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Funke Akindele Crushes Viral Rumors of Snubbing Fuji Icon Pasuma; Blasts ‘Evil Agenda’ After Edited Video Sparks Social Media Firestorm Nollywood powerhouse Funke Akindele has come out swinging against social media critics, dismissing claims that she disrespected Fuji music legend Wasiu Alabi Pasuma at a recent Lagos party. The “A Tribe Called Judah” producer took […]
Nigeria’s Public Debt Jumps by ₦14.6tn in One Year as Domestic Borrowing Hits ₦84bn; World Bank Exposure Peaks at $18.3bn Amid Naira Fluctuations Nigeria’s fiscal landscape is facing renewed scrutiny as the latest figures from the Debt Management Office (DMO) reveal that the nation’s total public debt stock has climbed to a staggering ₦159.28 trillion […]
Tinubu Tasks New Envoys to Aggressively Chase Foreign Investment and Protect Diaspora; Reorders ‘4D Doctrine’ to Put Nigerians at the Heart of Diplomacy The Federal Government has officially launched a new era of proactive diplomacy, charging Nigeria’s newly appointed ambassadors to become aggressive “salesmen” for the country’s economic potential. During the opening of a three-day […]
TUC Demands 50% Tax Cut as Fuel Hits ₦2,000/Litre; Labor Boss Warns Workers Can No Longer Afford to Trek to Work The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has declared a “state of emergency” on the Nigerian worker’s wallet, demanding a radical 50% reduction in taxes to cushion the blow of the latest fuel price hike. Addressing […]
APC Governors Vow Landslide for Oyebanji as ‘Stepping Stone’ for Tinubu’s Re-election; Uzodinma Declares June Poll the Ultimate Test for ‘Renewed Hope’ The All Progressives Congress (APC) has shifted its machinery into high gear, identifying the upcoming Ekiti State governorship election as the foundational “stepping stone” for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 reelection victory. Following […]
Presidency Says Tinubu’s 2027 Bid is Locked in Results, Not Rhetoric; Dismisses Opposition ‘Coalition’ as Panic Over President’s 6,000MW Power Milestone The Presidency has sent a clear signal to political rivals that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign will be defined by “substance over slogans.” In a series of briefings from the State House […]
INEC Declares Voter Education the ‘Backbone’ of 2027 Credibility; Chairman Amupitan Unveils New Manual to Combat 900,000 Invalid Votes The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that the success and credibility of the 2027 general elections will depend largely on the “literacy level” of the Nigerian voter. Speaking today Monday, April 27, 2026, during […]
Edo Govt Disowns Governor’s Aide Over Viral Video Threatening to Arrest Peter Obi and Ban ADC Campaigns; Police Command Launches Security Probe into ‘Inflammatory’ Remarks The Edo State Government has moved swiftly to contain a brewing political storm, officially distancing the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo from controversial remarks made by an aide regarding the […]
Ogun CP Establishes Police Post at OOU Ibogun After 12-Man Gang Terrorizes Hostels; Several Students Injured in Midnight Raid as Robbers Abandon Stolen Car The Ogun State Police Command has moved to fortify the security architecture of the Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) Ibogun Campus following a harrowing armed robbery that left several students injured and […]
Joint Security Forces Crush Kidnap Syndicate in Plateau; Two Suspects Nabbed as Operatives Recover ₦8m Ransom and Rescue Abducted Women A coordinated tactical operation by joint security agencies in Plateau State has resulted in the arrest of a notorious kidnapping duo and the recovery of millions of Naira in illicitly obtained ransom. The breakthrough, which […]
Opposition Giants Set Aside Rivalry to Form Mega-Coalition; Atiku Pledges Support for Consensus Pick as ADC Becomes Battleground for 2027 Ticket The landscape of Nigerian politics has shifted toward a definitive two-party showdown as major opposition blocs move to formalize a “one-candidate” strategy for the 2027 presidential election. Following a series of closed-door meetings in […]
Senator Natasha Rejects ‘Unjust’ Defamation Judgment; Vows to Topple Yahaya Bello’s Legal Victory at the Court of Appeal The long-standing political feud between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has entered a new legal chapter following a controversial ₦1 billion defamation verdict. The Senator representing Kogi Central formally rejected a High […]
Al Ahli Defy Two Red Cards to Sink Machida Zelvia in Extra-Time Thriller; Jeddah Giants Become First Back-to-Back Champions in 21 Years Al Ahli has etched its name into the history books as the dominant force in Asian football after defeating Machida Zelvia 1–0 to retain the AFC Champions League Elite title. In a high-stakes […]
U.S. Authorities Arrest Nigerian Man for Deportation Following Sex Crime Conviction; ICE Vows Swift Removal of ‘Heinous’ Offenders A Nigerian national residing in the United States, Oluwasegun Faruk Sanni, is set to be deported following his arrest by federal immigration agents on charges related to serious sexual offenses. The 38-year-old was apprehended during a weekend […]
Nico González’s Late Screamer Sinks Southampton as Manchester City Secure Historic Fourth Successive FA Cup Final Spot Manchester City demonstrated the resilience of champions on Saturday evening, surviving a massive scare from Championship high-flyers Southampton to secure a 2–1 victory and a place in the FA Cup final. In a match defined by a frantic […]
Federal Court Shatters Trump’s Border Asylum Ban; Judges Rule President Cannot ‘Wipe Away’ Laws Passed by Congress The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has delivered a stinging judicial rebuke to the administration’s immigration agenda, ruling that President Donald Trump’s sweeping suspension of asylum access is unlawful. In a decision […]
Canada Greenlights $4 Billion Enbridge Pipeline Expansion in B.C.; Landmark Project Set to Fuel Global LNG Exports and Add $3 Billion to National GDP The Canadian government has formally approved a multi-billion dollar expansion of Enbridge Inc.’s natural gas pipeline network, signaling a decisive move to bolster the nation’s standing as a global energy superpower. […]
Customs Hands Over ₦2.6bn Worth of Tramadol, Codeine, and ‘Loud’ to NDLEA in Imo; Controller Vows to Crush Trafficking Networks in the South-East The Nigeria Customs Service has dealt a major blow to the illicit drug trade in the South-East, handing over a massive haul of prohibited substances worth over ₦2.6 billion to the National […]
FG Approves Huge Allowance Hikes and ₦10bn Housing Loan; Civil Servants to Get 100% Training Bonus and Massive Cash Exit Package Upon Retirement The Federal Government has moved to significantly improve the financial standing of its workforce with the approval of a comprehensive welfare package designed to boost morale and productivity across the public service. […]
Lagos Police Swoop on Hoodlums After Viral Video Shows Armed Youths Chasing Motorists on Major Highway; Several Suspects Land in Net The Lagos State Police Command has successfully apprehended several suspected hoodlums following a daring and violent display along the Lekki axis on Friday. The arrests were triggered by a viral video that captured a […]