Al-Jazeerah reporter, Mehdi Hassan, releases video evidence of Daniel Bwala saying word-for-word everything he denied saying against Tinubu in the past
Al-Jazeera anchor Mehdi Hassan released videos of presidential aide Daniel Bwala making statements critical of Bola Ahmed Tinubu that he had previously denied. The clips were aired during Hassan’s Head to Head show, sparking discussions across Nigeria on March 6. During the show, Hassan confronted Bwala about past remarks alleging Tinubu created a militia that […]
Naira records second straight week of massive depreciation against US dollar
Nigeria’s currency, the Nigerian Naira, has recorded another week of decline against the United States Dollar in both official and parallel markets. Data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria showed the exchange rate dropped further at the end of the week. According to the figures, the naira closed at N1,393.26 per dollar compared to […]
Why it’s now more difficult for new artistes to go mainstream – Joeboy
Popular Nigerian singer Joeboy has shared his thoughts on the challenges new artists face when trying to break into the mainstream music industry. According to him, becoming successful in music today is more difficult than it was a few years ago. Speaking in an interview with Jay On-Air, the singer explained that talent alone is […]
I’m ready to lead, work with the West – Iranian crown prince
Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s last monarch Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, has said he is ready to lead the country if the current government collapses following the death of Ali Khamenei. Pahlavi stated that many Iranians have asked him to guide the nation during a possible political transition. The prince has lived in exile since […]
Galatasaray: Update about Osimhen emerges ahead of Beşiktaş, Liverpool fixtures
There has been a positive update on Victor Osimhen as Galatasaray prepare for important matches against Beşiktaş and Liverpool FC. The Turkish side will first face Beşiktaş in a crucial Super Lig derby before their Champions League Round of 16 encounter with Liverpool. Osimhen was absent from Galatasaray’s recent Turkish Cup match against Alanyaspor, where […]
NYSC opens portal for prospective corps members’ registration March 12
The National Youth Service Corps has announced that its online portal for prospective corps members will open from March 12 to March 18, 2026. The information was shared through an official notice on the scheme’s social media platforms. According to the agency, only graduates whose names appear on the approved Senate or Academic Board lists […]
Recapitalization: CBN gives update as 30 Nigerian banks meet new minimum capital requirements
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced that 30 Nigerian banks have successfully met the new minimum capital requirements ahead of the March 31, 2026 deadline. The update was shared by the bank’s spokesperson Hakama Ali-Sidi in a statement released on Friday. According to the apex bank, a total of 33 financial institutions have raised […]
War: Remain neutral – Iran tells UN
Iran has called on the United Nations to remain neutral amid the ongoing conflict involving the country. Iranian officials said the global body must avoid taking sides and instead focus on promoting peace and stability in the region. Iran’s representatives argued that the UN should play a balanced role in addressing the crisis. They stressed […]
Russia warns Finland it will respond if Finland resumes hosting nuclear weapons
Russia has warned Finland that it will take action if the Nordic country allows nuclear weapons to be stationed on its territory. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said such a move would be viewed as a serious security threat to Russia. Finland recently announced plans to remove restrictions that prevent nuclear weapons from being hosted within […]
Cristiano Ronaldo to leave Saudi Arabia atter an injury amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East
Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo is set to leave Saudi Arabia after suffering a hamstring injury while playing for Al-Nassr. The injury occurred shortly after the club’s 3–1 victory against Al-Fayha during a recent league match. Initially, speculation arose about Ronaldo’s location after his private jet reportedly left the country overnight. However, the player was later […]