The Kwara State Police Command has intercepted a cache of illegal firearms and arrested four suspects during a routine stop-and-search operation along Sabongida Road in Jebba. The operation, carried out on 11 December 2025 at about 08:45 hours by officers from the Jebba Division, led to the arrest of Musa Mohammed and Musa Abdullahi, […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Senate for what it called the “reckless trivialisation” of the ambassadorial screening process, after several nominees among them Femi Fani-Kayode, Reno Omokri and the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu were allowed to simply “take a bow and go” during Thursday’s […]
The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced a groundbreaking dividend model ahead of the highly anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the conglomerate’s $20 billion oil refinery scheduled for 2026. Under the new structure, investors who purchase shares in naira on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) will have the option to receive dividends […]
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a sharp rise in the cost of cooking gas as the average price of refilling a 5kg cylinder increased to ₦8,081.75 in October 2025, up from ₦6,395.82 recorded in September. This represents a significant 26.36 per cent month-on-month increase, highlighting the continued pressure on household energy […]
Media personality and lifestyle influencer, Toke Makinwa has stirred widespread controversy after declaring that “men are the biggest gold diggers” in a video that circulated across social media on Wednesday. The statement, delivered during a candid conversation about modern relationships, quickly went viral and ignited heated debates on X, Instagram, and other platforms. In […]
A leadership dispute has emerged within the Accord Party, raising questions over the legitimacy of its activities as the party prepares for the 2026 governorship elections. The controversy centers on Barrister Maxwell Mgbudem, the party’s National Chairman, who oversaw the primary election that cleared Governor Ademola Adeleke as the party’s candidate in Osun State. […]
Fuji music icon Otunba Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, popularly known as KWAM 1 De‑Ultimate, has formally submitted his filled royal lineage form to the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, signalling his intent to vie for the vacant Awujale of Ijebuland throne. The submission, completed on December 8, 2025, comes after the ruling house extended a deadline for aspirants […]
The Federal Government has proposed securing N17.89 trillion in new loans to help finance the 2026 national budget, amid growing fiscal pressures and a widening budget deficit. The move, outlined in the 2026 Abridged Budget Call Circular, reflects a significant increase compared with the N10.42 trillion borrowed for the 2025 fiscal year. The government […]
Confusion spread across social media on Thursday after reports circulated that former Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, had been kidnapped from his residence in Abuja by unknown gunmen. The rumours triggered widespread concern, with many Nigerians seeking confirmation about the former Anambra State governor’s whereabouts. However, hours later, the narrative shifted […]
A major medical milestone has been recorded in Nigeria as the Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria (SCFN) confirmed that a curative treatment for sickle cell disorder is now available at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). The development marks one of the most significant breakthroughs in the country’s fight against sickle cell disease, which affects […]
