Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has suspended His Royal Highness Wilcox Seiyefa Job, the Paramount Ruler of Swali Community, over his failure to tackle rising cultism and criminal activities in his domain, Yenagoa Local Government Area. The suspension, announced in a joint statement by Bayelsa State Commissioner for Information, Mrs. Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, and the Commissioner…
Nigerian rap icon and YBNL Nation founder, Olamide, has been recognized by Billboard as one of its 2025 Global Power Players, honoring his exceptional contributions to the global rise of Afrobeats and his pivotal role in the success of YBNL artists Asake and Fireboy DML. The recognition comes after a landmark year for YBNL. In…
The Benue State All Progressives Congress (APC) Caucus in the National Assembly has officially endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The endorsement was announced during a press briefing at the National Assembly on Wednesday. The lawmakers praised Tinubu’s leadership and called on Benue State…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has officially confirmed that a political coalition between Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and himself has been formed ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with plans to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking at the Arewa TechFest in Katsina on Wednesday, El-Rufai revealed that a strategic meeting of opposition leaders…
Despite ongoing inflation challenges, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, has reaffirmed that the Tinubu administration is strategically diversifying the economy away from oil dependency by unlocking the potential of non-oil sectors. Oduwole made this statement during the third day of the 16th National Council on Industry, Trade and Investment in…
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has made a startling revelation, alleging that some Nigerian politicians and military personnel are acting as informants and collaborators for the Boko Haram insurgents. Governor Zulum made the disclosure during a live interview on News Central’s Breakfast Central, warning that the state government would no longer tolerate sabotage and…
All eyes will be on the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao on Wednesday night as Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur battle for the 2025 UEFA Europa League title—a crucial ticket to next season’s Champions League. With both clubs enduring woeful Premier League campaigns, this final offers more than just silverware—it’s a financial lifeline and a…
A tragic incident occurred in Ibadan, Oyo State, as a student preparing to write the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) was allegedly killed by a stray bullet. The heartbreaking event happened on Tuesday morning along Gbagi Market Road in Egbeda Local Government Area. According to eyewitness reports, the student was riding on…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has once again retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27.50%, marking the second consecutive hold in 2025 following multiple rate hikes in 2024. The decision was made at the 300th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held in Abuja, and announced by the CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, on Tuesday….
The House of Representatives has passed the N1.78 trillion Federal Capital Territory (FCT) 2025 Appropriation Bill through second reading during Tuesday’s plenary session. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Authorise the Issue from the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s Statutory Revenue Fund of the Federal Capital Territory Administration Account,” outlines proposed spending for…
