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United States Department of Justice (USDoJ) has filed a civil complaint seeking to revoke the citizenship of Nigerian-born Emmanuel Oluwatosin Kazeem over his involvement in a massive identity theft and tax fraud scheme. Filed at the U.S. District Court in Baltimore, Maryland, court documents allege that Kazeem obtained his naturalisation by concealing prior criminal activities […]
Continue ReadingA public disagreement has erupted between a media publisher and a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Dele Momodu, former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri over President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. The clash started after Momodu appeared on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday and compared Tinubu’s leadership style to that […]
Continue ReadingIt is a fresh war of words which erupted currently between media mogul and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Dele Momodu, and former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, over comments on President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, with both men trading personal and political jabs in a series of public statements. In fact, Dele Momodu’s statement published […]
Continue ReadingIn a circular, President Bola Tinubu, through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has directed all political appointees under his administration who intend to contest elective offices in the 2027 general election to resign their appointments on or before March 31, 2026. The directive, announced in a circular issued by the […]
Continue ReadingThe National Executive Council of the Labour Party has fixed May 23 for its presidential primary. Senior Special Adviser (Media) to the Interim National Chairman, Ken Asogwa, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Asogwa said this was part of the approved timetable for the party’s primary elections ahead of the 2027 […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Court of Appeal has upheld Malam Nasir El-Rufai’s right to a fair hearing in the appeal filed by El-Rufai against the Kaduna State House of Assembly (CA/K/240/2024), overturning the ruling delivered by Justice R.M. Aikawa of the Federal High Court in Kaduna. This was disclosed by the media adviser to El-Rufai, Muyiwa Adekeye, on […]
Continue ReadingNational Public Service Negotiating Council of the Organised Labour has formally demanded a N154,000 minimum wage, a 120 per cent upward review of salaries and allowances for public workers in Nigeria. The new demand, according to the union, is to mitigate what it described as the “life of servitude” currently being experienced in the country. […]
Continue ReadingPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu was warmly received by the United Kingdom officials as he arrived for a two-day visit, accompanied by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu. Also on the ground to welcome them was the United Kingdom Ambassador to Nigeria, Muhammed Maidugu. The visit goes beyond the formal reception. It reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen the […]
Continue ReadingUnspecified number of persons were feared killed, while many others sustained injuries after bomb explosions around Monday Market and near a security post at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, in Maiduguri, Borno State on Monday. It was gathered that the bombs detonated simultaneously at about 7.02 pm, hours after suspected Boko Haram terrorists launched […]
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Continue ReadingIn a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Segun Tomori, the Nigerian government says it has uncovered an attempt by an embattled mining company, Jupiter Ltd, to launch what it described as a “campaign of calumny” against Nigeria during the planned state visit of […]
Continue ReadingA young man who gave his name as Olaniyi has narrated how he was kidnapped from a farm in Ekiti State, beaten and traumatised for one month before he managed to escape from the kidnappers den and by which time he had lost about 10kg in weight. According to him, the incident happened on October […]
Continue ReadingPopular Nigerian gospel singer, minister and evangelist, Toun Soetan, has passed away. Soetan was widely known for her passionate preaching, strong evangelical outreach, and dedication to Christian ministry. Over the years, she built a reputation as a committed servant of God whose teachings and revival meetings impacted many lives across different parts of the country. Soetan’s […]
Continue ReadingNine Senators from different political parties on Thursday, on the floor of the Nigerian Senate, formally announced their defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The Senators who defected to the ADC are Aminu Tambuwal, representing Sokoto South; Enyinnaya Abaribe (Abia South); Binos Yaroe (Adamawa South); Victor Umeh (Anambra Central); Tony Nwoye (Anambra North); Lawal […]
Continue ReadingFormer Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu has passed away. He died at the age of 62. The death of the Imo State-born midfielder was announced on Saturday morning by former teammate and 1980 Africa Cup of Nations winner Segun Odegbami on his media platforms. “Henry Nwosu passes on!, “After five days in hospital battling for […]
Continue ReadingIn a statement, the Lagos State Government has commenced an investigation into the reported death of Lagos female socialite, Elena Jessica, following a cosmetic surgery procedure that allegedly went wrong. Elena allegedly died after undergoing a Brazilian Butt Lift cosmetic procedure, popularly known as BBL, at a clinic in the State. The investigation is being […]
Continue ReadingNigerian journalist and publisher Segun Olawoye, popularly known as Segun O’Law, has raised concerns over an alleged threat to his life, warning that Minister of Works David Umahi should be held accountable if any harm comes his way. Olawoye, the founder and publisher of ObjecTV Media, made the allegation during a press briefing, where he […]
Continue ReadingNigerian politician, rights activist, and publisher of the online newspaper, Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, has said that the contractual crisis between the federal Minister of Works, David Omahi, and a businesswoman, Tracy Ohiri, has been settled. Sowore spoke about the settlement in an interview with Symfoni, a Youtube TV, on Thursday. He said the Minister […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, Ondo State, has affirmed Dr. Wole Oluyede, as the duly nominated governorship candidate of the PDP for the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election. The three-member appellate panel, in a unanimous judgment, set aside the earlier ruling of the Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti, which had nullified the party’s […]
Continue ReadingThe surge in energy prices triggered by the conflict in the Middle East has significantly strengthened the dollar, paradoxically undermining US President Donald Trump’s economic objectives. AFP looks at the reasons behind the greenback’s rise against rivals. – King of oil – At the start of the conflict almost two weeks ago, investors began massively […]
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