per litre, down from N865 per litre, marking a 3.5 per cent decrease. This price adjustment follows the recent decline in…
Ondo, Nigeria — The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has declared that his administration will not allow criminals to find comfort in the state, assuring that those who recently infiltrated the state’s forests and farmsteads are already “facing the heat.” In an interactive session with youth groups in Akure, the state capital, Aiyedatiwa reaffirmed…
Kogi, Nigeria — Two worshippers who were kidnapped during prayers mountain at a remote mountain in Egbola area, along Agbaja Road in Lokoja local government area of Kogi State have been released. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Kogi State Command, SP William Ovye Aya clarified that only two worshippers were kidnapped in the attack…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Police Force has declared Ihuoma Julia Nneji, a daughter of Frank Nneji, the founder of the popular ABC Transport, wanted over alleged cybercrime. According to a post on the Force’s official Facebook page, Miss Nneji was declared wanted on Tuesday night by the Office of the Nigeria Police Force National…
Oyo, Nigeria — Nigerians have taken to social media to express frustration over the recent crash of a high-yield investment platform, CBEX, which netizens have widely described as “MMM Pro Max.” It was reported that a group of angry individuals stormed the CBEX office in the Oke-Ado area of Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday evening,…
Bayelsa, Nigeria — The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Bayelsa Command has accused oil thieves of the recent attack on its personnel. The security outfit reaffirmed its commitment to protecting critical national infrastructure in spite of the recent unfortunate incident. It was reported that some unknown gunmen had ambushed and attacked NSCDC officers…
Nigeria — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted on Thursday, April 10, 2025. JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. He urged candidates to check their results by sending “MOCKRESULT” to either 55019 or 66019…
The Manchester United goalkeeper, André Onana, has been left out of the squad for today’s Premier League match against Newcastle United, following a difficult week, with Altay Bayındır set to make his Premier League debut. According to football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, Onana was informed of the decision by manager Rúben Amorim after United’s UEFA…
Benue, Nigeria — An alleged motorcycle snatcher was burnt to death by a mob on Akpehe Road in Wurukum, Makurdi, the Benue State capital on Sunday. Joshua Akor, a resident disclosed that two men snatched a motorcycle and were seen pushing it when a lady identified it as a stolen bike. Akor said, “They were…
Lagos, Nigeria — Panic erupted on Friday evening around the Ikeja Under Bridge area following a loud explosion from a building beside the Cash & Carry store on Kodesho Road, inward Awolowo Way. The blast, which occurred around 6:30 pm, shook the surrounding environment and sent residents and passersby fleeing in fear. According to eyewitnesses,…
Nigeria — The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency on the nation’s security and economic sectors. Ndume made this statement on Friday during an interview on ‘Politics Daily’, a programme on Channels Television, where he also criticised the President’s declaration of a…
Lagos, Nigeria —The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has declared a zero-tolerance policy against motorists who eat, drink, or smoke while driving, warning that offenders could face prosecution and possible jail terms. LASTMA disclosed this on its official X handle on Wednesday, “Smoking, drinking, and eating while driving is an offence under the Lagos…
Nigeria — The Sensational Singer Joeboy has lost a N3 million bet after Arsenal defeated Real Madrid 3-0 in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final. Joeboy had confidently backed Real Madrid to win on X, posting a betting slip with the caption, “Cashing out on Arsenal tears tonight!” If Madrid had won, he would have won…
United States — The United States Trade Representative on Monday, criticised Nigeria’s import ban on 25 categories of goods, claiming that the restrictions limit market access for American exporters. This came shortly after President Donald Trump introduced tariffs on goods entering the US, with Nigeria facing a 14 per cent duty. The USTR highlighted the…
