The Federal Government and Edo State Government have jointly set up a fact-finding committee to investigate the Uromi killings of sixteen hunters, which occurred on March 27, 2025, in Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State. Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo made the announcement at the Government House in Benin City during a meeting…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has officially ordered the full implementation of the Naira-for-Crude policy, a strategic agreement aimed at reducing Nigeria’s dependence on foreign exchange in the oil and gas sector. According to an update shared by the Federal Ministry of Finance via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday, the directive reinstates…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that personal remittance inflows hit $20.93 billion in 2024, marking an 8.9% year-on-year increase. This reflects stronger engagement from the Nigerian diaspora and improved economic conditions. This development was revealed in a statement released on Wednesday by the CBN’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi-Ali,…
Bashir Lanrewaju Oshodi, an aspirant for the Surulere Local Government Chairmanship under the All Progressives Congress (APC), has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for launching 8,000 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across Nigeria—a bold initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s healthcare system. In a statement released today, Oshodi described the development as a landmark achievement in…
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has shared fresh insights into his political journey, revealing that it took him a full year to decide to join the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in 2013. Soludo made the statement on Wednesday in Awka, during a ceremony welcoming 15,000 former members of the Peoples Democratic Party…
Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana has fired back at former teammate Nemanja Matic after the Serbian midfielder called him “one of the worst goalkeepers in Manchester United history.” The tension escalated ahead of the UEFA Europa League quarterfinal clash between Manchester United and Lyon, where both players are set to face off. Matic Blasts Onana…
Former Rivers State Governor Rufus Ada George has accused Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, of masterminding the ongoing political turmoil in Rivers State, including the alleged push for a state of emergency and the controversial appointment of sole administrators across all 23 local government areas. Speaking at a media briefing, Ada George,…
Top figures of the Labour Party (LP), including Peter Obi and Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, on Wednesday stormed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Abuja, demanding the recognition of Nenadi Usman as the party’s legitimate national chair. This development follows the recent Supreme Court ruling that set aside the judgment of…
Spanish giants Real Madrid have been handed a slim 4% chance of reaching the UEFA Champions League semi-final, according to data from Opta Analyst. This comes after a shocking 3-0 defeat to Premier League side Arsenal in the first leg of their quarter-final clash. The Gunners delivered an incredible performance at the Emirates Stadium on…
Nigerian music artist Raoul Nkeng-Njeng, better known as Skales, is experiencing a major resurgence with his 2015 hit song “Shake Body,” which has once again gone viral a decade after its initial release. The song has gained significant traction, thanks in part to fresh DJ remixes, including a popular version by Dutch DJ Onderkoffer. Skales…
