Nigeria — The Nigerian House of Representatives approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tax reform bills on Thursday after months of controversy. Presidential spokesperson and Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, disclosed this in a statement through his official X account on Thursday. Dare, without providing details, said that the bills were passed by…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Tertiary Education Trust Fund on Thursday announced the disbursement of the 2025 intervention cycle to public tertiary institutions in the country. According to the Executive Secretary of the Fund, Sonny Echono, each university will get the sum of N2.8bn; polytechnics to get N1.9bn and Colleges of Education to get N2.1bn. The Executive…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of controversial social media personality Very Dark Man (VDM) over the alleged defamation of Nigerian gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. Magistrate Emmanuel Iyanna issued the bench warrant on Thursday, March 13, 2025, following VeryDarkMan’s failure to appear…
Nigeria — The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has accused Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of distorting facts and misrepresenting the Senate in the international arena. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was recently suspended for six months for violating Senate rules, reported the matter to the United Nations Inter-parliamentary conference in New York on Tuesday, accusing Akpabio of victimisation, sexual…
Adamawa, Nigeria — A man has died in Adamawa State after he was stabbed by his younger brother over a N200 piece of meat. The man, Friday Murya, was dealt the deadly knife cut after his butcher brother, Monday Murya, got infuriated during a quarrel over the N200 meat. Monday also stabbed another of his…
Kogi, Nigeria — The Students of Federal University Lokoja are expected to return to campus starting Tuesday, March 11, 2025, while lectures will officially commence on Monday, March 17, 2025. The management of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) in Kogi State has announced the immediate reopening of the institution following weeks of closure due to the…
Nigeria — The Social Democratic Party (SDP) is set to welcome more high-profile politicians which includes governors and lawmakers, following the recent defection of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The National Chairman of the SDP, Shehu Musa Gabam, confirmed this development, stating that El-Rufai’s move has triggered…
Nigeria — The Senior Pastor of The Second Coming of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, has urged Nigerians to disregard any pastor who asks them to bring candles for prayers. Pastor Giwa lamented that fake prophets and pastors were using candles to deceive people in the name of prayers. In a statement he issued, Giwa reiterated that…
Nigeria — Veteran Nollywood actress Bukky Wright has expressed concern over the rate of unprofessionalism within the Nigerian film industry. Speaking as a guest on Rubbin’ Minds, the actress lamented the lack of discipline and commitment she has observed since returning to the industry. “I don’t feel professionalism in Nollywood like we used to,” she…
China — China has announced that it would accelerate the use of artificial intelligence and big data in elderly and social care, betting on new technologies to drive economic growth despite an ageing population on Sunday. The announcement comes as officials struggle with the country’s low birth rate and a declining workforce. “We will accelerate…
Nigeria — Legal experts have described the Nigerian Senate’s decision to suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) for six months, as illegal, unconstitutional, and a violation of her fundamental rights. The lawyers argue that the suspension disregarded a valid court order and set a dangerous precedent for legislative overreach. The suspension, announced on Thursday,…
Nigeria — Dr. Doyin Okupe, a prominent Nigerian physician, politician, and former presidential aide, has died. He passed away at the age of 72. According to sources close to the family, Dr. Okupe had been critically ill in the weeks leading up to his demise. His health had reportedly deteriorated significantly, prompting concern among his…
Nigeria — The Federal Government has hinted that the second Operation SAFE CORRIDOR Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) Camp will soon be operational in the North-West region to encourage willing low-risk terrorists and bandits to lay down arms. The first centre was established at Mallam Sidi in Gombe State. The National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre…
Rivers, Nigeria — Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the appointment of Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, as the new Vice Chancellor of the Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt. Fubara disclosed this in a special government announcement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, in Port Harcourt on Thursday. The two-paragraphed…
Lagos, Nigeria — A Special Offences Court sitting in Lagos has granted bail to Jude Okoye, former manager of the defunct music group P-Square, in an ongoing trial over an alleged theft of $1,019,763.87 and £34,537.59. Justice Rahman Oshodi, presiding over the case, granted Okoye bail in the sum of N50 million with two sureties…
