‘You’re contradicting Christian beliefs’ – Falz faces backlash over fornication comments
Popular Nigerian artist Falz, whose real name is Folarin Falana, is facing strong criticism online after he made a bold statement about fornication. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Falz wrote, “Fornication is not a sin.” His message has upset many people, especially Christians who believe the Bible clearly says that sex before […]
EPL: Amorim wants to sell half of Man Utd squad – Rio Ferdinand
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has revealed that manager Ruben Amorim wants to make significant changes to the current squad. He claims that Amorim is looking to sell up to 50% of the players, as many are not suited to the team’s style of play. This comes after another disappointing result for Manchester United, […]
Diaspora group demands sack of CDS, service chiefs over abduction of soldiers in Borno
A civil society group based in London, the Congress for the Defence of Citizens (CDC), is urging President Bola Tinubu to fire Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, along with the entire leadership of the military. The group criticized the military’s inability to handle rising insecurity, especially in the North-East, where terrorist groups […]
Rivers Sole Administrator urges NYSC members to embrace selfless service
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has called on the 2025 Batch A Stream I NYSC members posted to the state to show selfless service and strong dedication. He emphasized that this approach would help meet the needs of the people in the communities where they will serve. This message […]
Court rules in suit filed by Kogi gov’s Chief of Staff against Natasha
On Tuesday, an Abuja High Court dismissed a legal case filed by Ali Bello, the Chief of Staff to the Kogi State Governor, against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Bello had accused the senator of violating his privacy and filed the case on May 21, 2024. He claimed that she posted photos of his house and address […]
Why I appointed Sule Lamido as Nigeria’s foreign minister — Obasanjo
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has shared why he picked Sule Lamido to be Nigeria’s foreign affairs minister when he took office in 1999. Obasanjo revealed that the person originally chosen for the position was close to Lamido but later declined the offer. Because of that, he had to find someone else and decided on […]
2025 UTME: JAMB invites expert to investigate mass failure
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has asked an education expert, Alex Onyia, to help find out what went wrong during the 2025 UTME. Onyia is the CEO of Educare and has a strong background in using technology in education. Many students and parents have complained that the 2025 UTME had several problems. Some […]
How Nigerian Govt violated local, international laws in extradition, trial of Nnamdi Kanu – Lawyer
A UK-based human rights lawyer, Barrister Njoku Jude Njoku, has said that the Nigerian government did not follow the law when it arrested and tried Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). He said Kanu was taken from Kenya to Nigeria without going through any court process. This goes against the […]
Zulum condemns recent ISWAP, Boko Haram attacks, condoles victims
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has condemned the recent attacks by Boko Haram and ISWAP militants in various parts of the state. The attacks targeted areas including Maiduguri-Damboa Road, Marte, Chibok, Gwoza, Kala Balge, and several other affected communities. In a statement released by his spokesperson on Tuesday in Maiduguri, Governor Zulum expressed deep […]
BREAKING: Osun Assembly endorses Gov Adeleke for second term
In a strong show of support, the Osun State House of Assembly has endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial elections. The motion for this vote of confidence was unanimously passed during a plenary session, where all members expressed their backing for the governor. The motion was brought forward […]