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Nigerian government has announced the death of Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Algeria, Mohammed Mahmud Lele, who died at the age of 50. In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa. Lele died in the early hours of April 19, 2026, in Ankara, Türkiye, after […]
Continue ReadingThe spectre of suffering from an itchy nipple is one of the most uncomfortable things somebody could experience. This problem is by no means restricted to females alone, as males can also experience this unpleasant condition. While it can be bothersome, it is a very common symptom. The cause is often benign and related to simple […]
Continue ReadingNigerian man, Animashaun Adebo, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy over his involvement in a series of business email compromise and romance scams that resulted in more than $50m in losses. Punch reports a statement obtained on the US DoJ website on Tuesday that Adebo, also known as “Kazeem” and “Kazeem Animashaun,” entered a […]
Continue ReadingIf I am ‘accused’ of being pregnant with twins, shouldn’t the onus be on me to confirm or deny the unusual news? Why would Dr Lasisi Olagunju or Bamidele Johnson decide to climb the roof to shout themselves hoarse that Funke is not pregnant and indeed (for good measure), she is a virgin? So, the […]
Continue ReadingLeadership imbroglio facing the Labour Party is far over as factional National Chairman, Julius Abure, on Tuesday rejected the judgment of the Court of Appeal, vowing to challenge it at the Supreme Court. A three-member panel of the Court of Appeal in Abuja unanimously dismissed Abure’s appeal, describing it as unconvincing and lacking legal foundation. […]
Continue ReadingFollowers of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, and ex-Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, have launched a new political pressure group, the Obi–Kwankwaso Movement, as permutations intensify ahead of the presidential primaries of the African Democratic Congress. The group, which announced its emergence in Abuja on Monday, said it had established structures across the 36 […]
Continue Reading“Even a corpse put in a coffin will defeat Tinubu in 2027.” ADC chieftain and northern politician, Buba Galadima, gave that promise at the ADC convention last Tuesday. He was wrong. The corpse, the coffin and the carpenter will be buried by Hurricane Tinubu in the election of next year, unless… Unless what? Unless they […]
Continue ReadingNigerian government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja against six individuals, including two retired senior military officers and a serving police inspector, over an alleged plot to wage war against Nigeria and commit acts of terrorism. Charged are retired Major General Mohammed Gana, retired Naval Captain Erasmus Victor, Inspector […]
Continue ReadingNigerian media personality (OAP), comedian and radio presenter, Roby Ekpo, has opened up about the breakdown of his marriage with his estranged wife, Mayowa Lambe, accusing her of infidelity, deception, and financial strain in a deeply emotional account. Ekpo recounted that he first became aware of the final collapse of the marriage after discovering that […]
Continue ReadingWhen in 2019 I chose the rather long subtitle for my book, Why Not; few saw what I was seeing. Citizenship, State Capture, Creeping Fascism and the Criminal Hijack of Politics in Nigeria; is truly long for a book subtitle. But I wanted to leave no doubt about what was crystallizing before my stunned gaze. […]
Continue ReadingThe Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) has confirmed that the tension between Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has been amicably resolved, declaring that attempts by external forces to inflame the situation have been firmly defeated. The council disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by […]
Continue ReadingThe Presiding Pastor of Salvation Ministries, David Ibiyeomie, has stirred conversation online following his recent remarks on tithing, offerings, and financial prosperity during a church service. In his message, the cleric emphasized the importance of consistent giving, linking it to spiritual and financial well-being. He was quoted as saying: “You have to pay correct tithe […]
Continue ReadingIn a strongly worded letter dated April 16, 2026, and addressed to INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, the Tanimu Turaki-led faction’s counsel, Abdullahi Ibrahim, SAN, demanded the immediate derecognition of Anyanwu as a party member and National Secretary. The letter drew INEC’s attention to the January 12, 2026 judgment of the Federal Capital Territory High […]
Continue ReadingThere you have it. In an interview with ARISE TV on Wednesday, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar confirmed the worst-kept secret in politics: that he is going to join the 2027 presidential race. The former vice-president, the driving force behind adopting the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the platform to rally the opposition against the All Progressives […]
Continue ReadingTwo Nigerian men, Akinade Raheem and Abayomi Eletu, are facing 50 years in prison each for an alleged multiple tax fraud scheme involving stolen identities to steal more than $100m from the Internal Revenue Service in the United States. Department of Justice (DoJ) in a statement on Wednesday, said Raheem and Eletu allegedly conspired with […]
Continue ReadingBauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed’s plan to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has collapsed following disagreements over a proposed power-sharing formula. The consultations between the governor, his Turaki-led PDP faction, and the APC leadership ended in a deadlock after the ruling party reportedly rejected a 60–40 formula […]
Continue ReadingCentral Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has outlined 10 key changes to Bank Verification Number (BVN) rules, which will take effect from May 1, as part of efforts to curb fraud and tighten digital banking processes. The updated guidelines will affect how customers log in, switch devices, and manage their banking details. How customers access mobile […]
Continue ReadingThe World Bank has raised concerns over Nigeria’s fiscal framework, revealing that more than yearsN34.53 trillion was diverted from federation revenue over the past three years through pre-distribution deductions. In its latest Nigeria Development Update obtained from its website, the global lender disclosed that although total federation revenue rose sharply to about N84 trillion between […]
Continue ReadingAfrican Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned President Bola Tinubu to be concerned about a possible electoral defeat in 2027, saying that widespread hardship and worsening living conditions have eroded public confidence in his administration’s policies. The ADC, in a statement issued on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said Tinubu appears increasingly detached […]
Continue ReadingNigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed attempts to frame the extradition of murder and drug trafficking suspect Matthew Chukwuemeka Adebiyi to the United Kingdom as a tribal matter. It said the case is strictly one of justice and criminal accountability. The Force’s New Media Officer (FPRO), Aliyu Giwa, made the clarification on Friday in a […]
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