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Why I relocated my kids abroad – Bovi

Popular Nigerian comedian Bovi has shared the reason behind relocating his children to the UK. Speaking on the Uncolored podcast, he revealed that his kids have been living in the UK for two years, mainly due to concerns about bullying in Nigerian schools. Bovi explained that his first son moved to a boarding school in […]

Tinubu approves 65 years retirement age for doctors and healthcare workers

President Bola Tinubu has approved an increase in the retirement age for doctors and healthcare workers in Nigeria. Previously set at 60, the new retirement age is now 65 years. The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) confirmed this decision in a statement on February 5. According to the NMA’s national publicity secretary, Mannir Bature, the Coordinating […]

President Trump to sign executive order banning transgender athletes from women’s sports

President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Wednesday that bans transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports. The order will direct federal agencies, including the Department of Justice, to enforce Title IX rules in a way that prevents transgender girls and women from joining female sports teams. The order, called “Keeping Men Out […]

Ribadu is suffering from amnesia – El-Rufai wades into NSA’s row with Naja’atu over claim of him saying Tinubu is corrupt

The heated argument between Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and former Police Service Commission Commissioner, Hajia Naja’atu Muhammad, has drawn in former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai. The row started when Muhammad posted a TikTok video accusing Ribadu of hypocrisy regarding his past criticism of President Bola Tinubu. In the video, Muhammad claimed […]

Edo Election Tribunal Stalls As INEC Fails To Present Witnesses

The hearing at the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal was delayed on February 5, 2025, when the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) failed to present its witnesses. The tribunal is hearing a petition from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, who are challenging the results of the September 21, 2024, […]

Gov Makinde Hosts Wike, Ortom, Others In Ibadan (Photos)

On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State hosted several key members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ibadan, including FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom. They came to offer their condolences following the death of Makinde’s elder brother, Sunday Makinde. Sunday Makinde passed away on […]

BREAKING: PDP BoT snubs Anyanwu, affirms Ude-Okoye as National Secretary

On Wednesday, the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) officially confirmed Sunday Ude-Okoye as the party’s National Secretary. The announcement was made by BoT Chairman Adolphus Wabara during the party’s 80th session in Abuja. The decision followed a thorough review of documents from both sides involved in the dispute. Ude-Okoye, a […]

Hamas rejects Trump’s proposal to take over Gaza

Hamas has strongly rejected President Donald Trump’s proposal for the United States to take control of the Gaza Strip and resettle the Palestinian population in other countries. The controversial idea, announced during a White House press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, suggested removing over two million Palestinians from Gaza. The plan included clearing […]