Naira swap: Malami files preliminary objection to El-Rufai, Bello and Matawalle’s suit at the Supreme court

Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, has filed processes challenging the jurisdiction of the Nigerian Supreme Court to suspend the scheduled deadline of Naira swap and demonetization. Malami, in a preliminary objection he filed on behalf of the Federal Government, applied for an order striking out the suit that […]

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Nigerian star actress, Funke Akindele’s mother dies

Nigerian star actress and producer and the Lagos deputy gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Funke Akindele, has lost her mother. Older sister of the actress, Olubunmi Akindele, broke the news on Tuesday evening on her official Instagram page. The statement read: “It is with heavy hearts, but in total submission to God […]

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To vote APC in 2023, you must first hate yourself (II), By Sonala Olumhense

Last week, I opened my case for Nigerians not to vote for the All Progressives Congress this year. I refer to Nigerians who are led by reason, not sentiment; by the facts, not conjecture; by logic, not hot air; by self-respect, not idol worship. Such a Nigerian, wherever he may be, is a witness to the perfidy […]

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Actress Ayoola Kikelomo shows ni*ples in bikini at the pool (Video, photos)

Some months ago, Ayoola Kikelomo, a popular Yoruba movie actress, shared a new video of herself on Instagram where she was having fun with a pal in a swimming pool. The actress was seen practising her swimming talents in a pool with a buddy, and she also took advantage of the occasion to show off […]

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Nigerian singer, Tems wins first Grammy Award

Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has won her first Grammy Award in the 2023 ‘Best Melodic Rap Performance’ category. Her contribution to the hit ‘Wait For U’ by Future featuring Drake earned her the award. She had bagged 3 nominations at the Grammy awards 2023. Meanwhile, award-winning singer, Damini Ogbulu, known better […]

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Interim Government: A Call for Anarchy, By Reuben Abati

Yesterday morning, while on the flagship show of Arise News – The Morning Show- I took special notice during the newspaper review with Emmanuel Efeni and the segment titled “What’s Trending” with Ojy Okpe, of the editorial by the ThisDay newspaper of the day titled: “Interim Government: Perish The Thought”. I pointed out that having […]

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Nigeria Labour Congress elects new president, Peter Obi congratulates him

The National Executive Committee of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has named Joe Ajaero as its new president. Ajaero, who was deputy president of the congress, emerged through a consensus. Presidential candidate of the Labour party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed his intention to work with the newly elected National President of Nigeria Labour […]

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Nigerian Supreme Court suspends February 10 Naira swap deadline

The Nigerian Supreme Court has restrained the Federal Government of Nigeria from carrying on with the full implementation of the Naira swap policy. Seven-man justices of the Supreme Court led by Justice John Okoro, has, in a unanimous ruling, granted an interim injunction restraining the Nigerian Government, Central Bank of Nigeria and their agents and […]

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Nigerian footballer collapses, dies on the pitch in Spain

A Nigerian footballer in Spain has died after he collapsed on the pitch. Ado Hadi, 21, who plays for CD Madridejos in the Spanish Terceira division, collapsed and died during his side’s home match against SP Cabanillas on Sunday, February 5. In a Castilla-La Mancha Football Federation statement, Hadi reportedly collapsed “for no apparent reasons” […]

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9-year-old Nigerian boy, David Balogun graduates from US high school (Photos)

A 9-year-old Nigerian boy, David Balogun, from Pennsylvania’s Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States, who has graduated from high school and is now attending college says his impressive feat is one that other young kids can achieve as well. David became the youngest student to graduate from Reach Cyber Charter School, based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and […]

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Lecturer defiles his 10-year-old daughter in Lagos, remanded in prison custody

A lecturer has been arrested over an allegation of having unlawful sexual intercourse with his biological daughter in Lagos State, as the state Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) decries the rise in such cases in the state. In a statement, the Executive Secretary for the agency, Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, said the agency got to know […]

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Court bars Buhari, CBN, Emefiele, others from extending February 10 Naira swap deadline

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria, has restrained the President, Muhammadu Buhari, CBN, its Governor Godwin Emefiele and 27 commercial banks from suspending, stopping, extending or interfering with the currency swap terminal date. The order was handed down on Monday by Justice E. Enenche following an application by four political parties. […]

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Kidnapped 2 wives, 5 children of Nigerian monarch found dead

Decomposed bodies of two abducted wives and five children of the traditional ruler of Mutumbiyu Chiefdom in Taraba State, Justice Sani Muhammed, have been discovered. Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers stormed the monarch’s residence in Jalingo on January 19, 2023 and whisked away several hostages including the monarch’s family. Spokesperson of the State Police Command, […]

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Political Parties threaten to withdraw from election if CBN shifts naira swap deadline again

At least, thirteen political parties out of the 18 political parties in Nigeria on Monday threatened to withdraw from participating in the 2023 general elections slated for February 25 and March 11, if the Central Bank of Nigeria extends the deadline of February 10 for naira swap. The political parties have declared that they won’t […]

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Giving your spouse some space can strengthen your marriage, By Elizabeth Badejo

While some marriages are consummated out of true love and emotional connection, others are established as marriages based on convenience, setting different factors behind their intentions. However, the reality of both marital interpretations even when their objectives are different is the responsibility placed on couples to ensure they protect their health and wellbeing as couples […]

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The vital lesson I learnt from my last relationship ―Singer Temmie Ovwasa

Nigerian singing diva and former YBNL signee, Temmie Ovwasa shared a vital lesson she learned from her previous relationship. Taking to her handle this morning, she wrote: “My last relationship really taught me to listen to the things a person says about their exes and the way they talk to themself, “If all their exes deserve to die […]

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