Nigeria — The Borno South Senator Ali Ndume has said President Bola Tinubu’s ‘boys’ will attack him for describing his political appointments as lopsided. Ndume said, Tinubu’s political appointments failed to meet constitutional provisions. He highlighted that the president’s appointments violate Nigeria’s federal character principle. Speaking on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Monday, Ndume stated…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has expressed its support for the right of citizens, particularly young people, to protest, acknowledging the importance of free expression. However, the government issued a stern warning against any form of destruction of national infrastructure during protests, emphasising the need for peaceful demonstrations. This statement was made by the…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Minister of Youth, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, has requested that the management of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, change its programme to allow corps members to have enough rest during their 21-day orientation camp. The minister made the call during the 2025 annual management conference, themed ‘Transforming the NYSC Scheme to…
Ogun, Nigeria — The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed on Saturday, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of 17 persons, including a rescue operative of the Corps, in a multiple road crash that occurred in the Gbara area of Ogun State. In a press statement signed by the…
United States — New Civil Liberties Alliance, NCLA, a conservative legal group, on Thursday, sued the administration of the US President Donald Trump seeking to block tariffs on Chinese imports, saying the US president overstepped his authority. According to the lawsuit, filed in federal court in Florida, Trump lacked the legal authority to impose the…
Lagos, Nigeria —Former Deputy National chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief ‘Bode George, yesterday, said the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State and the handling of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s allegations against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, could lead to the collapse of the country’s Fourth Republic. George, who said similar occurrences…
Nigeria — The Nigerian rapper, Tochukwu Ojogwu, well known as Odumodublvck, has revealed that he dissed President Bola Tinubu in one of his songs out of loyalty to Peter Obi. He said he took the step during the 2023 election period because he believed in Obi’s vision and wanted to show full support for the…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike on Thursday dismissed social media reports that he collapsed last week, saying with God’s help, he would sign the condolence messages of those who wished him dead. He decribed the reports as the handiwork of persons trying to score cheap political points, the minister…
Kogi, Nigeria — The lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday, urged Nigerians to hold Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo and his predecessor, Yahaya Bello, responsible if she and her supporters are attacked. Akpoti-Uduaghan raised the alarm in a post via her official Facebook. She said, “My dear…
United States — The US President, Donald Trump, signed an executive order on Monday, clamping down on ticket scalping and live event pricing. Trump, with American entertainer Kid Rock at his side, said the directive seeks to prevent “unscrupulous middlemen” from profiting off reselling tickets for concerts and other events at an “enormous markup”. It…
Nigeria — The Controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okunneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has alleged that he has been arrested by Nigerian immigration officials. Bobrisky made the claim in an Instagram post on Tuesday. However, in a later post, Bobrisky revealed that his claim was an April Fool’s prank. Recall that Bobrisky had announced a few months…
Ogun, Nigeria — The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Olatunbosun Tijani, has said his past criticism of political leaders, including President Bola Tinubu, was out of his desire for a better Nigeria. Tijani, who made the remark on Monday, described Tinubu as a leader with the courage to tackle the country’s multifaceted…
Nigeria — Tiktok has removed 2.4 million videos posted by Nigerian users in the fourth quarter of 2024 for violating its content policy. TikTok, owned by Bytedance, revealed that Nigeria was among the top 50 countries where videos violating its policies emanated from in Q4. The platform, which disclosed this in its latest Community Guidelines…
Nigeria — The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has intensified efforts to combating kidnapping, banditry and other violent crimes across the country. In a coordinated series of raids throughout the first quarter of 2025, the force has delivered crippling blows to organized crime, rescuing victims, apprehending key suspects, and seizing a cache of weapons and illicit…
Kano, Nigeria — The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo has paid a condolence visit to the families of victims of the recent killings in Uromi, Edo State. The governor assured the bereaved families and the people of Kano State that justice will be served. Most of the victims are reportedly from Kano State. Speaking…
Nigeria — The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Sunday warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently find ways to unite Nigeria across tribal lines to avoid a revolution in the country. Primate Ayodele lamented that disunity has deeply affected the country, with almost every sector lacking unity. In a statement…
