Court sentences man to 3-month jail term for hawking naira in Lagos
A Lagos court has sentenced a man named Hammed Saka to three months in prison for selling new Naira notes. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested him and presented the case before Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi. During the court session, Saka pleaded guilty to the charge. The […]
Scotland: Balogun craves new contract at Rangers
Nigerian defender Leon Balogun has expressed his desire to stay at Rangers by signing a new contract. The 36-year-old’s current deal with the Scottish Premiership club will expire in a few months. Balogun, who plays as a centre-back, hopes he can continue his career at Ibrox. Speaking to the Daily Record, he said: “I didn’t […]
What to do if your plan A fails – Regina Daniels amid divorce rumours
Namibia has made history by swearing in Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as its first female president. The 72-year-old leader won the November election with over 57% of the votes, while her closest competitor, Panduleni Itula, secured 26%. Her victory is a major step forward for women in leadership, not just in Namibia but across Africa. Nandi-Ndaitwah now […]
Namibia makes history as Nandi-Ndaitwah is sworn in as the country’s first female president
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has officially taken office as Namibia’s first female president. The 72-year-old leader won the November election with more than 57% of the votes. Her closest competitor, Panduleni Itula, received 26%, according to the electoral commission. Her inauguration marks a historic moment for Namibia, as she joins the ranks of Africa’s female leaders, including […]
Portable and James Brown clash over the crossdresser’s swimming video
Singer Portable and crossdresser James Brown got into an argument on Instagram on March 21. The issue started after James Brown shared a video of himself swimming. In the video, he wore a top and pants as he took a dive into the pool. However, Portable didn’t like the video and left harsh comments under […]
FCMB Opens Branch in Ogbomosho to Boost Local Economy
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has expanded its operations by opening a new branch in Ogbomosho, Oyo State. The bank says this move will help more people access financial services and support the local economy. The new branch, located along the Ogbomosho-Ilorin road, was officially opened on March 12. The launch event brought together important […]
Elon Musk offers voters cash to sign state petition against ‘activist judges’
Billionaire Elon Musk is supporting a petition in Wisconsin that challenges what he calls “activist judges.” The petition asks voters to stand against judges accused of changing laws to fit political views. To encourage participation, Musk’s political group, America PAC, is offering $100 to Wisconsin residents who sign it. America PAC, a pro-Trump organization, is […]
Governor Makinde condemns emergency rule in Rivers State, says democratic tenets must never be tampered with
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has condemned the state of emergency declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. He called the decision unconstitutional and urged Nigerians to stand against any threat to democracy. Makinde shared his views in his biweekly newsletter, The Business of Governance (Issue 110), published on Thursday, March 20. On Tuesday, […]
BBNaija star, BamBam calls out Nigerian police as she shares recent encounter
Nollywood actress and former BBNaija star, Bamike Olawunmi-Adenibuyan, also known as BamBam, has shared her recent experience with a Nigerian police officer. She expressed her disappointment, revealing that she was pressured to give money. BamBam took to X (formerly Twitter) to describe how the officer stopped her and her assistant while they were heading home […]
Where is Fubara? – Rivers state Elders ask as they demand he comes on TV to prove he is still alive (video)
Elders in Rivers State have expressed concern about the location of their suspended governor, Sim Fubara. During a press conference in Port Harcourt on March 21, they revealed that even his close family members have been unable to reach him since his suspension by President Tinubu on March 18. A former governor of the state, […]