Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has paid a heartfelt visit to victims of the recent deadly attacks in Bokkos LGA, Plateau State, offering condolences and support to survivors. He also donated ₦7.5 million to help with education and the essential needs of displaced persons. “These Killings Are Senseless and Unacceptable” – Peter Obi…
Veteran Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem has clarified that his latest song, Tell Your Papa, was not an attack on Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, but a direct response to Seyi’s public comments about his father. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Rubbin’ Minds, Abdulkareem explained that the song was inspired…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on Nigerian governors and political leaders to visit Abia State and learn from the leadership style and achievements of Governor Alex Otti. Jonathan made the call through his representative, Ambassador Godknows Igali, during the 80s Reunion Dinner and Award Ceremony of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) Alumni Association…
Veteran midfielder and Real Madrid captain, Luka Modric, is reportedly set to become a minority owner of English Championship side, Swansea City, even as he continues his professional football career. The update was confirmed by renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano via his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday. “Luka Modrić, set to become new…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has responded to the Rivers State Government’s demand for a refund of N300 million, stating that the money was a voluntary gift and not payment for hosting rights to the 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC). The clarification came on Monday through a statement by Emeka Obegolu (SAN), Chairman of the…
The Rivers State Government has formally demanded a refund of N300 million from the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) following the controversial relocation of the 2025 Annual General Conference from Port Harcourt to Enugu State. In a strongly worded statement released by Hector Igbikiowubo, Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Sole Administrator, the state government…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cautioned newly established and upgraded tertiary institutions in Nigeria against engaging in illegal admission practices, warning that such actions will not be regularised under any circumstances. Speaking during an interactive session with key stakeholders in Abuja, JAMB Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede stressed that all admissions must be…
Street-pop singer Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has been remanded in the Oke Kura Correctional Centre in Ilorin, Kwara State, following his failure to meet the strict bail conditions imposed by an Upper Area Court. Portable, famous for his breakout hit “Zazoo Zeh”, appeared in court on Monday to answer charges of criminal defamation…
In a strong declaration ahead of the 2027 general elections, governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have firmly rejected speculations of any merger or coalition with other political parties. Following their 4th 2025 meeting held in Ibadan, Oyo State, the PDP Governors’ Forum, led by its Chairman and Governor of…
Telecommunication consumers in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have expressed frustration over poor mobile network services despite the recent hike in data and call tariffs by Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in Nigeria. During interviews conducted by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), several users lamented that the increase in subscription costs has not translated…
