Grammy loss: ‘Davido being frustrated for refusing to do demonic stuff’ – Cubana Chief Priest
Popular Nigerian socialite Cubana Chief Priest has reacted strongly to Davido’s latest Grammy loss, claiming the outcome is part of a wider attempt to frustrate the singer. According to him, some foreign music executives are unhappy that Davido has refused to compromise his values, and this, he believes, is affecting his chances at the awards. […]
I may become APC member – Defense Minister, Musa
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has hinted that he may soon formally join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The former Chief of Defence Staff made this known during an interview on Sunday Politics, a programme aired on Channels Television, where he spoke openly about his current political position. According to Musa, […]
Controversy as Abia Speaker reveals how PDP lawmaker provides financial support to colleagues
A fresh political debate has emerged in Abia State after the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Emmanuel Emeruwa, revealed that a PDP lawmaker once supported colleagues financially. The Speaker named Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jr., who represents Obingwa West constituency, saying he often assisted fellow lawmakers when they faced financial challenges. The comment was made […]
Aura V makes history as youngest Grammy winner at 8
Eight-year-old American singer Aura V has entered the record books as the youngest individually credited Grammy Award winner in history. She achieved the milestone at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, where she won alongside her father under the name FYÜTCH & Aura V. Their project, Harmony, clinched the award for Best Children’s Music Album, marking […]
Geopolitical Zones‘ Contribution To VAT Pool & Received Without Lagos & Rivers
Data from 2025 shows a clear picture of how Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones contributed to the Value Added Tax (VAT) pool and what they received back—after removing Lagos and Rivers from the calculation. The figures highlight wide differences between what regions generated and what they eventually got through federal allocation. This has again brought the […]
Travels: Presidency Spends ₦34 Billion On FOREX In Two Years
Findings have revealed that the Nigerian Presidency spent about ₦34.39 billion on foreign exchange purchases within two years to fund international travels and related official duties. The data, sourced from GovSpend, a public finance tracker by BudgIT, covers transactions linked to the State House, Presidential Air Fleet, Office of the Chief of Staff, and activities […]
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. […]