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Onanuga: Yahaya Bello Is Using Governor Ododo’s Immunity to Avoid EFCC Action

Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello is still not arrested despite being wanted for financial crimes totaling N80.2 billion. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu, shared insights into why the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has struggled to apprehend him. Onanuga explained that the EFCC has attempted to arrest Bello multiple […]

Mohbad’s Widow, Wunmi, Agrees to DNA Test for Son Liam

Omowunmi, the widow of late Nigerian singer Mohbad (Ilerioluwa Aloba), has agreed to undergo a DNA test to confirm the paternity of their only son, Liam. This decision comes after a series of legal actions following Mohbad’s death on September 12, 2024, which raised many questions and concerns. Following his passing, Mohbad was buried in […]

Vice Chancellor of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Suspended by Governor Bago

Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago has officially suspended Prof. Abu Kasim Adamu, the Vice Chancellor of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBUL) in Lapai. This surprising move comes in the wake of ongoing clashes between the Vice Chancellor and university staff, raising concerns about leadership and governance at the institution. The suspension has sparked discussions […]

Suspected Kidnapper Arrested and Ransom Recovered in Nasarawa

In Nasarawa State, police have arrested a man suspected of being involved in a kidnapping case and recovered part of the ransom paid. On October 27, 2024, the Nasarawa State Police Command announced the arrest of Abdulkarim Zakari from Konba village in Wamba Local Government Area. He admitted to being part of the gang that […]

FRSC Staff Abducted in Enugu; ₦50 Million Ransom Demanded

In a troubling incident in Enugu State, Emeason Chima, an official from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), was kidnapped on Saturday. The abduction took place near Maduka University in Nsukka while Chima was driving alone in his Toyota saloon car. The kidnappers have demanded a hefty ransom of ₦50 million for his release. They […]

APC Factions Dismiss Aiyedatiwa, Support SDP Candidate for Ondo Governorship

Several groups within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State have announced their rejection of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the party’s candidate for the upcoming governorship election on November 16. Instead, they are throwing their support behind Benson Akingboye, the candidate from the Social Democratic Party (SDP). In a statement released on Sunday in […]

Tinubu Acquires Refurbished Jet to Modernize Nigeria’s Presidential Fleet, Says Bayo Onanuga

In a move to modernize Nigeria’s presidential fleet, President Bola Tinubu has acquired a refurbished official jet. This announcement was made by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, during an interview on Channels Television’s program, Inside Sources. The acquisition aims to address the high maintenance costs and poor conditions of older jets currently in use. Onanuga highlighted […]

Chris Brown Accused of Drugging and Raping Woman on Diddy’s Yacht in New Documentary

In a shocking turn of events, singer Chris Brown is facing serious allegations of sexual assault in a new documentary titled Chris Brown: A History of Violence. The film discusses an incident that allegedly took place in 2020 on music executive Sean “Diddy” Combs’ yacht. The documentary features an anonymous woman, referred to as “Jane […]

Peter Obi: Power Outages and High Fuel Costs Driving Increased Poverty

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate from the 2023 elections, has raised serious concerns about the worsening poverty levels in Nigeria, attributing them to ongoing power outages and the increasing costs of petroleum products. In a recent post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Obi emphasized that these issues are significantly impacting small […]

NLC Blames IMF for Nigeria’s Economic Struggles

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has firmly rejected the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) claim that it is not responsible for Nigeria’s ongoing economic problems. The NLC argues that the IMF’s harsh recommendations have contributed to painful economic measures, including the removal of fuel subsidies, which have negatively impacted many Nigerians. In a recent statement, NLC […]