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Dino Melaye resigns from PDP

31 July 2025

Melaye anchored his resignation on PDP’s failure to rescue Nigeria from what he described as “the prevailing political cankerworms”. His resignation was contained in a letter dated July 30 and addressed to the PDP Chairman of Ward 1 in Aiyetoro Gbede, Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State. “This decision has become imperative due to […]

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Tinubu approves tenure extension for Customs CG

31 July 2025

Adeniyi, whose tenure was initially set to expire on August 31, 2025, will now remain in office until August 2026. According to a statement signed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the extension is aimed at allowing Adeniyi to consolidate ongoing reforms and complete key initiatives of the Tinubu administration. […]

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Court sentences Hafsoh Lawal’s killer, Bello, to death

31 July 2025

The court, however, discharged and acquitted four other suspects, Ahmed Abdulwasiu, years; Suleiman Muyideen, Jamiu Uthman and Abdulrahmon Jamiu. Recall that AbdulRahman Bello, the killer of the final-year student of Kwara State College of Education Ilorin, Hafsoh Lawal, at the commencement of the trial confessed before the court to killing his Facebook lover for money […]

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“My biggest challenge is making Wizkid, Davido friends” – DJ Tunez

31 July 2025

Speaking during a recent livestream on X, DJ Tunez revealed that his biggest challenge is making his boss and Davido friends. According to him, “My biggest challenge? Making Wizkid and Davido to love each other, that’s my biggest challenge”. He admitted that reconciling the duo and making them stay friends has proven to be challenging. […]

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Court remands man for allegedly impersonating police officers in Kano

31 July 2025

The primary suspect, Usman Isa, is alleged to have falsely presented himself as a police officer in order to deceive and abuse members of the public. His accomplice, Umar Tijjani, was arraigned for offenses bordering on conspiracy, trespass, theft, and destruction of property. Both defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges. Presiding Magistrate, Mustapha Abba […]

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NCC suspends free streaming platform movie box.ng

31 July 2025

NCC, in a statement by its Director General, John Asein, said the breakthrough was possible with the help of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association, NiRA. Asein also warned the general public against falling prey to sites that promise free streaming and downloads as they do not only infringe on copyrights but also target unsuspecting users […]

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Osun monarch petitions Osun Assembly Speaker over alleged threat to life

31 July 2025

Oba Oyewale Isaac had petitioned the Nigeria Police Force over an alleged threat to his life by the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly. In a petition addressed to the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone XI, Osogbo, and dated July 29, 2025, the monarch accused Egbedun of issuing threats to have him […]

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Nigerian nurses threatens to extend strike

31 July 2025

The National Chairman, Morakinyo-Olajide Rilwan, made this statement while feauring on National Television. It was also reported that despite holding a meeting with the Minister of Labour at the expiration of its 15-day ultimatum issued on 14 July, 2025, the union carried on with the industrial action. Rilwan affirmed that the striking nurses will ignore […]

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Nine dead, eight rescued in Jigawa boat accident

31 July 2025

The agency announced this on its social media page. According to NEMA’s Kano Operations Office, the tragic incident happened on Sunday, July 27, 2025, around 7 p.m., when a boat carrying 17 passengers, mostly young girls, capsized mid-journey while travelling from Digawa Village in Jahun LGA to Zangon Maje Village in Taura LGA. According to […]

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“Peter Obi would win northern states if he returns to PDP” – Chieftain

31 July 2025

He stated this while speaking on National Television, “I’m a researcher, and I research opinions. In the northern states, Peter Obi under the PDP will defeat any candidate, because our people are very fair‑minded.” Recall that Peter Obi quit the PDP in May 2022 to lead the Labour Party during the 2023 elections. Reflecting on the […]

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