Gunmen kidnap Afenifere youth council president in Abuja
Unknown gunmen have kidnapped the National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, Eniola Ojajuni, in Abuja. The council’s national secretary, Abiodun Aderohunmu, confirmed the incident in a statement, saying it happened on Monday, February 17. The kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N100 million for his release. “The Afenifere National Youths Council is deeply saddened […]
I’m not afraid of you – Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan screams at Senate president, Godswill Akpabio, after he ordered that she be ejected from the senate chambers
There was tension in the Nigerian Senate today when Senate President Godswill Akpabio ordered Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to leave the chambers. The argument started after she refused to move to a new seat assigned to her. According to Senate Chief Whip Mohammed Monguno, the seat reassignment was necessary after two opposition senators defected to the […]
NSCDC arrests 17 suspected vandals in Yobe
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 17 people for allegedly vandalizing telecom masts and power installations in Yobe State. The arrest was made by the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad, led by Commandant AS Dandaura. According to a statement by NSCDC spokesperson Afolabi Babawale, the operation followed a directive from NSCDC […]
Kano police arrest suspected kidnappers, recover firearms
The Kano State Police Command has successfully rescued a kidnapped victim and arrested two suspects during an operation in Munture Forest, Rano Local Government Area (LGA). The police also recovered weapons and stolen livestock during the raid. According to the police spokesperson, the Anti-Kidnapping Squad launched the operation after receiving a report from a local […]
US: Senate to vote on final confirmation of Kash Patel as FBI director
The United States Senate, led by Republicans, will vote on Thursday to confirm Kash Patel as the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Patel has been one of President Donald Trump’s most debated nominees for the role. However, Senate Republicans have largely supported him, facing little resistance during his confirmation process. During […]
Tinubu appoints Chairman, members National Assembly Service Commission [FULL LIST]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr. Saviour Enyiekere as the Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC). The appointment, announced by Tinubu’s media aide, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday, will last for five years. Before his appointment, Enyiekere was the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Senate President. He is an environmental specialist with […]
CBN retains Nigeria’s interest rate at 27.50% amid inflation drops
decided to keep the country’s interest rate at 27.50% in January 2025. This is the same rate set in November 2024, even as inflation has started to decrease. CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, made this announcement after the 299th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja. He explained that the committee chose to maintain the rate […]
BREAKING: Senator Natasha grounds plenary over seating arrangement
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, disrupted the Senate session on Thursday after discovering that her seat had been changed without her approval. The Senate was in the middle of proceedings under the leadership of Senate President Godswill Akpabio when Senator Mohammed Ali Monguno, the Chief Whip, raised a point of order. He pointed out […]
Greece’s Prime Minister warns Europe about America following Trump’s stance on Ukraine
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has urged Europe to take control of its own security as the United States changes its position on the Ukraine war. Speaking at a business conference in Thessaloniki, he warned that Europe must act fast and stop depending too much on the U.S. for defense. His comments came after former […]
God blessed me with the sweetest soul in this world – Yul Edochie writes as he shares Judy praying for him
Popular Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has shared a heartwarming moment with his wife, Judy Austin. In a recent post on his Instagram page, he described her as the sweetest soul and a blessing from God. Yul posted a video of Judy praying for him, showing the love and support she gives him. He expressed his […]