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Justice Anthony Onovo of the Enugu High Court, on Thursday, ordered the British Government to pay £20 million each to the families of the 21 coal miners killed in Enugu State in 1949 by the Colonial masters. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the massacre took place at the Iva Valley Coal Mine […]
Continue ReadingOn October 18, 2025, it was reported in the media that some military officers ranging in rank from Captain to Brigadier General were arrested by the Defence Intelligence Agency for allegedly holding secret meetings to topple the government. The online news medium also linked the cancellation of the October 1 Independence Day parade to the […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Senate Minority Caucus on Thursday clarified that the Senate did not reject the electronic transmission of election results before passing the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, contrary to widespread media reports. Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe, in company of Senator Aminu Tambuwal, Senator Ireti Kingibe and some other Senators made the clarification to set the record straight. […]
Continue ReadingThe 68th Grammys Award was held in Los Angeles, California, United States on Sunday evening, celebrating the biggest music releases of the year across multiple genres. Global music categories drew strong international attention, especially from Africa. The award for Best African Music Performance went to South African singer Tyla for Push 2 Start. There were […]
Continue ReadingNigerian actress Ajara Lasisi, popularly known as Aunty Ajara, has passed away. In a statement shared on Instagram, Aunty Ajara’s death was announced on Thursday by Nollywood director, Tobi Oladele Teemony, also known as Tee Mony, The statement reads: “With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved actress, Aunty Ajara. She passed on […]
Continue ReadingReports coming in say that the Nigerian Naira extended its winning streak against the United States Dollar during the early hours of Thursday, February 5, 2026. Building on the momentum from the start of the week, the local currency has significantly improved its position in the official market, as liquidity levels remain robust. Naira opened […]
Continue ReadingUnited States has deployed a small team of troops to Nigeria, the first official US military presence on the ground since airstrikes targeted terrorists on Christmas Day 2025. The deployment of Nigeria follows airstrikes ordered by President Donald Trump in December 2025 on what he described as “Islamic State targets” in the country. Trump had […]
Continue ReadingNigerian Senate under Godswill Akpabio has rejected a proposed amendment to Clause 60, Subsection 3, of the Electoral Amendment Bill that sought to make the electronic transmission of election results compulsory. As reported by Channels Television on Wednesday, the provision, if approved, would have required presiding officers of the Independent National Electoral Commission to upload […]
Continue ReadingNigerian fashion designer, gospel singer and entrepreneur, Ruth Erikan James, popularly known as Veekee James, has announced that she is expecting her first child with husband, Femi Atere. The style influncer made this announcement on Instagram, sharing and showcasing elegant maternity video and photographs and a growing baby bump. In the post, Veekee expressed gratitude and […]
Continue ReadingFollowing the collapse of the national electricity grid twice within January, African Democratic Congress chieftain, Peter Obi, posted on X last week, “No Steady Power in Four Years, No Second Term – Tinubu.’” It was a reference to presidential candidate Bola Tinubu’s promise in 2023 that if he failed to deliver constant electricity to Nigerians, he would be unworthy […]
Continue ReadingFormer Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, is facing intense scrutiny in the UK after prosecutors showed she spent £140,000 on luxury furniture and decorative art in one single day. The ongoing trial at the Southwark Crown Court in London, also involves Olatimbo Ayinde, an oil executive, and Doye Agama, Diezani’s brother. Three of […]
Continue ReadingA rather touching video circulating online has shown the emotional reunion of Tonto Dikeh’s son, King Andre, with his father, Olakunle. The clip has stirred reactions across social media, with many describing it as a moment of healing, grace, and restoration. Sharing the video, Tonto reflected on how time may pass, but what God ordains […]
Continue ReadingMedical Director of the Snakebite Treatment and Research Hospital, Kaltungo, Gombe State, Dr Nicholas Amani-Hamman, has warned snakebite victims against tying the affected limb with pieces of cloth to stop the movement of snake venom, describing the practice as dangerous and outdated. He also cautioned against the use of razor blades or sharp objects to […]
Continue ReadingPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu returned to Nigeria on Saturday after a state visit to Turkey during which Nigeria and Turkey signed a total of nine agreements covering defence, energy, military training, intelligence sharing, health, education and a shared target of trade investment valued at about $5 billion. It is not enough to sign bilateral agreements, […]
Continue ReadingThe new African social media platform, LekeeLekee, developed by the owners of ARISE and THISDAY media group, and announced on February 2 has gone live. Positioned as an African alternative to established big global platforms, Lekeelekee’s establishment emphasizes themes of digital sovereignty, economic empowerment, and community-driven governance for Africans. The platform’s creators highlight LekeeLekee as […]
Continue ReadingThere are reports that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has met with the National Chairman of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Yabagi Yusuf Sani, and other senior executives. The meeting reportedly took place at Atiku’s residence in Abuja on Saturday. The meeting is coming on the heels of rumours of an alliance between some opposition […]
Continue ReadingA hospital in Toulouse, France, has discovered a World War I artillery shell lodged in the rectum (anus) of a patient identified by French media as a 24-year-old man, a finding that led to the deployment of a bomb disposal unit. As reported by The Mirror on Monday, the incident occurred on January 31 night […]
Continue ReadingFemi Otedola, the Group Chairman of First Bank Holdings, has explained the rationale behind the decision to write off N748bn in legacy non-performing loans, describing it as a calculated move to secure the bank’s long-term financial health, despite its heavy impact on profits. Otedola disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Saturday […]
Continue ReadingNigerian Afrobeat star, David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and his wife, Chioma Adeleke, made a stylish appearance as they posed together for red carpet photos at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, United States. The couple stepped out in style, exuding confidence and elegance as they stood side by side […]
Continue ReadingAbdul Leigh Balogun became a judge of the High Court of Lagos State in 1976. In a career as a trial judge spanning 17 years and three different decades, the man better known as A.L.A.L Balogun earned a deserved reputation as one of the most knowledgeable trial judges to adorn the Nigerian judiciary. His reputation […]
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