There was serious drama in Bauchi State on Friday as Deputy Governor Auwal Jatau allegedly slapped Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, during a heated exchange at the Emir’s Palace. The shocking altercation happened during the turbaning ceremony of former Bauchi Governor Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar, who was honoured as Makama Babba 1 of…
Nigerian music icon Davido is once again at the top of his game as he releases his fifth studio album titled ‘5ive’, and it’s already taking over the music charts in Nigeria. The highly anticipated album, which dropped on April 18, 2025, has received massive acclaim from fans, fellow artists, and industry insiders. Davido, also…
Gunmen reportedly invaded the family residence of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Obeiba-Ihima, Kogi State, causing tension in the community. The Senator, who represents Kogi Central in the National Assembly, raised the alarm on Thursday through a statement issued by her media team in Abuja. According to the statement, the armed attackers stormed her grandfather’s home…
As Christians prepare to celebrate Easter, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State Command, has deployed 1,600 personnel to strategic locations across the state to ensure a peaceful and secure festive season. In a statement released on Thursday by the Command’s spokesperson, Adeleke Kehinde, the NSCDC Osun State Commandant, Igbalawole Sotiyo, assured…
The Rivers State Judiciary has officially disassociated itself from a widely circulated false online report claiming that Governor Siminalayi Fubara secured a court victory against President Bola Tinubu and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike over the imposition of an emergency rule in Rivers State. In a statement released by Chief Registrar David Ihua-Maduenyi, the High Court…
The fallout from the collapse of CBEX, a now-controversial digital asset trading platform, took a dramatic turn as angry investors stormed and looted the CBEX office in the Oke Ado area of Ibadan, Oyo State. The unrest was sparked by widespread reports of missing funds and frozen accounts following the platform’s sudden crash. Many users…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has launched a decisive crackdown on expired and rebagged rice being sold at Utako Market in Abuja, following credible intelligence reports. During the operation, officials discovered that some traders were rebagging local rice into branded foreign sacks and even reselling expired rice, some allegedly dating as far…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a fresh surge in Nigeria’s inflation rate, rising to 24.23% in March 2025, marking the first increase since the country’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rebase in January. The latest CPI report, released on Tuesday via the bureau’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle, reveals a significant jump from…
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…
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…
