Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State says he has no rift with his political mentor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Kwankwaso. Yusuf made this clarification while interacting with newsmen, addressing speculations and rumours of discord with Kwankwaso. He insisted that his relationship with the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, … Read more
The federal government on Thursday rejected a bill that proposed the creation of a special security agency solely dedicated to protecting mining sites across Nigeria. This decision comes amid escalating illegal mining activities and associated security challenges in the sector. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, expressed opposition to the bill, titled “Bill to … Read more
The Nigerian government announced on Thursday that Cesarean Sections (C-sections) will now be offered free of charge to all women in need. This initiative is part of a broader effort to lower Nigeria’s maternal mortality rate. Muhammad Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, shared the news during a three-day Nigeria Health Sector-Wide Joint … Read more
Big Brother Naija reality star Angel Smith recently expressed her struggles in finding true love. Her cryptic post came shortly after Soma’s ex-girlfriend, Hilda Dirisu, accused him of physical abuse and attempting to reconnect with her despite his relationship with Angel. Hinting that her relationship with Soma might be over, Angel suggested she has been … Read more
Nigerian music star Crown Uzama, widely known as Shallipopi, has officially parted ways with Dapper Music, the label that helped launch his career in 2023. Rumors had circulated regarding his exit from Dapper Music, the label instrumental in his rise to fame. A closer look at Shallipopi’s social media profiles reveals he has removed mentions … Read more
Adamu Garba, a prominent member of Nigeria’s All Progressives Congress (APC), recently made bold claims accusing former U.S. President Barack Obama of orchestrating what he called a “palace coup” against President Joe Biden. Garba shared his views on his X (formerly Twitter) account, alleging that Obama played a key role in sabotaging Biden’s candidacy during … Read more
Nigeria’s representatives in the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League, Edo Queens, have safely arrived in Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of the tournament’s kickoff on November 9, which runs through November 23. The West African champions shared their excitement on their official X handle with a statement and photos, saying, “Touchdown in Morocco! We have safely landed … Read more
Lagos State Government has rolled out traffic diversion plan to enable motorists commute easily during the annual Lagos Women Run slated for Saturday, November 9. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, who said this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos, explained that the race route will be partially closed during the event. The … Read more
The ECOWAS Court has dismissed Nigeria’s preliminary objection to the court’s jurisdiction to determine a human rights violation case involving a Nigerian man on death row for 30 years. Ogueri is a 72-year-old inmate in a Nigerian maximum-security prison. Delivering ruling on Thursday in Abuja, Justice Edward Asante, dismissed all the preliminary objections raised by … Read more
The return of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States may lead to intensified inflationary pressures in Nigeria and a potential drop in global oil prices, which would negatively impact Nigeria’s oil revenue. This outlook was shared in an investor note from FXTM, a prominent trading platform, authored by Senior Market Analyst … Read more
Victor Osimhen netted a brace as Galatasaray handed Tottenham their first Europa League defeat of the season, securing a 3-2 win in Istanbul on Thursday to move to the top of the group. The Turkish champions now sit on 10 points from four matches, all but guaranteeing their place in the knockout play-off round, while … Read more
On Thursday, Stephen Abuwatseya, an e-hailing driver, issued a public apology to Hon. Alex Ikwechegh, a House of Representatives member representing Aba North/South in Abia State, following a recent altercation that occurred while Abuwatseya was delivering a package to the lawmaker. In a video statement shared with the press, Abuwatseya expressed remorse for any actions … Read more
Chelsea secured their biggest-ever Europa Conference League victory with an emphatic 8-0 thrashing of Armenian side FC Noah. In a complete lineup change from their previous Premier League match, the Blues were dominant from the start, racing to a 6-0 lead by halftime before adding two more goals in the second half. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had arrested twenty-one suspected internet fraudsters at different locations in Benin City, Edo State. In a statement on its X page, EFCC said suspects were arrested based on actionable intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet related fraud. Items recovered from them include 10 exotic cars, laptops and … Read more
Chad’s military conducted air strikes that inflicted “many dead and wounded” against Boko Haram fighters, President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno announced on Thursday. “We carried out multiple air strikes on enemy positions that caused significant casualties,” Deby told reporters in the Lake Chad region, though he did not provide exact figures. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel … Read more
Mr Ebere Nzeworji, an aide to former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha has dismissed death rumour on his principal, saying he is alive and well. Nzeworji said Okorocha was attending to his normal duties at his Unity House Garki Abuja office when the fake news started circulating. The aide said that his principal had … Read more
Following Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the U.S. presidential election, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is advocating for his state’s controversial surgeon general, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, to potentially join Trump’s administration. DeSantis hinted at the prospect on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, suggesting Dr. Ladapo as a candidate to lead the U.S. Department of Health and … Read more
The administration of President Bola Tinubu has pledged to deliver a minimum of 20 hours of daily electricity supply to urban and industrial areas in Nigeria by 2027, contingent on improved funding for the country’s oil and gas sector. Olu Verheijen, the Special Advisor to the President on Energy, shared this goal during the African … Read more
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump reaffirmed his campaign pledge for the mass deportation of undocumented immigrants, stating that costs would not hinder the plan. In one of his first public statements since his election victory, Trump emphasized that his top priority upon assuming office in January would be to establish a “strong and powerful” border. EDITOR’S … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Susie Wiles, the strategic force behind his successful campaign, as White House Chief of Staff, marking the first time a woman will hold this influential position. Wiles, credited both within and outside Trump’s circle for leading his most disciplined and effective campaign to date, had emerged as the top candidate … Read more