NNPCL sacks Port Harcourt, Warri, Kaduna MDs, others
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has removed the managing directors in charge of the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries. This decision came from the company’s new leadership team, including Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Ojulari and Executive Non-Chairman Musa Ahmadu-Kida. Sources inside the company confirmed that the heads of these refineries, along […]
“Stop harassing young people on the road. Go to the bush and fight kidnappers” Harrison Gwamnishu slams security team, Operation Sweep, as he accuses them of brutality against innocent civilians
Harrison Gwamnishu, a human rights activist, has called out a joint security team in Delta State for allegedly beating up innocent people instead of fighting real criminals. He shared disturbing photos of a young man named Moses Hujionye. The pictures show Moses with a swollen face, bleeding back with cane marks, and a shaved head. […]
Diddy’s team demands gag order to silence victims’ lawyers over ‘negative publicity’ ahead of trial
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal team is asking a judge to stop lawyers for his alleged victims from speaking to the media. They say these public comments are making him look bad and could influence the jury before the trial begins. On April 29, Diddy’s lawyers sent a letter to U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian. In […]
Convicted cardinal bows out of conclave after late Pope Francis requested he should not participate
Cardinal Angelo Becciu, who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud, has decided not to take part in the conclave to choose the next pope. This decision came after he was reportedly shown a message from the late Pope Francis asking him not to participate. Although Becciu had earlier said he had the right to vote, […]
Court jails scammer, Olaniyan Gabriel Amos for 63 years
The Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has sentenced Olaniyan Gbenga Amos to 63 years in prison for running a fake investment scheme. Justice Olusola Adetujoye gave the judgment on Monday, April 28, 2025. Amos was found guilty on 9 out of 30 charges. He ran his scam through a company called Detorrid Heritage Investment […]
Only 89 doctors left in Kwara Govt hospitals amid ‘Japa’ crisis – Health Board
The Kwara State Government is facing a serious shortage of medical doctors in its public hospitals. The Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Hospital Management Board, Abdulrahman Malik, shared this update during a press briefing for the first quarter of 2025. He said that even though the government wants to hire more doctors, many are […]
Kwara State Can’t Find Enough Doctors Despite Job Openings
Kwara State is having a hard time finding doctors, even though the government has approved new job positions. This is because many Nigerian doctors are moving abroad for better opportunities — a trend known as the ‘Japa’ syndrome. Dr. Abdulraheem Abdulmalik, head of the State Hospital Management Board, shared this during a press briefing in […]
World’s military spending rises at highest rate in nearly four decades, new report says
In 2024, the world spent more money on military forces than ever before. According to a new report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), global military spending increased by 9.4%, reaching a record $2.718 trillion. This is the fastest yearly rise since 1988. This large increase is mostly due to ongoing wars in […]
How are you better than her? – Toyin Lawani drags Nigerian Dermatologist, Dr Bea, over her comment about Angela Okorie’s BBL
Businesswoman and reality TV star Toyin Lawani has spoken up for actress Angela Okorie after dermatologist Dr Bea made comments about Angela’s Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL). On April 29, Dr Bea shared a post on Instagram where she criticized the size of Angela’s butt. She was reacting to a video of Angela running, where her […]
FG declares May 1 public holiday for workers day
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, May 1, 2025, a public holiday to celebrate this year’s Workers’ Day. This announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement released by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. Dr. Tunji-Ojo praised Nigerian workers for their hard work […]