The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the Federal Government’s request to issue an arrest warrant against suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over an alleged defamation case involving Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. Justice Muhammed Umar, who presided over the case on Monday, ruled that the senator…
A former Senior Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Public Affairs, Aliyu Audu, has publicly declared his opposition to Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, stating that he resigned from the administration to work actively against the president’s second-term ambition. Audu made the declaration during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday,…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has officially summoned Air Peace Limited to appear before it following widespread passenger complaints regarding unrefunded ticket fares and flight cancellations. In a statement released on Monday, June 16, 2025, the Commission said the airline has been directed to appear at its Abuja headquarters on June 23,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has postponed his official trip to Kaduna State and will instead visit Benue State on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, to address the escalating violence and communal killings in the region. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Monday, June 16, by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on…
In a major global military development, the United States Navy aircraft carrier USS Nimitz is reportedly en route to the Middle East, cancelling a previously scheduled port visit to Vietnam, amid intensifying hostilities between Iran and Israel. USS Nimitz Cancels Vietnam Visit, Heads for Strategic Waters According to MarineTraffic, the USS Nimitz was seen passing…
As the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup kicks off in the United States, fans aren’t just watching elite football — they’re witnessing the future of the beautiful game. FIFA is using the expanded 32-team tournament as a global testing ground for four game-changing technologies. With giants like Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, and Messi’s Inter…
Benue State, Nigeria – June 16, 2025 In response to the gruesome massacre of nearly 250 citizens in the Yelewata community of Guma Local Government Area, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has arrived in Benue State to assess the situation and restore order. The Nigeria Police Force confirmed the IGP’s arrival in a…
Popular Afrobeats star Iyanya has revealed an interesting twist in his journey to stardom — he was originally selected for the first season of Nigerian Idols but missed out on the finals due to academic commitments. The “Kukere” hitmaker made the revelation during a recent chat with Hip TV, where he reflected on his early…
In a major development on Monday, the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) granted bail to embattled former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, for ₦2 billion. Justice Yusuf Halilu, who presided over the bail ruling, noted that although Emefiele has three ongoing criminal trials, he has not jumped bail in any of them,…
Popular media personality Daddy Freeze has officially joined The Honest Bunch podcast as its new host, replacing Nedu Wazobia, who stepped down following a wave of controversy. 🎙 “A New Era Has Begun” — Daddy Freeze The podcast made the announcement via its official Instagram page with the caption: “The Honest Bunch podcast just got…
