Former Assistant Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Dennis Amachree, has called for the urgent redeployment of troops stationed in Rivers State to Borno, where terrorist activities by Boko Haram and ISWAP are escalating. Amachree stated that no critical security threat exists in oil-rich Rivers State to justify a state of emergency or…
President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to renowned Nigerian businessman and former MTN Nigeria Chairman, Pascal Dozie, who passed away at the age of 85 in the early hours of Tuesday. The announcement was made by Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, who confirmed the sad news of the death of the respected entrepreneur and pioneer founder…
Grammy-winning Nigerian artist, Burna Boy, has issued a bold piece of advice to his fellow musicians, warning them not to rely on the support of Nigerian social media fans when it comes to filling up stadiums and generating real revenue. In a post shared on his Instagram Story, Burna Boy emphasized the need for artists…
The leadership crisis rocking the Labour Party (LP) has escalated as Julius Abure, the embattled National Chairman, raised concerns over a possible forceful takeover of the party’s national headquarters in Abuja by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Nenadi Usman-led caretaker committee. Following the Supreme Court judgment on Labour Party leadership, which many interpreted…
Tension escalated in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Monday morning as operatives of the Rivers State Police Command fired teargas to disperse protesters gathered at Isaac Boro Park. The protest, led by the Take-It-Back Movement, was organized to reject the alleged declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State, which the group described as unconstitutional and…
In a bold and rare international spotlight, The New York Times has featured Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, capturing the attention of global readers with the headline: “Female Senator Faces Down a ‘Classic Abuse of Power’ in Nigeria.” Senator Natasha, known for her fierce advocacy and resilience, has reportedly been banned from granting any further interviews…
Nigerian music superstar Davido has just reached another career milestone—this time in the world of luxury! The Afrobeats icon now has his very own limited edition of Martell XO, one of the world’s most prestigious cognac brands. In a recent photo making rounds on social media, Davido is seen proudly holding his personalized bottle of…
History was made in Oyo State as Oba Abimbola Owoade was officially crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, succeeding the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, who passed away on April 22, 2022, at the age of 83. The grand coronation ceremony took place at Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo, and was attended by top government officials,…
The death toll from the recent violent attacks in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State has risen to 52, following the recovery of more bodies by local search and rescue teams. According to authorities, at least 40 additional corpses were recovered between Wednesday and Thursday night as search teams continued combing nearby bushes for…
Becoming a billionaire is often the result of decades of hard work and business success. However, a select few have achieved this milestone at an incredibly young age, thanks to family fortunes, strategic investments, and booming industries. Here are the top 10 youngest billionaires in the world, according to the latest Forbes ranking: 1. Johannes…
