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US billionaire Bill Gates exposed in Epstein file released by DOJ

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday released about 3.5 million documents linked to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including emails and communications from 2013. Among these files is an email allegedly referencing Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, following a failed business deal involving Gates and JPMorgan Chase. Epstein reportedly described Gates […]

Osun govt dismisses APC demand over LG funds

The Osun State Government has dismissed a demand by a group claiming to be local government vice chairmen elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), asking for an account of council funds released over the past year. The group, known as the Forum of Local Government Vice Chairmen, alleged that councils received […]

Transfer: Chelsea announce deal for Paez

Chelsea have officially confirmed that young midfielder Kendry Paez has joined Argentine giants River Plate on loan for the remainder of the season. The announcement was made on Friday night as the Premier League club continues to manage the development of its young talents. Before completing the move, Chelsea recalled the 18-year-old from French side […]

IPOB dares Soludo, declares Monday, Feb 2 sit-at-home 

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced a sit-at-home exercise for Monday, February 2, 2026, across the five South-East states. The group said the action is in solidarity with traders in Onitsha, following the Anambra State Government’s directive for businesses to resume activities on Mondays. In a statement issued by its Media and Publicity […]

US orders departure of non-essential embassy staff from Niger over security risks 

The United States has ordered non-essential staff and their family members to leave its embassy in Niamey, Niger, due to rising security threats. The U.S. Department of State issued the directive after a recent attack near the capital’s international airport, warning that the situation has become increasingly dangerous. Alongside the evacuation order, American citizens were […]

How Tudun Biri village was reconstructed — Uba Sani

Governor Uba Sani has explained how Tudun Biri village in Kaduna State was rebuilt following the tragic accidental bombing of December 2023. He praised President Bola Tinubu for choosing the community as the first beneficiary of the Federal Government’s Resettlement Scheme for Persons Impacted by Conflicts. Speaking during the commissioning of key projects in Tudun […]

Nigerian Stock Market gains N184bn despite 0.09% dip in ASI

The Nigerian stock market closed Friday’s trading session on a mixed note, as total market value rose by ₦184 billion even though the All-Share Index (ASI) recorded a slight drop. Data from the Nigerian Exchange Limited showed that market capitalization increased by 0.17 percent to ₦106.153 trillion, up from ₦105.969 trillion in the previous session. […]

Indian court rejects visa appeal by two Nigerian students

The Karnataka High Court in Bengaluru has dismissed an appeal filed by two Nigerian students who sought an extension of their Indian student visas and release from a foreigners’ detention centre. The applicants, Obinna Okafor and John Vandefan, were challenging an earlier judgment that had already rejected their claims. In a ruling delivered by a […]