Ned Nwoko, Regina Daniels feud deepens as drug, abuse allegations resurface
Tension has continued to mount between Senator Ned Nwoko and Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, as both parties trade fresh accusations over alleged drug use, abuse, and manipulation, a development that marks the latest twist in a months-long marital crisis that has captured public attention. The latest exchange comes after weeks of social media drama and […]
Nigeria demands apology from US after President Trump’s military threat
Nigeria’s Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, has strongly criticised United States President Donald Trump for threatening military action against Nigeria, calling on him to retract his statements and formally apologise. The Deputy Senate President said this amid rising tensions surrounding claims of religious persecution and concerns over Nigeria’s national sovereignty. In a video that rapidly […]
Court fixes date for judgment in Nnamdi Kanu’s terrorism trial
The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled November 20 for the delivery of judgment in the terrorism case against Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The decision came after Kanu did not present his defence within the six days granted by the court. Justice James Omotosho emphasised that Kanu […]
Contractors block National Assembly gates over unpaid debts
Tension gripped the National Assembly complex in Abuja on Wednesday as a group of contractors barricaded both the main entrance and exit gates of the legislature, protesting the Federal Government’s failure to settle outstanding payments for completed projects. The protest, which paralysed movement within the Three Arms Zone, caused hours of gridlock and left lawmakers, […]
Tinubu mourns former Chief of Staff, General Adangba
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed grief over the passing of Major General Abdullahi Mohammed Adangba (rtd.), who served as Chief of Staff to former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. The late General Mohammed, a native of Ilorin, Kwara State, passed away at approximately 1 a.m. on Wednesday in Abuja at the age […]
Tinubu appoints five new permanent secretaries
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of five new permanent secretaries to fill vacant positions in the Federal Civil Service. The decision came after a process overseen by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF). The announcement was issued in Abuja on Monday by the Head of the […]
Tension as alleged Wike-backed faction takes over PDP headquarters amid leadership crisis
Tension flared at the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja on Monday as loyalists of the faction allegedly aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, besieged the party secretariat, calling for the immediate removal of the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Ambassador Umar Damagum. Chanting solidarity […]
Resident doctors begin indefinite nationwide strike despite FG’s ₦11.9bn arrears release plan
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has begun an indefinite nationwide strike in response to the Federal Government’s persistent failure to honour long-standing agreements, despite numerous negotiations and the expiration of a 30-day ultimatum. In a statement released on Saturday, the association’s president, Dr Muhammad Suleiman, declared that the strike would be “total, comprehensive, […]
FG rejects Trump’s claim of Christian genocide, says Nigeria committed to religious freedom
The United States President Donald Trump has classified Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) over alleged widespread persecution and killings of Christians in the country. Announcing the decision on Friday through his Truth Social account, later reposted on the official White House X handle, Trump claimed that Christianity in Nigeria was under an […]
Fela Kuti only African artist greater than me —Burna Boy
Grammy award-winning Nigerian artist, Damini Ogulu, known as Burna Boy, has sparked another round of debate in the music scene after claiming that Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti is the only African musician greater than him. The singer made this remark during a recent livestream with Australian content creator Playboymax, where he was seen enthusiastically singing […]