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Portable Pummels Okocha: Zazuu Zaps Agba Boi in Boxing Brawl!
Forget "Rocky," forget "Ali," this was the ultimate rumble in the jungle, Nigerian style! Street-pop sensation Portable, aka Zazuu himself, unleashed his inner Tyson Fury on Wednesday morning, pummeling Nollywood actor Charles Okocha…
Jewel Shuping: The Woman Who Intentionally Damaged Sight
One of the benefits (and drawbacks) of being a ravenous knowledge-seeker is the repeated penchant to be wowed by topical happenings across the world which is why the case of Jewel Shuping gave me a brain freeze in the wake of my…
EFCC Says Ex-Gov Bello Used $720,000 in State Funds for Child’s School Fees
Fresh revelations have emerged on the probe of former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as the anti-graft commission says the embattled ex-governor withdrew $720,000 from the…
Dangote Slashes Fuel Prices Further: Diesel Now N940, Aviation Fuel N980
Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Tuesday announced a further reduction in the prices of both diesel and aviation fuel to N940, and N980 per litre respectively.
This is coming in the wake of its widely celebrated price reduction to…
Yahaya Bello Claims Readiness for Court, Fears Arrest
The embattled immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello said he was ready to appear before the Federal High Court in Abuja to answer to the 19-count charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, preferred…
LEAD BRITISH: Daniel Bwala Sets the Record Straight on Viral Bullying Video
In a statement released on Twitter on Tuesday, Daniel Bwala, a public figure, addressed a viral video circulating on social media platforms alleging that his daughter was bullied or assaulted. Bwala categorically denied the claims,…
EFCC Rejects Claims of Disobeying Court Order in Yahaya Bello Case
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has denied allegations that it disobeyed a court order concerning a former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello.
This is against the backdrop of arguments and counter-arguments on whether the…
Zero Tolerance: Army Fires Soldiers Over Dangote Refinery Robbery
The Nigerian Army, on Monday, said it has dismissed two soldiers, Corporal Innocent Joseph, and Lance Corporal Jacob Gani, accused of stealing armoured cables at the Dangote refinery on April 14, 2024.
The soldiers had entered the…
Minimum Age Set for Nigerian Universities: No Admissions for Under-18s
The Federal Government has directed that admission to tertiary institutions should not be given to candidates less than 18 years.
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman gave the directive on Monday during a monitoring exercise…
#JusticeForNamtira Gains Traction After Alleged Bullying at Lead British International School
Outrage is simmering online in Nigeria following allegations of bullying targeting a student, Namtira, at Lead British International School, Abuja. The social media campaign #JusticeForNamtira has gained significant traction on X, with…
Outrage Over Discrimination: FCCPC Seals Chinese Supermarket in Nigeria
Officials of the Federal Competition and Consumer and Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed up an Abuja-based Chinese supermarket situated at the China General Chamber of Commerce.
The FCCPC officials shut the supermarket when…
Bobrisky Appeals Conviction, Seeks Leniency
Controversial cross-dresser and socialite, Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has filed a notice of appeal challenging his conviction on a four-count charge of Naira abuse.
In his Notice of Appeal filed by his…
Trusteeship Is for Everyone, Including You
You work hard for your cash, big pile or small. Naturally, you want it protected and passed to relevant parties after you are gone. That is where trustees come in, and they are not just for folks with private jets and islands. It is not…
IGP Reveals Nigeria Not Yet Ready For State Police
Kayode Egbetokun, inspector-general of police (IGP), says Nigeria is not “mature” for state police.
Egbetokun spoke on Monday at a national dialogue on state police organised by the house of representatives in Abuja.
The theme of…
Peter Obi Questions 30-Year Completion Target for Lagos-Calabar Highway
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has tackled the Federal Government over the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project.
Obi expressed his concern in a statement via his verified X handle on Monday.
According…
JAMB Takes Action After Candidate Asked to Remove Hijab
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Sunday announced that it has sanctioned some officials over the harassment of a female Hijab-wearing candidate.
The female candidate who sat her Unified Tertiary Matriculation…
Ondo APC Primary: Aiyedatiwa Wins, Rival Aspirants Protest
The governor of Ondo State Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been declared the winner of the APC ward primary and the candidate of the party in the coming governorship election in the state.
Aiyedatiwa amassed a total of 48,569 votes in the…