FCT Minister , Chief Nyesom Wike, expressed regret over his endorsement of Sir Siminalayi Fubara as the gubernatorial candidate for Rivers State in the 2023 elections, emphasizing his intention to rectify this misjudgment in due course. Speaking during a grand civic reception honoring Senator George Sekibo in Ogu, headquarters of Ogu-Bolo local government area, Wike…
Preparations for the highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash between the Super Eagles and South Africa’s Bafana Bafana will kick off as the Super Eagles open camp on Saturday, June 1. All called-up players are expected to report to camp on the first day, with full-scale preparations set to begin promptly. Head coach…
Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, alongside the Speaker of the Yobe House of Assembly, Hon. Ciroma Buba Mashio, Senator Mohammed Ibrahim Bomoi representing Zone B, and a host of dignitaries, converged yesterday to offer funeral prayers for the late Emir of Tikau, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar Ibn Grema, at the Emir’s palace in Sabon…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has taken the decisive step of closing runway 18L at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos, in response to an aircraft mishap involving a Xejet airline flight on Saturday. This development comes less than a month after a Dana airline aircraft experienced a similar incident on the Lagos…
The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) commenced its much-anticipated 10th edition at the prestigious Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos, showcasing the crème de la crème of talent from Nigeria and across the African continent. As the event unfolded, a select group of winners were already unveiled, setting the stage for an evening of…
Sen. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, has urged Planning Officers nationwide to embrace technology-driven approaches to enhance budgeting and planning procedures, particularly in rural areas. During a visit to Abuja by Muktar Ahmed, the Commissioner of the Kaduna State Planning and Budget Commission, Sen. Bagudu emphasized the importance of leveraging…
In a significant development, it has been reported by Punch that Bola Tinubu, a prominent political figure, has intervened to delay the rollout of the cybersecurity levy mandated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). According to a reliable source quoted by Punch, Tinubu expressed concern for the Nigerian populace, emphasizing President’s sensitivity to public…
In a recent article titled “Water – at the center of the climate crisis,” the United Nations Climate Action highlights the intricate connection between water and climate change. The report underscores the multifaceted impacts of climate change on the world’s water resources, ranging from erratic rainfall patterns to sea-level rise, floods, and droughts. Global Water…
DJ Cuppy thinks about getting married in India and gush about their wedding. DJ Cuppy, a Nigerian disc jockey Florence Otedola, is thinking of getting married to an Indian. The rich heiress revealed this when recently posting pictures from an Indian wedding she attended on Instagram. DJ Cuppy said that, should it take place, the…
A XEJet Airlines aircraft from Abuja skidded off runway 18L at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja Lagos on Saturday, May 11. The XeJet E145 aircraft with registration number, 5NBZZ, at about 11.29 a.m. veered off the runway into the grass verge at the point of landing. The aircraft had 52 passengers and three…
A Nigerian man has shared CCTV footage showing the moment his friend’s phone was stolen by a woman in a restaurant in Woking, the United Kingdom. Posting the video on his X handle, Alex Oluwatobi stated that the suspect had an accomplice and they both pretended to be beggars. ‘’Always stay at alert, no…
The International Press Institute (IPI), Nigeria, has issued a statement urging journalists to maintain high standards and avoid spreading misinformation in response to the recent arrests and detentions of journalists. The intervention by IPI led to the release of journalist Ibraheem Mohammed, who had been arrested by the Nasarawa State Police Command for allegedly publishing…
A lecturer at Federal University in Lokoja, Kogi state, on Friday, May 10, was stripped near naked over allegations of sexual harassment of a female student. The lecturer whose full name is yet to be ascertained, incurred the wrath of some other female undergraduates of the English Department, where he teaches. They insisted that…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has barred foreign missions based in Nigeria from transacting in foreign currencies and mandated them to use Naira in their financial businesses. The EFCC has also mandated Nigerian foreign missions domiciled abroad to accept Naira in their financial businesses. The anti-graft agency said the move is to…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a stern directive to foreign missions operating in Nigeria, mandating them to conduct all financial transactions in the local currency, the naira. In a letter addressed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, emphasized the imperative for Nigerian embassies abroad to adhere strictly…
