We will no longer bear unpaid liabilities – FG warns States
The Federal Government has made it clear that it will no longer be responsible for unpaid liabilities created by state governments. This means states must handle their financial commitments without expecting help from the federal level. Dr. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), gave this warning during a visit to the […]
Natasha: Sitting arrangement row not a gender affair – Phillip Shaibu
Phillip Shaibu, the former Deputy Governor of Edo State, has shared his opinion on the ongoing disagreement between Senators Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Godswill Akpabio over seating arrangements in the Senate. According to him, this issue should not be turned into a gender debate. Shaibu, who appeared on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television program, explained that […]
Wizkid reconciles with Reekado Banks years after fallout
Popular Nigerian singer Wizkid has finally made peace with fellow artist Reekado Banks after their disagreement in 2020. The two musicians were seen together in Lagos, showing that they have moved past their issues. Their fallout began in 2020 when Wizkid called Reekado Banks a “clout animal” on social media. This happened after Reekado announced […]
Internet providers ripping Nigerians off – IGoSave calls for investigation of telcos
Popular Nigerian comedian, Otaghware Onodjayeke, better known as IGoSave, has raised concerns about the high cost and poor quality of internet services in Nigeria. He is urging the government and relevant agencies to investigate telecom companies, claiming they are unfairly charging Nigerians for data that doesn’t last. Speaking in a video on social media, IGoSave, […]
Assign Nnamdi Kanu’s case to another judge or transfer to South-East – IPOB lawyers write CJN
The legal team representing Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has written to Nigeria’s Chief Justice, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. They are asking for the case to be assigned to a different judge or moved to the South-East, where the alleged offenses took place. Kanu’s case has been ongoing since 2015 and […]
2026 World Cup qualifiers: Troost-Ekong doubtful for Rwanda, Zimbabwe games
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, is currently injured and may not be available for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The defender, who plays for Saudi club Al Kholood, has missed his team’s last two matches because of a muscle injury. However, his club has not yet provided an official […]
Jonathan, Jega bemoan political interference on INEC appointments
Former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega, have expressed concerns over political interference in the appointment of electoral officials. They spoke at a conference in Abuja organized by Yiaga Africa, a pro-democracy group. The event, titled the Reflection Conference on Democratic Elections in West Africa, focused […]
Man shot dead in suspected rivalry cult attack in Ogun
A 34-year-old man, Abdulazeez Olatunji Ojoro, was shot dead in what appears to be a cult-related attack in the Oluwo area of Adigbe, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The incident happened on Sunday, February 24, 2025, at around 10:10 PM. According to police investigations, Abdulazeez’s death may be linked to his alleged involvement in illegal drug activities. […]
I can beat my chest and say that each governor knows that their allocations to the states have tripled – President Tinubu speaks on the gains of removing fuel subsidy
President Bola Tinubu has reassured Nigerians that his administration is committed to the country’s progress, despite criticism from the opposition. Speaking to members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Caucus at the State House Conference Center in Abuja on Tuesday, February 25, Tinubu emphasized that his government prioritizes real results over political distractions. “Our […]
Update: FG demands probe into Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal’s death in Uganda
The Nigerian government has called for a full autopsy and thorough investigation into the sudden and mysterious death of Nigerian footballer, Abubakar Lawal, in Uganda. In a statement on Tuesday, the Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, described Lawal’s death as “pathetic and suspicious.” She emphasized the need for a […]