5 Things to know about late Adebisi ‘Cash Madam’ Edionseri
Princess Khadijah Abike Adebisi Edionseri, popularly known as “Cash Madam,” lived a life of influence, wealth, and impact in Yorubaland. The respected socialite passed away at 89 on Sunday evening, January 5, 2025, in…
Tinubu directs revival of Nigeria Air project
President Bola Tinubu has mandated the newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace…
Japa, eba, agbero, other Nigerian words enter Oxford Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added a new set of Nigerian words to its diction, giving the global community an opportunity to learn about the country’s rich cultural heritage. The new words reflect the…
Nigerian-born Yemi Edun named among Britain’s Most Influential Black People for fifth year
In recognition of his contributions to the growth and development of the Black community and the United Kingdom, a Nigerian-born property mogul, Yemi Edun, has been named on the 2025 list of Britain’s Most…
Kano Special Adviser dies 48 hours after swearing-in
The newly appointed Special Adviser to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Works, Ahmad Isaq Bunkure, is dead.Bunkure passed away at medical facility in Egypt about 48 hours after he was officially swore-in as political aide of…
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck finalise divorce without spousal support
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have officially settled their divorce, just four months after Lopez filed to end their two-year marriage. According to court documents obtained by CNN, neither party has requested…
BREAKING: Court dismisses Emefiele’s plea challenging jurisdiction in $4.5bn, N2.8bn abuse of office…
Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja Special Offences Court has dismissed an application of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, challenging the jurisdiction of the court on charges of…
Man laments sale of his N20m house for N2m over debt, begs Kano govt
A Kano resident, Malam Surajo Yarima, has called on Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to intervene after his house, valued at about N20 million, was allegedly auctioned for N2 million by a court. Speaking in an interview with…
Alleged fraud: Court admits oil magnate, Akintoye, to N500m bail
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, admitted Mr Akindele Akintoye, Founder and Chairman of Platform Capital Investment Partners Limited, to a N500 million bail with two sureties in like sum. Justice Emeka…
UK extends travel entry scheme to US, Canada, Australia
The UK’s new visa-waiver entry system took effect on Wednesday for passengers from dozens more countries, including millions of annual visitors from the United States, Canada and Australia. The Electronic Travel…
Forex allocations for fuel imports rise to $1.25bn
The Central Bank of Nigeria says it released a total sum of $1.25 billion to oil sector operators for the importation of petroleum products and other related items into the country between January and September 2024. This…
Chinese bank approves $254.76m loan for Kano-Kaduna railway
The China Development Bank has announced the approval of a $254.76m (€245m) loan to support the Kano-Kaduna railway project in Nigeria. According to information released on its website on Tuesday, the financial backing is…
I’ve received over 200 death threats following comments on Peter Obi — Morka
The APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, alleged he and his family have received death threats over his remarks about Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi. Morka stated that the threats were…
ICPC probes ex-Delta lawmaker, Ndudi Elumelu, for ‘fraud’, seals property
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, is said to be investigating Hon.…
Hundreds Rally For Impeached South Korea’s President
Hundreds of supporters of South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol rallied outside his home on Wednesday in a bid to protect him as investigators prepared a fresh arrest attempt. Yoon has refused…
Deschamps to step down as France coach after 2026 World Cup
France’s 2018 World Cup-winning coach Didier Deschamps announced on Wednesday he will leave his post after the 2026 edition. “It will be 2026,” Deschamps told French broadcaster TF1. “I have been there since 2012,…
IPOB wades into Ohanaeze Ndigbo election, ask Okiro to back off
Ahead of the exercise to elect to the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has advised former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sir Mike Okiro, not to listen to those…
Money laundering: Court orders temporary forfeiture
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered a temporary forfeiture of 378, 000 US dollars and a Mercedes Benz GLS 600 Maybach to the Federal Government. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, made the order after Osuobeni…
Tinubu destined to remain in power until 2031 – Igbokwe
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Joe Igbokwe has said President Bola Tinubu is destined to remain in power until 2031. Igbokwe said this in a Facebook post on Tuesday. Tinubu…
Nigeria helped me grow from Almajiri pupil to CEO of Africa’s largest energy company – Mele…
The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Mele Kyari has said he is grateful to Nigeria for giving him the opportunity to grow from an Almajiri (Tsangaya)…
French president faces backlash over Africa remarks
Senegal and Chad have reacted strongly to remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron about African countries being ungrateful over France’s role in helping fight militant jihadist insurgencies. On Monday,…
INEOS have done ‘nothing positive’ at Manchester United – Scholes
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has criticised the club's leadership group, claiming he cannot think of anything positive Sir Jim…
Romance scam: Two US-based Nigerians face 40-year jail term
Two Nigerian nationals, Olutayo Sunday Ogunlaja, 39, and Abel Adeyi Daramola, 37, each face up to 20 years in a United States…
573,519 candidates apply for 3,927 customs vacant positions
The Nigeria Customs Service says it has received 573,519 applications in the just-concluded 2024/2025 recruitment exercise, barely a week after the portal…