In a move that could deeply impact Nigerian families, United States lawmakers have introduced a bill proposing a 5% tax on all international money transfers, including remittances sent from the US to countries like Nigeria. The draft legislation, presented by House Republicans, seeks to impose an excise tax on remittances sent abroad by US residents….
Popular Nigerian blogger and entertainer, Tunde Ednut, has officially become a United States citizen and received the prestigious President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, signed by former President Joe Biden. The social media influencer, known for his viral content and massive online following, took to Instagram to celebrate the milestone. He proudly shared photos of his new…
Tension is mounting in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, as a prolonged power outage continues to cripple daily life and business. The blackout, which has persisted for nearly two weeks, has left millions of residents in the dark, forcing many to count heavy losses and threaten massive protests if…
The Osun State House of Assembly has thrown its full weight behind Governor Ademola Adeleke, unanimously endorsing him for a second term in office ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial election. During a plenary session held on Tuesday, a vote of confidence was passed on the governor, marking a strong show of support from the 26-member…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kebbi State is facing a wave of internal unrest following the defection of three high-profile senators to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Senators Adamu Aliero (Kebbi Central), Yahaya Abdullahi (Kebbi North), and Garba Maidoki (Kebbi South) on Tuesday officially announced their switch to the APC on the floor of…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed June 27 to deliver judgment in the lawsuit filed by suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over her suspension from the Senate. Justice Binta Nyako will rule on the case, which challenges the Senate’s decision to suspend the senator for alleged misconduct. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who believes the suspension…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday celebrated Ayelabola Ololade, a final-year Computer Science student and model at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), for her historic entry into the Guinness World Records. Ololade made global headlines after completing an astonishing 130.62 kilometers on a catwalk — the longest distance ever walked on a runway by…
The World Bank has revealed that Nigeria must increase its current economic growth rate by five times to reach a $1 trillion GDP target by 2030 and reduce rising poverty levels. This was disclosed during the unveiling of the Nigeria Development Update (NDU) report titled “Building Momentum for Inclusive Growth.” Presenting the report, Alex Sienaert,…
Retired Navy Captain Omoniyi Caleb Olubolade, a former Military Administrator of Bayelsa State, has passed away at the age of 70. The respected elder statesman, who hailed from Ipoti-Ekiti in Ekiti State, died on Sunday, May 11, 2025, in Apapa, Lagos. Olubolade, who celebrated his 70th birthday on November 30, 2024, reportedly slumped while playing…
Social media influencers, Tobilola Olamide a.k.a. TobiNation, and Babatunde Peter Olaitan a.k.a. TDollar, have been sentenced to six months in prison each for Naira abuse in Lagos. The judgment was delivered on Thursday, May 8, 2025, by Justice Alexander Owoeye at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos. The duo was convicted for violating Section…