Nigeria — The Conference of Energy & Finance Consultants, CEFC, has called on major oil regulatory agencies in Nigeria to allow local refineries to function smoothly. The group specifically urged the Group Chief Executive Officer, GCEO, of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, Mallam Mele Kyari, and the CEO of the Nigerian Midstream and…
Nigeria — Nigerian actress, Chika Ike has announced the birth of her baby girl on Thursday. She stated this on her Instagram post of her and her newborn, a baby girl, wearing matching outfits in the hospital. “My Baby is here 🥳🎉🎊🍼….. Welcome to the world my sunshine ✨❤️,” she wrote. Few weeks ago, Chika…
Nigeria — Nigerian controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has taken aim at content creator Egungun of Lagos over questions surrounding his Instagram name, “Elizabeth Joyce.” On Thursday, March 6, 2025, Portable posted a viral TikTok video clarifying his earlier remarks after Egungun asked him about the unusual name on his profile. The…
Anambra, Nigeria — The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has finally announced the reopening of the Onitsha Drug Market and other adjoining markets after nearly one month of closure. The South-East Zonal Director of the agency, Mr Martins Iluyomade, revealed this on Thursday after a meeting between officials of the agency,…
Kogi, Nigeria — The Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, has charged three newly promoted senior officers to see their elevation as a call to greater responsibility, urging them to lead by example in their service to the nation. The officers, who were recently promoted from the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) to…
Abuja, Nigeria —The Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghen for six months for violation of the Red Chambers rules. Her suspension followed her dispute with Senate President Godswill Akpabio who she accused of sexual harassment. “That the Senate do suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months for her total violation of the Senate Standing Rules…
Plateau, Nigeria — Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have successfully rescued Dr. Yohanna Mallo, a lecturer at the Federal College of Education, Pankshin, who was kidnapped by gunmen on March 1 in Plateau State. The rescue operation was confirmed in a post by security analyst Zagazola Makama on Tuesday via his X (formerly Twitter) handle….
Canada — The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau has announced 25 percent tariffs on United States’ goods in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Trudeau said Canada is imposing tariffs on $155 billion worth of US goods from Tuesday. It was reported that Trump had signed an executive order authorizing an additional 25 percent…
Oyo, Nigeria — Two persons which includes a petrol tanker driver and his assistant, popularly regarded as “motor boy”, died in an accident that occurred on Tuesday in Ibadan, Oyo State. The General Manager of Oyo State Fire Services Agency, Akinyemi Akinyinka who confirmed the incident, said the agency’s swift response averted a disaster in…
Oyo, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved N147.9 billion to complete the dualisation of the Oyo-Ogbomoso Road in Oyo State. One of the president’s spokespersons, Sunday Dare, disclosed this in a statement on his X account on Monday. The funds were approved at Monday’s Federal Executive Council meeting. According to him, the funds will…
Bauchi, Nigeria — The Legislative Council of Shira Local Government in Bauchi State has removed the Chairman, Hon. Abdullahi Ibrahim Beli, and his Deputy, Hon. Usman Adamu, from office over allegations of failing to cooperate with the council and lacking transparency in the management of local government funds. The Council Leader Wali Adamu, who is…
Lagos, Nigeria — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 59-year-old Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff, an internationally wanted drug baron, after 17 years on the run. Jeff, who had two Interpol Red Notices issued against him in 2023 and 2024, was apprehended at his hideout in Ojo, Lagos. NDLEA Chairman, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa…
Nigeria — The Deputy Chief Whip, Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, has dismissed the sexual harassment allegation Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan levied against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio. The senator representing Kogi Central had recently accused the Senate President of sexually harassing her when she and other senators visited his house to celebrate his birthday in…
Thailand — The police in Thailand have arrested a 37-year-old Nigerian man, Ugoma Jefta Nusbech, for allegedly dealing in cocaine. According to Asean Now, Nusbech was arrested on Thailand’s popular tourist island Koh Phangan during a carefully orchestrated operation. He was reported to have arrived in the country as a tourist before straying into the…
Niger, Nigeria — Suspected bandits posing as operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have reportedly abducted 10 people from White Hill Hotel on Shiroro Road, Chanchaga Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State. A security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, quoted intelligence sources as saying that the incident occurred at about…
Oyo, Nigeria — The Sarkin Sasa in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin Katsina is dead. It was reported that the Sarkin died on Saturday at the age of 125. Katsina until his death was the Chairman, Council of Arewa Traditional Rulers in all the 17 southern states of Nigeria. The Sasa is…
