UK defends new online safety law after criticism on X
The UK government has responded to backlash from Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, after the new Online Safety Law came under fire. Officials say the claims that the law threatens free speech are simply not true. This new law, which started on July 25, is meant to protect children online. It requires social media […]
Nigerians Abroad Will Start Running Home Very Soon – Journalist Jimi Disu
Veteran journalist Jimi Disu has shared a bold opinion — he thinks many Nigerians living overseas might soon start coming back home. Disu explained that life abroad isn’t as easy as people think. He pointed to the rising cost of living, emotional challenges, and stressful work life as reasons why many Nigerians are now having […]
Davido Has Been My Guy For Years – Fat Joe Tells Big Smart In New York City
While hanging out in New York City, American rapper Fat Joe opened up about his long friendship with Nigerian star Davido. Fat Joe didn’t hold back his admiration. He talked about how much he loves Nigeria and gave a big shoutout to Davido. According to him, their bond goes way back. He also shared his […]
NNPCL boss Ojulari allegedly forced to sign resignation letter
Bayo Ojulari, the head of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has reportedly been forced to resign from his position. This information came from a Saturday report by Peoples Gazette, a Nigerian news outlet. According to the report, Ojulari was allegedly picked up on Friday by two top government officials — the chairman of […]
Badegi FM suspension: Information minister mandates NBC to charge of case
The Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation has responded to the public outcry following the suspension of Badegi FM, a local radio station in Minna, Niger State. Many media professionals and observers had expressed concern about the shutdown. Reports say that Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, gave the suspension order during a meeting […]
UMYU expels 57 students over alleged exam malpractice
Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU), located in Katsina State, has taken strong action against students caught cheating in exams. A total of 57 students have been expelled for being involved in different forms of exam malpractice. This decision came after the school’s main examination misconduct committee reviewed the cases and sent its findings to the […]
IVD reportedly arrested at Lagos airport ahead Qatar wedding with Blessing CEO
Popular Nigerian car dealer Ikechukwu Ogbonna, better known as IVD, was reportedly arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. According to reports, IVD was taken into custody on Friday by officials from the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions. He was said to be on his way to Qatar for his upcoming wedding […]
Ademola Lookman removes Atalanta-related posts from Instagram page as he pushes for change of club
Nigerian footballer Ademola Lookman has removed all posts linked to his current club, Atalanta, from his Instagram account. This move comes as he tries to push for a transfer to another team, Inter Milan. Reports say that on August 1, Atalanta refused an offer of €42 million plus €3 million in add-ons from Inter Milan. […]
To use revenue as evidence of progress is not to understand economics – Pat Utomi slams FG
Professor Pat Utomi, a well-known political economist, has strongly criticized the Nigerian government’s current economic direction. He said that focusing too much on collecting revenue is not helping the economy grow. During an interview on Politics Today aired on Channels Television, Utomi explained that the government is spending too much money on political matters instead […]
Olympic athlete Sha’Carri Richardson arrested at airport over alleged domestic v!olence against involving boyfriend
Olympic sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson was reportedly arrested on Sunday, July 28, at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after a fight with her boyfriend, Christian Coleman, who is also a sprinter. Reports from The Athletic said the incident happened at a TSA checkpoint where cameras caught Richardson pushing Coleman several times as he tried to walk away. Because […]