Nigerian comedian Emmanuel Iwueke, popularly known as Craze Clown, has expressed shock and disappointment after discovering that a close friend squandered millions of naira meant for visa processing on gambling. According to the comedian, he had sent a large sum of money to his friend with the understanding that it would be used to […]
Nigeria has reassured international investors of its determination to sustain ongoing reforms aimed at making its oil and gas sector more attractive, transparent, and competitive. The pledge was delivered during the Africa Energy Week (AEW) 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa, where top government officials showcased recent progress and outlined new initiatives to boost […]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said he would not hesitate to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race if a younger aspirant defeats him in the primaries of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa, Atiku explained that his decision is in line with the ADC’s emphasis on youth […]
A tragic accident at a church in Ethiopia’s Amhara region has left at least 30 people dead and more than 200 others injured after a wooden scaffolding structure collapsed during a major religious festival. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning at the Menjar Shenkora Arerti Mariam Church in Arerti town, North Shewa Zone, about […]
The Kano State Shura Committee has suspended popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Lawal Shuaib Abubakar, widely known as Sheikh Triumph, from preaching and teaching pending an investigation into allegations of blasphemy. The decision followed a series of petitions and counter-petitions submitted to the committee concerning remarks allegedly made by the cleric. Secretary of the council, […]
The police in Edo and Delta States have commenced strict enforcement of regulations governing tinted vehicle glass, unauthorised sirens, revolving lights, and defaced number plates. The move, which began on Thursday, October 2, follows the expiration of a nationwide grace period granted to motorists to obtain the required permits. In separate statements, the Edo […]
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has spoken candidly about the reasons behind his acceptance of the decision to rename Nigeria’s National Theatre in Lagos as the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts. Speaking at the unveiling, Soyinka admitted he had “mixed feelings” when first approached with the honour. He recalled his […]
