Imo PDP dismisses report alleging Anyanwu’s sack as national secretary
The Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed reports claiming that Samuel Anyanwu has been removed from his position as the National Secretary of the party. In a statement released by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Lancelot Obiaku, PDP described the report as false and misleading. He accused certain individuals of deliberately […]
Sex trafficking: Appeal Court upholds R. Kelly’s 30-year prison sentence
A federal appeal court in Manhattan has confirmed singer R. Kelly’s 30-year prison sentence. The court also upheld his convictions for racketeering and sex trafficking. R. Kelly was first convicted in 2021 for using his fame to exploit and abuse women and underage girls. In 2022, he received another 20-year sentence for child sex charges […]
Three dead as police, military engage notorious criminals in deadly shootout in Abuja
Security forces in Abuja have taken down three armed robbers in a deadly shootout. The incident happened late Wednesday night in Filin-Dabo village, following a distress call about a violent robbery. According to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Dei-Dei ‘A’ Division received a call […]
BREAKING: Ekiti magistrate court strikes out defamation suit against Dele Farotimi
An Ekiti State magistrate court has dismissed the defamation case against human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi. The case was dropped after the police applied to withdraw the charges. The Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti had earlier dismissed similar cyberbullying and defamation charges against Farotimi on January 29, 2025. The case was originally filed […]
Tuface Idibia and Edo lawmaker fiancée Natasha Osawaru spotted at the club together
Nigerian music legend Tuface Idibia and his fiancée, Natasha Osawaru, were recently seen at a club in Benin City. Many believe they were celebrating their engagement. This comes after Tuface’s shocking announcement that he is divorcing his wife, actress Annie Idibia. The couple, who got married in 2012, had reportedly been living apart before making […]
National Assembly passes N54.9trn 2025 budget
Nigeria’s National Assembly has approved a N54.9 trillion budget for the 2025 financial year. This is N700 billion more than the earlier proposal of N54.2 trillion. President Bola Tinubu had originally suggested a N49.7 trillion budget but later asked for an increase. He explained that key government agencies generated extra revenue, which allowed for a […]
Former Anambra First Lady Ebele Obiano gets into altercation with fellow passenger on airplane (video)
A video showing Ebele Obiano, the former First Lady of Anambra State, arguing with a fellow passenger on an airplane has gone viral online. In the footage, Ebele is seen standing in the aisle, exchanging words with a male passenger, who appears to be Caucasian. Reports suggest that the man asked her to “get out” […]
Court fixes April 15 for hearing in Ganduje’s ‘bribery’ trial
A high court in Kano has fixed April 15, 2025, for the hearing of preliminary objections in the corruption case against Abdullahi Ganduje, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Kano state government has accused Ganduje, his wife Hafsat, his son Umar Abdullahi Umar, and five others of bribery, mismanagement, and diverting […]
Comedian Bovi loses dad
Nigerian comedian Bovi Ugboma is mourning the loss of his father, Dr. Edward Sagini Ugboma. He shared the sad news with his followers on Instagram. Bovi posted a picture of his late father and announced that he passed away on February 13, 2025. In his message, Bovi mentioned that Dr. Ugboma was a beloved father, […]
Senate urges FG to include North-East in N4.2trn super highway projects
The Nigerian Senate has urged the Federal Government to include the North-East region in its N4.2 trillion super highway project. This call came after Senator Mohammed Danjuma Goje, representing Gombe Central, raised concerns about the lack of road projects in the region during a Senate session. Goje pointed out that while other parts of the […]