The 11 Nigerian military officials on board the C-130 aircraft that made an emergency landing in Burkina Faso have been released. The soldiers were held last week by Burkinabe authorities over what they described as violations of their airspace. Their release Wednesday night comes about nine days after their arrest. The Nigeria Ministry of Foreign […]
No fewer than 38 senior officers, including an Assistant Commandant General, have been dismissed from the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps by the Federal Government for various infractions. The dismissals, approved by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board under the Ministry of Interior, were due to offences including gross misconduct, insubordination, […]
Farouk Ahmed has resigned as Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, following corruption allegations raised by Aliko Dangote, Chairman of the Dangote Group. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga confirmed Ahmed’s resignation in a statement revealing that Gbenga Komolafe had stepped down as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream […]
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to financial discipline, insisting that prudent management of public resources remains central to his leadership. He disclosed that before the period of emergency rule, over ₦300 billion was reserved in the state’s accounts, adding that he met about ₦600 billion on his return. Fubara assured […]
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has expressed strong disapproval over the title of a newly released Nollywood film, “A Very Dirty Christmas”, calling it offensive to the Christian faith. In a statement issued Tuesday, CAN President Archbishop Daniel Okoh urged relevant authorities to review the film’s title. Okoh emphasized that Christmas, a sacred […]
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, is set to confer the title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland on Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu. The installation ceremony, scheduled to be held in Oyo town, is expected to draw traditional rulers, political figures, business leaders, and other dignitaries from across the South-West. The development comes […]
The Benue State Government has directed political appointees seeking elective offices in the 2027 general election to resign their appointments with immediate effect. This piece of information was disclosed in a memo signed by the Deputy Governor, Sam Ode, and made available to journalists in Makurdi. The memo stated that the decision followed the rising […]
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos has confirmed that the streaming giant would continue to release Warner Bros. films in theaters if its proposed acquisition of the storied studio goes through. Speaking in Paris, Sarandos addressed questions surrounding Netflix’s approach to theatrical distribution. “We plan to operate Warner Bros. studios independently and release their films in […]
A member of the House of Representatives, Abdussamad Dasuki, has alleged that the gazetted version of newly passed tax laws differs from the harmonised bills approved by both chambers of the National Assembly. Raising the matter under privilege during plenary, Dasuki said his review of the gazetted copy, alongside the votes and proceedings of the […]
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested Habeeb Hamzat, a popular TikTok content creator known as Peller, after he livestreamed a distressing video in which he appeared to threaten to crash his car. The 20-year-old TikToker was seen visibly agitated and driving recklessly on Sunday, December 14, which ultimately led to a crash. The […]