A fresh revelation has emerged in the ongoing terrorism trial of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu as a witness from the Department of State Services (DSS) told the Federal High Court in Abuja that Kanu confessed to smuggling a Radio Biafra transmitter into Anambra State in 2015. The DSS operative, codenamed PWCCC, made this known during…
President Bola Tinubu has officially requested the National Assembly (NASS) to approve a new external loan of $21.5 billion and a ₦757.9 billion bond issuance aimed at clearing outstanding pension arrears. In three separate letters read on the floor of the House of Representatives by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, Tinubu outlined critical funding initiatives to stabilize…
Prominent PDP chieftain, Dele Momodu, has publicly praised President Bola Tinubu for intervening in the controversial Abuja property sealing carried out by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) under FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Several properties, including banks, filling stations, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) office, and notably, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national secretariat,…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has strongly denied recent allegations of ₦700,000 extortion made by popular social media influencer Very Dark Man (VDM). The agency described the claims as baseless, inciting, and potentially in violation of Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act. VDM, in a viral Instagram video, alleged that NAFDAC officials…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has declared that it will not bow to what it describes as intimidation and exclusion tactics by the Federal Government. This strong message was delivered at the 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the PDP, held on Tuesday in Abuja. Addressing the gathering, Chairman of the PDP…
Ahead of the much-anticipated international friendly match between Russia and Nigeria, Russian midfielder Andrei Mostovoy has said the absence of top Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Alex Iwobi won’t affect the game. The match, scheduled for the first week of June, has generated buzz, especially after Nigeria’s head coach Eric Chelle unveiled…
South African global sensation Tyla has clinched the Favourite Afrobeats Artist award at the 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs), defeating Nigerian stars Wizkid, Rema, Tems, and Asake. The prestigious event took place Monday night at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, where Tyla was recognised for her continued global impact with hits like “Water.” Her win further…
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has revealed that Nigeria is set to earn up to $7 million daily from fertiliser exports within the next two years, making the Dangote Group a major player in Nigeria’s foreign exchange earnings. Dangote made the disclosure during a courtesy visit to Abubakar Dantsoho, the Managing Director of the Nigerian…
In a dramatic turn of events, officials from the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), under the directive of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, have sealed the National Headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja. At precisely 2:06 PM today, FCTA enforcement officers arrived at Wadata Plaza, the PDP’s national secretariat located in Wuse Zone…
Newly appointed Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has vowed to bring back glory to the Spanish giants as he begins a new chapter at the Santiago Bernabéu. The 43-year-old was officially unveiled on Monday as the successor to Carlo Ancelotti, who has taken up the role of Brazil national team coach. Alonso, who signed a…
