I’m Yoruba, have nothing in common with north — Kemi Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the UK Conservative Party, has sparked fresh discussions about identity and heritage. In an interview with The Spectator, she revealed that she identifies more with her Yoruba ethnic roots than with Nigeria as a nation. Born in the UK to Yoruba parents, Badenoch spent her early years in Nigeria before […]
Stop relocating to your communities – NYSC tells corps members
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has called on corps members to stop relocating back to their hometowns during their service year. Instead, they are encouraged to settle into their host communities and make the most of their time there. The NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Yusha’u Ahmad, shared this message during a visit to the […]
Why Abia Civil Servants Did Not Pass Promotion Exams – Otti
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has shed light on why some civil servants failed the recent promotion and confirmation examinations. Speaking during his December media chat at the Government House, Umuahia, he attributed the failures to a lack of adequate preparation by the affected workers. The Governor emphasized that no civil servant would lose […]
2027 Presidency: PDP Invites Goodluck Jonathan As Party’s Fate Hangs On NEC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked former President Goodluck Jonathan to run for president in the 2027 elections under its platform. According to Ibrahim Abdullahi, the party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, the PDP remains closely connected to Jonathan’s political journey and would see his decision to join another party as a major disappointment. “We’ve […]
Appeal Court Sets Aside Order Restraining Release Of Funds To Rivers State
In a significant legal development, the Appeal Court in Abuja has ruled in favor of the Rivers State Government, lifting a previous order that had stopped the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Accountant General of the Federation from releasing funds to the state. The three-member panel, led by Justice Hamman Barka, determined that […]
Rappers Jay-Z and Diddy’s accuser admits holes in story
Jay-Z and Diddy are fighting to have a rape lawsuit dismissed after their accuser, identified as Jane Doe, admitted to inconsistencies in her story during an NBC News interview. Jane Doe claims the alleged incident occurred in 2000 when she was 13 years old, following the MTV Video Music Awards. She says she was taken […]
I hope that the successor of Wike realises the fact that no matter how the bird flies, the legs are pointing to the ground – Akpabio takes a swipe at Fubara and PDP
Senate President Godswill Akpabio recently shared his thoughts on the political crisis in Rivers State during a lecture marking Nyesom Wike’s 57th birthday. Speaking as the special guest in Port Harcourt, Akpabio expressed concerns about the strained relationship between Governor Siminialayi Fubara and lawmakers loyal to Wike, the former governor and current Federal Capital Territory […]
Rapper T.I sues former friend Sabrina Peterson for defamation
Rapper T.I. has filed a defamation lawsuit against Sabrina Peterson, marking another chapter in their ongoing legal battle. This comes more than three years after Peterson accused T.I. of shocking behavior, including pointing a gun at her head. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, T.I. stated that he and his family distanced themselves from […]
I lost track of time — Nigerian pastor Tobi Adegboyega reacts to his proposed deportation by the UK government for overstaying his visa
Nigerian pastor Tobi Adegboyega, founder of SPAC Nation church, has spoken out about his legal battle against deportation from the UK. The 44-year-old pastor, who has been accused of fraud and overstaying his visa, addressed the controversy in an interview with the BBC. Adegboyega explained that he came to the UK in 2005 on a […]
New York Doctor sued for mailing ab0rtion pills to Texas woman
A New York doctor, Margaret Carpenter, is being sued by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for allegedly mailing abortion pills to a 20-year-old woman in Texas. The lawsuit claims that Carpenter violated Texas’ strict abortion laws by prescribing the pills without having a Texas medical license. Carpenter, who founded the Abortion Coalition for Telemedicine, is […]