2027: Replacing Muslim with Christian northerner as VP will cause problem – APC chieftain, Farouk Aliyu
Farouk Aliyu, a senior leader in the All Progressives Congress (APC), has warned that replacing a Muslim vice-presidential candidate with a Christian in the North could create political challenges for the party. Speaking on ARISE Television, Aliyu said such a move might alienate Muslim voters in Northern Nigeria and make the APC unpopular in the […]
Maternal mortality: Experts warn Ogun residents against patronising quacks
Health experts and civil society groups in Ogun State have raised concerns over rising maternal deaths linked to unsafe abortions, warning residents to stop patronising unqualified practitioners. The warning was issued during a one-day training in Abeokuta focused on reproductive health awareness and reducing unsafe abortion practices. Stakeholders stressed that seeking care from trained doctors […]
Recapitalization: Why First HoldCo profit crashed by 92 per cent — Chairman, Otedola
Billionaire investor and Chairman of First HoldCo, Femi Otedola, has explained the sharp 92 per cent drop in the company’s profit for the 2025 financial year, linking it to deliberate clean-up actions ahead of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s 2026 recapitalisation deadline. According to Otedola, the decline was not due to weak business performance but […]
Lagos PDP pledges loyalty to Turaki-led NWC
The newly elected Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has openly declared its full loyalty to the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) led by Kabiru Turaki. The state leadership described the Turaki-led NWC as the only recognised and legitimate authority guiding the affairs of the party at the national level. […]
Everybody must file tax returns by March 31 – Nigerian govt
The Federal Government has reminded Nigerians that filing annual tax returns is compulsory for everyone, with a firm deadline of March 31. The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, stressed that both individuals and employers must comply with the law, regardless of income level or employment status. Oyedele […]
Transfer: Man Utd confirm deal for Bennett
Manchester United have confirmed the permanent transfer of defender Rhys Bennett to Fleetwood Town. The club made the announcement on Saturday through an official statement on its website, bringing an end to Bennett’s long association with the Old Trafford side. Bennett spent last season on loan at Fleetwood Town, where he impressed with regular performances […]
Gunmen kill two, injure four in night raid on Plateau farm
Gunmen have killed two people and injured four others during a late-night attack on a farm near an illegal mining site in Taran, Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Police authorities confirmed that the incident happened around 11:30 pm on Thursday, January 29. According to security sources, the attackers stormed the farm, which belongs […]
Burna Boy is my number one collaboration choice’ — Ayra Starr reveals
Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has revealed that Burna Boy is her number one choice for a future music collaboration. The singer shared this during a Billboard interview with Love Island USA star, Chelley Bissainthe, while speaking about her excitement over her 2026 Grammy nomination. Ayra Starr described the nomination as a reassuring moment in her […]
Youths burn suspected phone thief in Kano
A suspected phone thief was attacked by a group of youths in the Dorayi area of Kano State after he was accused of trying to steal a woman’s mobile phone. According to residents, the incident happened after the suspect allegedly attempted to snatch the phone, leading to a confrontation that quickly escalated. Eyewitnesses said the […]
Transfer: Nigerian striker set to join Bundesliga club Augsburg
Nigerian striker Uchenna Ugundu is set to complete a permanent move to German Bundesliga club Augsburg, according to reports. The 19-year-old forward is expected to take the next big step in his career with the switch to Germany’s top division. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Augsburg have reached an agreement in principle with Turkish […]