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Obasa: Normalcy returns as Meranda steers affairs of Lagos Assembly
Normalcy has returned to the Lagos State of Assembly as the newly elected Speaker, Mrs Mojisola Meranda gained more support and collaboration of other lawmakers to steer the affairs of the House. The legislators,…
Nigeria remains Africa’s largest economy, says World Bank
The World Bank’s Country Director for Nigeria, Dr. Ndiame Diop, has confirmed that Nigeria remains the largest economy in Africa by Gross Domestic Product (GDP) despite the challenges faced by its private sector.…
Deportation: Nigerians In America Now Hide, Avoid Quarrels, Says US-Based Prof
A Professor of Social Ethics at Boston University, Nimi Wariboko, has said that the sweeping crackdown on undocumented immigrants in the United States has triggered palpable fear among Nigerians living in Donald…
ICPC Arrests NSCDC Deputy Commandant Over Alleged ₦3bn Fraud
A Deputy Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kogi State, Adam Imam Yusuf, has been arrested over the alleged diversion of more than ₦3 billion. Yusuf was arrested by officials of the…
Early Morning Worshippers, Imam Abducted In Sokoto Community
Several Muslim worshippers and an Imam who were out for their early morning (Subhi) prayers have been abducted by some gunmen in Bushe community, Sabon Birni Local Government Area. The gunmen were said to have…
Trump not elected to be world ruler, says Brazilian president
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said U.S. President Donald Trump was elected to govern the U.S., not “to rule the world.” “I respect the election of President Trump, who was elected by the American…
Customer beat Bolt driver to death in Benin, says NSCDC
The Edo command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps says a customer caused the death of a Bolt driver in Benin. The spokesman for the command, Efosa Egbebor, said on Friday in Benin that its officials were…
Germany’s Scholz issues ‘complete rejection’ of Trump Gaza plan
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to resettle Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. “We must not resettle the population of Gaza to Egypt,” Mr Scholz said at a campaign…
EFCC Has Begun Monitoring Local Government Funds, Says Anti-Corruption Agency Chairman, Olukoyede
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has begun monitoring funds allocated to local governments across Nigeria, its Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, has revealed. Olukoyede made this known on Thursday during a…
Nearly All USAID Staff To Be Laid Off — Reports
The Trump administration plans to reduce the number of staff at the US government’s giant humanitarian agency USAID to fewer than 300 people from more than 10,000, the New York Times reported Thursday. The staff who…
Kanye West begs Trump to free ‘my brother’ Diddy from jail
With Sean “Diddy” Combs facing trial on multiple sex trafficking and abuse charges, Kanye West is calling on President Donald Trump to intervene. The 24-time Grammy winner took to social media Thursday, urging…
Presidential aide calls for abolition of ‘9-to-5’ work culture to boost economy
A Special Adviser on Economic Affairs in the Office of the Vice President, Tope Fasua, has called for the abolition of the traditional 9-to-5 work structure, arguing that shorter working hours could help attract…
Naomi Campbell to appeal 5-year charity ban, claims impersonation in fraud scandal
Supermodel Naomi Campbell is mounting a legal challenge against her five-year ban from serving as a charity trustee, arguing that she was the victim of a “systematic fraud” perpetrated by a former associate who…
US lawmakers introduce bill to ban DeepSeek from govt devices
US lawmakers on Thursday brought forth a bill to ban Chinese artificial intelligence program DeepSeek from being used on government devices over concerns about user data security. Representative Josh Gottheimer, a New…
South Africa ‘Will Not Be Bullied,’ Says Ramaphosa After Trump Attack
South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa has disclosed that his country "will not be bullied," by United States over the reform and geopolitical tensions. Ramaphosa said this on Thursday while responding to…
Rashford Doesn’t See Football The ‘Way I See It’, Says Amorim
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim believes Marcus Rashford was unable to see football “the way I see it” before the unwanted England striker was shipped out of Old Trafford. The 27-year-old Rashford fell…
Meranda was duly elected Lagos speaker… she mustn’t be treated like an appointee – Women Group
The Safe Haven Women Group Abuja has demanded fair treatment for Mojisola Meranda, the speaker of the Lagos house of assembly. Zainab Kassim, the group’s convener, spoke on Thursday during a press conference in…
Grim realities in S’East as gunmen dictate funeral terms
The Igbo cherish burying their deceased in their ancestral homesteads, but appeasing gunmen before doing so now has become an “industry”…
Abiodun mourns, as Alaperu of Iperu-Remo, Oba Idowu-Basibo, joins ancestors
The Alaperu of Iperu Remo, in Ikenne local government area of Ogun State, Oba Idowu Basibo, has joined his ancestors. Oba Adeleke Idowu Basibo, born on March 13, 1957, was the “21st” Alaperu of Iperu and the “5th”…
Times Square unveils statue in honour of Ronaldo at 40
Cristiano Ronaldo received a unique birthday tribute in New York City as fans gathered in Times Square to perform his iconic “Siu” celebration. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner turned 40 on February 5, just days…
I don’t know if Rwandan soldiers are in DR Congo – Kagame
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has told CNN he doesn’t know if his country’s troops are in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, although he is the Commander-in-Chief. Recall that fighting…
Lagos installs speed limit monitors, imposes N50,000 fine
The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, in collaboration with Huawei Technologies, has deployed four new Intelligent Transport System sites to monitor and detect speeding and manage traffic flows. The…
Plans for 2027 coalition in full swing as opposition forces unite to topple Tinubu
As the 2027 general elections draw closer, opposition parties and dissatisfied members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are intensifying their behind-the-scenes consultations, strategizing to form a…
There’s no justification for Tinubu to increase 2025 budget, Peter Obi explains in details
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has condemned the decision by President Bola Tinubu to increase the 2025 budget from N49.7 trillion to N54.2 trillion. In a post made on his X account,…