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By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Police in northwestern Uganda have arrested two women in their 20s for kissing in public. Neighbors reported them and provided photos as evidence of the act. The women have been held in custody since February 18 without legal counsel. The arrest follows Uganda’s 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act, which carries harsh […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Dr. Ola Awakan, Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority, has been named Board Chairman of the African Travel Commission. The appointment, announced Tuesday in Abuja, places Nigeria at the helm of continental tourism leadership. Awakan’s new role follows the ATC’s inaugural summit in Lagos and builds on Nigeria’s […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Nigeria and the UK are updating their migration MoU to ensure lawful and efficient travel. The deal aims to boost security and economic ties between the two nations. It refreshes a long-standing partnership on international standards. Interior Minister, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo and British High Commissioner Dr. Richard Montgomery finalized the […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Lagos authorities arrested 46 people for open defecation during a three-day sweep across Lagos Island. From February 20 to 22, the Anti-Open Defecation Squad targeted busy hubs like Marina, CMS, and Obalende. The move is part of a strict campaign to clean up the state’s commercial centers. The operation focused […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The ADC has asked the Federal Government to clarify reports of a ₦10 billion ransom and the release of two Boko Haram commanders to free the Papiri school victims. This follows international media claims that contradict the government’s “no-ransom” stance. The party warned that such a deal would violate […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Federal Government has welcomed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) decision to reduce the interest rate from 27% to 26.5%. Announced on February 24, 2026, this 50-basis-point cut aims to boost economic growth and ease the financial burden on the real sector. The reduction follows 11 months of falling […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Alhaji Abubakar Abdullahi, representing Girei Constituency, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). His resignation letter was read by Speaker Bathya Wesley during the Adamawa State House of Assembly plenary on Tuesday. The Speaker formally accepted the notice and wished the lawmaker well. The lawmaker cited […]
By Rachel Akper A viral video of a Nigerian mother crying and pleading for help over the high cost of medication for her child has sparked fresh public concern about healthcare affordability in the country. In the video circulating on social media, the woman was seen emotionally appealing to First Lady Remi Tinubu and […]
by Momodu Favour The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has assured passengers and stakeholders of the Authority’s swift and coordinated response to the ongoing firefighting efforts at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Addressing members of the media at the airport on Tuesday, Kuku said the […]
by Momodu Favour The Federal Government has strongly denied allegations that it paid a huge ransom or released militant commanders to secure the freedom of pupils abducted from St. Mary’s Boarding School in Niger State. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, described the claims as “completely […]
