The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 55,000 operatives across the country, as part of moves to safeguard citizens and protect critical national assets during the yuletide celebrations. The deployment, ordered by the Commandant General of the Corps, Ahmed Audi, is targeted at maintaining peace and order throughout the festive period. Audi […]
Nollywood actress, Anita Joseph, has officially announced the end of her marriage to Fisayo ‘MC Fish’ Michael. The actress disclosed the news via Instagram, putting to rest months of controversy about the state of their union, saying, “calling a spade a spade, my marriage is over”. Her declaration follows widespread rumours alleging the marriage’s collapse […]
The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has hosted Afrobeats star Asake and his mother in a special visit to the ancient palace in Ile-Ife. The Monarch disclosed this in a video shared on his official X account, declaring the ‘Lonely At The Top’ hitmaker “my son,” while celebrating his global achievements and Yoruba roots. The footage captured […]
Prominent Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (KWAM 1), has officially withdrawn from the Awujale of Ijebuland race, filing a notice at the Ogun State High Court to terminate his legal challenge against the selection process. The notice, filed by his legal team led by Wahab Shittu, SAN, brings to a close his controversial bid […]
The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has kicked against controversies surrounding the recently enacted Tax Reform Acts, warning that the issues cast serious doubt on the integrity and transparency of Nigeria’s lawmaking process. In a statement, NBA President Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, said the developments threaten the sanctity of constitutional governance and undermine confidence in the […]
Abia State Government has restored electricity to 33 communities in Ukwa West Local Government Area, ending a nine-year blackout and neglect in the oil-rich communities. The Power Restoration Project was executed by the state Government through the Abia State Oil Producing Area Development Commission, under the supervision of the Abia State Ministry of Power and […]
The Federal Government has insisted that the implementation of the newly enacted tax laws will take effect from January 1, insisting that there has been no change to the version signed into law. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, clarified in Abuja amid public controversy over reports that the gazetted copy of […]
National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has paid a visit to Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, delivering President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s message of satisfaction with the governor’s approach to leadership and governance. Ribadu led a high-powered presidential delegation that included the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi; the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal; and senior […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja has reopened a terrorism charge filed by the Federal Government against five suspects linked to notorious bandit leader Bello Turji. Justice Emeka Nwite granted an application by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) to relist the charge after it was struck out on July 8 for lack of diligent […]
The administration of US President Donald Trump has recalled nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial and senior embassy postings worldwide, including the US ambassador to Nigeria, as part of efforts to realign American diplomacy with its “America First” agenda. The recalls, confirmed by the Associated Press, involve chiefs of mission in at least 29 countries who […]