Politics

El-Rufai Detained by EFCC Over ₦432bn Probe

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, was detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday following hours of interrogation.    He had voluntarily honored an invitation to the commission’s Abuja headquarters to address allegations of misappropriating ₦432 billion during his eight-year administration.   The detention is linked to […]

Foreign News

Trump Confirms Indirect Role in High-Stakes Iran Nuclear Talks

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa     President Donald Trump announced he will be involved “indirectly” in the second round of nuclear negotiations with Iran in Geneva.   These talks represent a critical diplomatic effort to de-escalate tensions following recent military confrontations between the two nations.   Speaking on Air Force One, Trump underscored the weight of […]

Politics

APC Unveils Committees for Nationwide Ward, LGA Congresses

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa     The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially released the membership lists for its Ward and Local Government Area (LGA) Congresses Screening and Appeals Committees.    This announcement, made on Monday in Abuja, marks a significant step in the party’s transition toward its 2026 National Convention.   The comprehensive lists include […]

News

Ogun Governor Approves ₦450 Million Rewards for National Sports Festival Medalists

The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has authorised cash rewards exceeding ₦450 million for athletes and officials of Team Ogun, recognising their outstanding performance at the recently concluded National Sports Festival. The announcement was made on Monday in Abeokuta during a ceremony celebrating the medalists, as the state achieved its best-ever result, finishing second […]

Breaking News

Troops Kill Senior Boko Haram Commander, Recover ₦37m 

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   Operation Hadin Kai troops has intercepted a vehicle at a Borno checkpoint, recovering ₦37 million in cash.    This financial seizure, alongside recovered mobile phones, marks a major disruption to terrorist coordination and funding networks in the North East.   The military also repelled coordinated attacks on Pulka and Mandaragirau in […]

Politics

Dele Momodu Denies Anti-Peter Obi Stance 

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   African Democratic Congress chieftain, Dele Momodu has dismissed claims that he opposes former presidential candidate Peter Obi. He clarified his stance after social media users accused him of harboring negative sentiments toward the former Anambra governor.   The controversy arose when an X user told Momodu to “purge” his anti-Obi bias. […]

Entertainment

Billboard Faces Backlash for Branding Rema a “One-Hit Wonder”

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   Billboard magazine has sparked global outrage after branding Afrobeats star Rema, a “one-hit wonder.” The backlash follows a resurfaced June 2025 article that ranked the singer at number six on its list of the “25 Biggest One-Hit Wonders of the 21st Century” due to his hit “Calm Down.”   The publication […]

News

Kwara Won’t Be Safe Haven for Criminals, Warns New NSCDC Commandant 

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   New Kwara State NSCDC Commandant, Umar Mohammed, has warned criminals that the state will no longer accommodate their activities.    Speaking in Ilorin, he vowed to prioritize peace and safety for all residents.   Mohammed pledged to enhance intelligence-gathering to prevent crimes before they occur. He noted that the command is […]