By Phebe Obong Most times, I imagine how easy it is for people to point accusing fingers at others without realizing that four fingers are pointed right back at them. What makes it even more annoying is when this behaviour comes from people entrusted with the responsibility to represent and protect others. When some people […]
Nollywood actress and philanthropist, Tonto Dikeh has shared an emotional account of her long-standing struggles with addiction and personal challenges, revealing that some of her battles began while she was still very young. The actress made the disclosure while addressing a religious congregation, where she spoke openly about her past in a rare moment […]
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate has declined to 14.45 per cent, down from 16.05 per cent recorded in November, signalling a notable easing in price pressures across the country. The latest figure reflects a slowdown in the pace at which the general price level of goods and services is rising, offering a measure of relief […]
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed plans to prosecute popular TikTok content creator Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, following a road traffic crash allegedly linked to distracted driving while engaging in a live social media broadcast. The development has reignited concerns over the growing trend of reckless driving among celebrities and […]
Popular Nigerian finance and technology content creator, Fisayo Fosudo, has raised fresh concerns over what he describes as a rapidly spreading crisis affecting car owners across Lagos, drawing attention to a mix of rising costs, insecurity and worsening urban conditions that are putting unprecedented pressure on motorists. In a recent public commentary that quickly […]
The Nigerian Air Force has recorded another operational breakthrough in the ongoing counterterrorism campaign in the North-East, following a decisive air operation against insurgent infrastructure in the Southern Tumbuns area of Borno State. The precision strike, carried out on 14 December 2025, targeted Dabar Masara, a remote but strategic enclave long suspected to be […]
Nigeria’s efforts to diversify its economy away from crude oil continued to gain traction in 2025, as non-oil exports surged to a record N9.2 trillion between January and September. The performance represents a significant improvement over the same period in 2024 and signals growing strength in agriculture, manufacturing and solid minerals exports. Industry […]
Australian leaders have agreed to tighten the country’s gun laws following a deadly mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney that left 15 people dead, marking the nation’s worst gun attack in nearly three decades. The shooting occurred on Sunday evening during a Jewish festival marking the start of Hanukkah, when a father and […]
A 54-year-old woman has been arrested by the police for allegedly operating an illegal detention facility from her residence, where she reportedly locked up customers of her beer bar who either refused to pay their bills or became violent after drinking. According to police sources, the suspect, who owns and runs a local beer […]
The Kwara APC Youth Dialogue 2025, held on December 14 at the Banquet Hall, Ilorin, brought together key stakeholders across the state. Among those in attendance was the Convener of the BAT Ideological Group, Atoyebi Lateef Bamidele. Speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the event, Atoyebi reiterated the message he delivered during […]
