It’s no secret that former President Olusegun Obasanjo has a history of criticizing major infrastructure projects in Nigeria, often with a tone of disdain and skepticism. Recently, his criticism of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway has sparked a heated debate, with many accusing him of being motivated by jealousy and a desire to undermine the […]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned that his administration would recover undeveloped plots of land in Abuja, whose owners have failed to pay their dues. Wike made the assertion while addressing a group of people, where he called on the landowners to pay their levies and develop their […]
In a claimed bid to maintain peace and order, the Chairman of Okehi Local Government Area in Kogi State, Amoka Monday, has announced the imposition of a curfew across the council. The decision comes in response to security concerns and the recent ban on political rallies and unauthorized public gatherings. However, the […]
The Lagos State Government has announced it was to sponsor free open-heart surgeries for 30 indigent patients, funded completely by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi has said. Abayomi made the statement at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital where he further explained that the project will serve those […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Cross River state has endorsed Governor Bassey Edet Otu and his deputy, Hon Peter Odey, for a second term in office. The endorsement came after an extensive consultation between the State Working Committee and State Executive Committee in Calabar on Monday. The stakeholders, as […]
The Senate has proposed a bill that seeks to impose 10 years imprisonment on operators and promoters of Ponzi and other illegal investment schemes. The Investment and Securities Bill, 2024, which has undergone its second reading, seeks to repeal the existing Investment and Securities Act of 2007 and enact a more robust […]
Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has taken to social media to express his disappointment and frustration after his movie “Light in the Dark” was removed from YouTube due to a scene deemed inappropriate by the platform. Despite the setback, Iyke remains optimistic and is urging his fans to support the revised version of […]
The streets of Lagos were abuzz with the news of Akin Toll Gate, a prominent figure in the Obedient movement, being spotted with Seyi Tinubu, the son of the APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu. The encounter, which took place at a popular nightspot in Lagos, sent shockwaves through the social media with many […]
Nigeria’s foreign reserves have declined by $2.55 billion in the first quarter of 2025, according to data obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The reserves, which stood at $40.88 billion on January 2, dropped to $38.33 billion on March 27, representing a 6.23% decline. The decline in foreign […]
The Trump administration’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants has led to a sense of fear and anxiety among communities across the United States. For Rosario, a 35-year-old Honduran immigrant, the threat of being separated from her two children is a constant worry. To stay informed and stay safe, she relies on a WhatsApp group […]