President Bola Tinubu has conveyed heartfelt congratulations to Pa Reuben Fasoranti, the esteemed national leader of the Pan-Yoruba sociocultural group, Afenifere, on the auspicious occasion of his 98th birthday. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu joined a chorus of well-wishers including family, friends, and associates,…
The Nigerian Navy has intercepted the MV BLU-SHARK off the waters of Calabar, apprehending 11 crew members who were allegedly attempting to evade authorities from Gabon. According to a statement issued by Commodore Augustine Adams-Aliu, the Director of Information at Naval Headquarters, the arrest followed an alert received on May 2, 2024, from the Multinational…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has directed the temporary relocation of the assembly’s meetings to the Auditorium within the Administration Block of the Government House in Port Harcourt. This directive, outlined in the Executive Order of the Rivers State Government 001-2023, has been officially published in the state’s gazette. Governor Fubara emphasized that the…
Following an extensive five-day search effort, rescue officials in Lagos State have located the body of Tajudeen Amololo, a drainage worker who tragically lost his life while on duty. The distressing incident occurred as Amololo was engaged in cleaning operations within a drainage system located at the Onipanu Bus Stop in Fadeyi, Lagos. It was…
Four individuals associated with the popular social media platform TikTok have been formally charged with spreading false information. This action follows their apprehension subsequent to the filming of a fabricated robbery scene outside a police station in coastal Kenya, as reported by local media outlets. The incident, which garnered significant attention globally through social media…
Chelsea fans can anticipate the return of former midfielder John Mikel Obi to Stamford Bridge in June, as he gears up to participate in a charity match between World 1X and England. The eagerly awaited Soccer Aid game, scheduled for June, has confirmed Mikel’s inclusion in the World 1X squad, alongside other football legends. Mikel’s…
Korra Obidi gets almost $50k in donations less than 48 hours after opening gofundme to source for legal fees in case against ex-husband. The dancer/singer, Korra Obidi revealed that she needs legal representation to fight her ex-husband Justin Dean after he obtained image rights protection from Meta to stop her from featuring their children on…
Abia state governor, Governor Alex Otti has revealed his interest in recovering the N10 billion allegedly spent on a non-existent airport project by his predecessor Okezie Ikpeazu, and not jailing him. Otti during his speech at a media parley said that his predecessor allegedly paid the funds into the account of a company that never…
According to the Zamfara State Government, four lives have been claimed by an unknown illness and 177 others have been infected in the State. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Aisha Anka, revealed this in a statement issued in Gusau on Friday by the Information Officer of the ministry, Malam Bello Ibrahim. According to…
Amid Nigerians battling with fuel scarcity, a filling station has been sealed off by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority for allegedly diverting 18 trucks of Premium Motor Spirit. The filling station named Batoson OiI and Gas Limited is situated at Mararaba, Baissa Kurmi Local Government Area of Taraba State. …
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have visited the Defence Headquarters in Abuja as part of their tour of Nigeria. The couple was received by military authorities on Friday afternoon in the nation’s seat of power. Earlier, the duo is in Nigeria for the promotion of the Invictus Games – the sporting event Harry…
The Nigeria Police Force has insisted that the arrest of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) reporter, Mr Daniel Ojukwu, is in strict compliance with legal protocols and procedures. Ojukwu, who spent 10 days in police custody, was arrested for allegedly violating the country’s Cybercrime Act, often criticized as a tool for censorship. The journalist’s…
In a decisive counter-terrorism operation in Kaduna State, troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully eliminated several terrorists and thwarted the activities of violent extremists and kidnappers in Giwa Local Government Area. According to a statement by Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director of Army Public Relations, the operation targeted the terrorists’ stronghold in Basurfe…
