Controversial Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has been deported from Saudi Arabia after being denied entry into Medina, effectively barring him from participating in the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. The Kaduna-based cleric confirmed the development on his official Facebook page on Monday, attributing the deportation to his political views, which he claimed may not align with…
ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Tuesday for Lagos to continue activities marking the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), where he currently serves as Chairman. The ECOWAS Golden Jubilee celebrations, which commenced in Accra, Ghana, last month, will feature high-level events in Lagos, including…
LAGOS, Nigeria – Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr has officially become the first Nigerian female artist to surpass 1 billion total views on YouTube, setting a new milestone in the Nigerian music industry. With this historic achievement, the 23-year-old singer has overtaken Yemi Alade, who previously held the record with over 805 million views, making Ayra…
ABUJA, Nigeria—The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has officially withdrawn the controversial bill to make voting compulsory for all eligible Nigerians. The Compulsory Voting Bill, which aimed to amend the Electoral Act 2022, was withdrawn on Monday following public backlash and legal concerns. The decision was confirmed in a statement issued by…
A high-stakes political coalition meeting involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi turned chaotic after delegates from Jigawa State disrupted proceedings over representation issues. The meeting, held at the Abuja Continental Hotel and organized by the National Political Consultative Group (North), was temporarily halted following…
Nigeria’s solid minerals sector witnessed a major turnaround in 2024, attracting over $800 million in foreign and local investments, according to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake. The minister attributed the investment surge to bold mining reforms introduced by the Tinubu administration, which emphasize in-country value addition, strict licensing rules, and a…
Chelsea have sealed a return to the UEFA Champions League after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, thanks to a decisive second-half goal from Levi Colwill. The narrow victory ensures Enzo Maresca’s side finish fourth in the Premier League, ending their two-year absence from Europe’s top competition. Meanwhile, Forest, who…
The internal crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a dramatic turn as FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, officially withdraws from all reconciliation agreements, accusing Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde of violating key resolutions. In a personally signed statement titled “PDP Crisis: My Position”, released on Sunday, Wike declared his intention to continue the…
Nollywood star Chioma Akpotha has achieved a major digital milestone, receiving a YouTube Silver Creator Award after surpassing 100,000 subscribers on her channel, TheChiomaChukwukaTV. This exciting news comes shortly after Chioma’s Best Lead Actress win at the 2025 AMVCA, further cementing her reign both on screen and online. “From 1K to 100K!” – Chioma Reflects…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the rescheduled 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. In a statement issued on Sunday, the board confirmed that the release covers candidates who sat for the exams at centres that previously experienced technical issues and those who missed their original exam dates. Over 21,000…
