Politics

According to Channels Television, a fresh wave of civil unrest has taken hold as citizens take to the streets in a passionate display of political activism. The heart of the protest lies in the controversial dethronement of Emir Aminu Ado Bayero and the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II. The protesters, a vibrant crowd of young […]

Political activist, Dele Farotimi has claimed that the incumbent governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike are fighting over the loot in the state. Speaking via a video shared on X, Farotimi asserted that the politicians were simply fighting for their own interests and not that of the state. He advised

According to the report from the Vanguard, In a recent legal statement shared on her official Instagram page, Dora Ezinne, the wife of Super Eagles forward Olanrewaju Kayode, has vehemently refuted allegations of infidelity, paternity, and financial fraud that have been circulating in the media. The rumors, which included claims of a DNA test indicating

General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defense Staff, has shared insights into the factors driving banditry and unrest in Zamfara and other parts of northwest region In a video shared on YouTube by TVC, General Musa explained that among the Fulani, who are traditional herders, some individuals engage in cattle rustling. He said for the

Datti Yusuf, former Labour Party vice presidential candidate, has fired back at Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, exposing his past insult to late President Sani Abacha. In a bold response, Baba-Ahmed revealed that Soyinka had once called Abacha “unintelligent”, a comment he deemed unwarranted and hypocritical. Baba-Ahmed maintained that Soyinka’s disparaging comments about Abacha were unwarranted

American rapper, Nicki Minaj, has been detained at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands, according to local media reports. Minaj filmed part of her encounter with police, posting it to social media. In the video, a police officer can seemingly be heard telling Minaj: “You are under arrest.” A spokesman for Dutch police, Robert van

The Labour Party candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Mr. Peter Obi has reacted to the statement credited to Mr. Atiku Abubakar on the possibility of a merger ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obi in his reaction, commended Atiku saying he will support him (Obi) if the ticket is zoned to South East. Saying

Rivers State has 32 constituencies. This means that the state has 32 House of Assembly members. Currently, there are two factions of the House of Assembly. One led by Martin Amaewhule and the other led by the new speaker, Oko Jumbo. SIR: Rivers State has 32 constituencies. This means that the state has 32 House

Details of the discussion between Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, and  top security chiefs have emerged. Daily Trust had reported that amid the… Details of the discussion between Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, and  top security chiefs have emerged. Daily Trust had reported that amid the crisis which shook Kano on

A former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Lamorde, has reportedly died in Egypt at the age of 61. According to an online medium, Premium Times, which cited ‘close associates,’ Lamorde died on Sunday in Egypt, where he had travelled for medical treatment. Born on December 20, 1962, Lamorde joined the Nigerian

Kano on fire as angry youths storm streets with machetes There is tension in Kano as rival supporters of the Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, and his deposed predecessor, Aminu Ado-Bayero, took to the streets with dangerous weapons after the deposed Emir returned to the state.   This comes after Sanusi Lamido Sanusi was reinstated

The federal government has called on business concerns in the South East region to take advantage of opportunities offered by the ECOWAS Free Trade Liberalization Scheme (ETLS) to boost their businesses. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, made the call on Friday during a workshop on ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme (ETLS) in Awka,

Will the people ever see Nnamdi Kanu released from prison? No one can answer that for now as everything about his case in court keeps getting complicated. According to a report posted by Daily Nigerian, The Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN says the offence of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous

A number of South Africans online are rejoicing after 6 Nigerians were killed in their country. A video was shared online showing Nigerians paying their last respects as the body of one of the victims was taken to his shop for the last time before returning it to Nigeria. Reacting to the video, South Africans

Former Vice Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Yusuf Baba-Ahmed, has hit back at Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, over his comment that Peter Obi, LP’s presidential candidate, was unfit to lead the country. Baba-Ahmed said that he could say a few things to Soyinka that could destroy him for good but he wouldn’t

A lecturer at Ebonyi State University, Abakiliki, Professor Amechi Enyi, has denied the allegation of having a hand in the death of a final-year student of the institution identified as Favour Ugwuka. Favour, a student of the Department of English, committed suicide in her hostel at the Ishieke Campus of the university in Abakaliki, the

Executive director of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) Shaibu Husseini has denied reports that the Federal Government has placed a ban on money rituals and smoking in Nigerian films and skits. Clarifying the report, Husseini while speaking at a national stakeholders engagement on smoke-free Nollywood in Enugu on Wednesday, debunked the viral

The management of Landmark Beach Resort announced that it is pursuing investment opportunities in states other than Lagos and other West African nations after the demolition of part of its properties in the southwest state. This is contained in a circular signed by the Landmark Groups on Thursday and posted on its official X (formerly

The 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has prayed for peace in Kano State amid the ongoing Emirship tussle in the state. He stressed the principle of equality before the law and urged the public to maintain composure. Naturenex reports that Ado Bayero stated this while addressing the gathering at the temporary residence where he has

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1 Mass Layoffs at Central Bank of Nigeria: More than 300 employees of the Central of Nigeria, CBN, have been sacked between Thursday and Friday, those directly affected told Daily Trust Saturday. It was learnt that the disengagement letters of additional 200 have been signed, and would

Tapswap has spoken on the issue of banning Nigerians from using the app. The company’s reaction came at a time when some Nigerians insisted they found it had to open the Telegram coin mining app. In a statement issued on X on Friday, May 24, Tapswap clarified issues surrounding the rumours that it had banned

The Central Bank of Nigeria has reportedly sacked 200 staff members amid economic hardship. A senior staff member, who preferred anonymity at the Apex bank, confirmed this development on Friday night. “Over 200 staff members were issued sack letters from the Central Bank of Nigeria on Friday. “However, the number of sacked employees is unconfirmed”,

Segun Arinze reveals mental health battles Nollywood veteran actor Segun Arinze has opened up on the reasons behind his decision to step away from acting. In an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Segun Arinze shared insights into the factors that prompted him to take a hiatus from his illustrious acting career. Reflecting on his journey in the

A Nigerian man, Michael John, has said not every person mining Tapswap on Telegram would earn in the coming weeks. Participation in Tapswap mining surged following the success of the recently launched crypto project Notcoin. In Nigeria, there is a Tapswap craze as people look to profit from the Telegram-based crypto project when it is

The Department of State Services, or DSS, has been accused of disobeying a court order by Aloy Ejimakor, lead counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, the head of the Indigenous People of Biafra, or IPOB. According to Ejimakor, the Abuja Federal High Court, presided over by Justice Binta Nyako directed Kanu to meet with his attorneys in

The grandmother of a 17-year-old girl identified simply as Favour has buried her daughter’s newborn baby alive in the Ogombo area of Ajah, Lagos State. According to PUNCH Metro, it was gathered that when the grandmother observed that the teenager had got pregnant, she became angry and did everything possible to hide the pregnancy from members

Nigeria’s Federal Government has announced its decision to stop the proposed Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway realignment due to presence of submarine cables along the route. David Umahi, the minister of works, who disclosed this at the 3rd Stakeholders Meeting in Lagos on Thursday, said the proposed diversion would no longer occur due to the submarine cables

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that 200 years would not be enough to solve the problems in the FCT.  He spoke in Abuja at the Ministerial Sectoral Updates as part of activities to mark President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s one year in office. At the event, Wike said that government