Bitcoin cryptocurrency hits fresh record of $100,000

Bitcoin hit $100,000 for the first time on Wednesday, surging to a new record after US President-elect Donald Trump unveiled administration picks believed to usher in crypto-friendly policies when he takes office in January. Among the picks by Trump is Paul Atkins, whom Trump intends to nominate to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), […]

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PDP’s acting National Chairman, Secretary threaten to sue Deji Adeyanju over alleged defamation

The Acting National Chairman and National Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagun and Samuel Anyanwu, have threatened to sue Deji Adeyanju, a lawyer and activist, over allegations bordering on defamation. Anyanwu, threatened to drag Adeyanju to court on civil and criminal litigations over the alleged defamatory remarks. The two PDP chieftains made this […]

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Star actors Ayo Mogaji and Jibola Dabo celebrate their son on University graduation (Photos)

Nigerian star actress, Binta Ayo Mogaji has re-united with her ex-husband, star actor Jibola Dabo, to celebrate their son, Fareed Ademide’s University graduation. Taking to her Instagram page, Ayo Mogaji shared photos of herself, Jibola Dabo and other well-wishers at their son’s graduation from Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. See more of the […]

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Fisayo Soyombo and the trouble with taking Nigeria too seriously, By Abimbola Adelakun

After many years of guarding oil pipeline installations, the Nigerian Army finally made its first high-profile arrest. It turned out to be a journalist! Investigative journalist and founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism, Fisayo Soyombo became the face of the Army’s eventual success in apprehending oil thieves. Of course, they regularly announce arrests of […]

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Nigerian actress Chisom Ogbonnaya shares engagement poses (Photos)

Nigerian actress, and entrepreneur,  Chisom Steve Ogbonnaya, has shared exciting news with her fans that she’s getting married. The beautiful actress took to her Instagram page to announce her engagement, posting photos with her fiancé. More of the photos below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chisom Steve Ogbonnaya (@chisom_steve) Photos: Chisom, […]

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Tinubu and the VAT Pandora Box, By Olusegun Adeniyi

The controversy surrounding the proposed adjustment to the formula for sharing the states’ portion of the Value Added Tax (VAT), especially the derivation component, in the tax reform bills submitted to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu is yet to abate. What I find interesting is that many readers are asking for my take […]

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Human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi arraigned for defamation in Ekiti, remanded in prison custody

An Ekiti State Chief Magistrates Court, Ado Ekiti Judicial Division, on Wednesday, ordered the remand of Lagos-based human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, in the state’s correctional centre. Farotimi, who was arrested in his law chamber in Lagos on Tuesday by officers from Ekiti State Police Command, was arraigned for allegedly publishing a book: “Nigeria and […]

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EFCC announces Emefiele, cronies as owners of 753 Abuja duplexes

Court documents filed on Tuesday by Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have finally revealed that the 753-duplex estate in Abuja is tied to Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, and his cronies, including one Ifeanyi Omeke. The estate, located in the Lokogoma District, covers over 150,000 square meters […]

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If your husband cheats on you but doesn’t rub it on your face, let him be ―Kogi Gov’s female aide tells fellow women

Female Special Adviser to the Kogi State Governor on Local Government, Abdulkadir Hannypet, has said that if a woman ignores her husband’s infidelity, it will make her look “fresher” in his eyes. See her post below:

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Fani-Kayode’s fake outrage about Kemi Badenoch, By Olusola Oni

Kemi Badenoch, Nigerian by birth, was recently elected Leader of the UK Conservative Party and Leader of His Majesty’s Opposition. She occupies the second highest position in the UK political world. She could become the UK Prime Minister after the next election. That is how politically important she is. She follows in the footsteps of […]

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Rosemary Oromoni, mother of the late 12-year-old Dowen college student, Sylvester Oromoni, dies

Mother of the 12-year-old student of Dowen College, Lagos, Sylvester Oromoni, who tragically died in controversial circumstances of alleged bullying in Lagos state on November 30, 2021, Mrs. Rosemary Oromoni has died. Family sources disclosed that Mrs. Rosemary Oromoni died in late November after battling with an intermittent blood pressure-related illness. Her death came seven months after a […]

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If we continue milking Nigeria like a cow, it will die ―Obi of Onitsha tells Nigerian politicians

Obi of Onitsha, His Royal Majesty, Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, has urged Nigerian political leaders to prioritize public interest over personal gains to ensure the country’s growth and sustainability. While speaking at the public presentation of an autobiography by Senator Chris Anyanwu, in Abuja, the Obi warned against the pervasive corruption in Nigeria, and likened it […]

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Namibia elects first female president

Vice-President of Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been elected as the first female president in the southern African nation. Nandi-Ndaitwah’s ruling South West Africa People’s Organisation (SWAPO) Party was on Tuesday declared winner of last week’s disputed elections which the opposition has vowed not to recognise. Electoral umpire, Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) said Nandi-Ndaitwah clinched […]

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UK is set to deport popular Nigerian pastor

British Government is set to deport popular Nigerian pastor, Tobi Adegboyega, to Nigeria after losing his case against deportation at the immigration tribunal. Reports say that the UK government had shut down his church, Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church (SPAC Nations) in the United Kingdom, after investigations revealed a misuse of funds by the church leadership. […]

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Reuben Abati and Davido as “cockroaches”, By Festus Adedayo

In 1992, Leon Mugesera, a senior politician in the then Rwanda ruling party, gathered a crowd of supporters at a rally held in the town of Kabaya. At the rally, Mugesera labeled the minority Tutsi as “cockroaches,” who must be eliminated. He then asked this East African ethnic group to go back to its place […]

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Tinubu in South Africa, says Nigeria, South Africa must lead African continental transformation

President Bola Tinubu has on Tuesday, advocated for the Nigeria—South Africa strategic partnership to become a model of leadership, economic integration, and shared prosperity for the African continent. He made the call while speaking at the opening of the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Cape Town, South Africa. Tinubu urged […]

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EFCC gets largest asset recovery as ex-govt official forfeits 753 Abuja duplexes to Nigerian govt (Photos)

Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed the recovery of an estate in the Lokogoma District of Abuja, Nigeria, measuring 150,500 square metres and containing 753 units of duplexes and other apartments. EFCC described this as its “single largest asset recovery” since its inception in 2003. In a ruling on Monday, December 2, […]

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Atiku Abubakar hosts Peter Obi at his home in Adamawa (Photos)

Former Nigerian vice president and the presidential candidate of People Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, hosted the Labour party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to breakfast at his home in Adamawa state, Nigeria on Saturday morning November 30. Obi was Atiku’s running mate in the 2019 general election. Obi later defected […]

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Real men do not kneel down to propose no matter the sweetness of your kpekus ―Nigerian man says

Nigerian man, Ejike Okoli, has gone to social media to say that only broke men kneel down to propose to a woman, and that real men do not kneel to propose. He wrote: “I have said it before and let me repeat it again. Once he kneels down to propose to you, baby girl just […]

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