“Illiterates in leadership” – El-Rufai slams APC, says party has abandoned its ideals
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has taken a swipe at his party, the All Progressives Congress, accusing it of abandoning its founding principles and fostering poor leadership. Speaking at a national…
JUST IN: Amnesty International calls for Sowore’s release, blasts Nigeria Police Force
Amnesty International Nigeria has condemned the detention of activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore by the police, accusing authorities of targeting him for exercising his right to freedom of expression. In a…
Stop lying about your wealth – Odinkalu drags Buhari
A former chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Chidi Odinkalu has urged ex-president Muhammadu Buhari to desist from lying about his wealth. Odinkalu in a post on X said the former president was no longer…
“Fight for power like your life depends on it” – Amaechi tells Nigerians ahead of 2027
Former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has called on Nigerians to take an active stand in defending their votes and ensuring credible leadership in the 2027 elections. Speaking during a panel discussion at an event…
Lagos, FG sign MoU to launch Green Line rail project
The Lagos State Government said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Government’s Ministry of…
Invest in Nigeria, you can be deported from abroad – FG tells diaspora citizens
The Nigerian Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has warned Nigerians in the diaspora to prioritise investment in their…
Obasa: Avoid banana peels- Ex-Lagos Speaker, Mamora warns Meranda
Former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly and a Minister, Olorunnibe Mamora, has urged the newly sworn-in Speaker of The Lagos State House of Assembly,…
Troops intercept arms cache in Zamfara, intensify search for Bello Turji
Troops of the 1 Brigade of the Joint Task Force, Operation Fasan Yamma, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services have intercepted a large cache of arms in Zamfara State. The operation was…
Power won’t change me, says Fubara on 50th birthday
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, said he will not be drunk with power or allow the associated advantages and benefits that come with holding a lofty position in government to change him. Rather, the Governor…
FG generates N2.4b from marriages in 2024
The Federal Government said it generated about N2.4 billion in 2024 from marriage contracts via its marriage registry at the Ministry of Interior.…
‘I’ve raised money for the next race’ — Trump hints at third term bid
US President Donald Trump has again hinted at the possibility of running for president for a third time. The US Constitution does not…
How Mudashiru Obasa rushed to U.S. to bring back runaway mistress Adenike Ajibosin to Lagos, removed…
When Mudashiru Obasa was told shortly after Christmas that his closest adviser had travelled to the United States without informing other members of his legislative staff, the then-Speaker looked to his left, adjusted…
Trump floats paying ‘small fee’ to house violent American criminals in African prisons, others
President Donald Trump has proposed shipping U.S. citizens who are repeat offenders and criminals to African countries to serve out their sentences as a means to drive down the crime rate while saving the country…
Finally Kwara Honours Late George Innih, Yekini
More than 45 years after he left office, honour has come to Maj. General George Agbazika Innih, second military governor of Kwara State,…
Babangida’s autobiography
The news that General Ibrahim Babangida is set to launch his autobiography next month, 32 years after he left office as our fourth military dictator, is one of the surprises of 2025, but will the memoir answer the many…
Sacked EPL referee David Coote apologises for ‘cocaine video,’ comes out as gay
David Coote, a recently sacked English Premier League (EPL) referee, has publicly revealed his sexuality, stating that he is…
Nigeria’s total debt was N87trn when Tinubu took over, NOT N21trn – DMO
The Debt Management Office (DMO), on Monday, dismissed a report claiming that Nigeria’s public debt rose from N21 trillion to N142…
I’m now seen as someone who makes people disappear, says rep who assaulted Bolt driver
Alex Ikwechegh, a member of the house of representatives, says he regrets assaulting Stephen Abuwatseya, a Bolt driver. Ikwechegh spoke on…
Trump fires justice department lawyers who investigated him
US President Donald Trump's administration has fired more than a dozen…
Federal Civil Service Commission Begins Nationwide Recruitment
The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has opened its portal and is receiving applications for recruitment into various vacancies in the Federal Civil Service. Taiwo Hassan, the head of press and public…
Policeman Kills US Capitol Rioter Pardoned By Trump
A man charged over the January 6, 2021 assault on the US Capitol, and pardoned by President Donald Trump, was killed by police during a traffic stop, according to officials. Matthew Huttle, 42, was killed by a sheriff’s deputy Sunday…
Might Tinubu’s son govern Lagos?
In Nigeria, the race for the Lagos governorship seat has not officially begun, but political groups and strategists have…
Five reasons naira will remain calm in 2025
The Nigerian naira has found some relative calmness on the back of some policy actions implemented by the current government, a new…
Why I am being denied US visa – Cubana Chief Priest
Cubana Chief Priest, the Nigerian socialite, has opened up about his struggles to obtain a United States visa. In an interview on Rubbin Minds, a Channels TV programme, the 43-year-old music promoter…