Prominent human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently direct the Nigerian military and police to restore peace in Plateau and Benue States, where communities continue to suffer deadly attacks from armed herders and gunmen. In a recent statement, Falana expressed frustration over the […]
Omoyele Sowore, a prominent Nigerian activist and former presidential candidate, has raised concerns that the Nigeria Police Force plans to detain popular TikTok personality Ogunsanwo Olumide John, also known as @Seaking303. The accusation comes in connection with controversial remarks allegedly made by @Seaking303 about Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church […]
In an Easter message, suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has called on the people of the state to remain united and continue supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Despite the ongoing political tension, Fubara reaffirmed his commitment to providing good governance to the people of Rivers State. […]
Renowned Nigerian gospel singer and pastor, Bolaji Adedotun Olanrewaju, popularly known as Big Bolaji or “Big B,” has passed away at the age of 50. His family confirmed his death occurred on Easter Saturday, April 19, 2025, following a brief illness. Big Bolaji was a beloved figure in Nigeria’s gospel music scene, celebrated for his […]
Nigerian striker Francisca Ordega has been named the Saudi Women’s Premier League Player of the Month for February/March 2025, following a run of exceptional performances for Al-Ittihad Ladies. The award, as announced by the league and SportinglifeNg, is in recognition of Ordega’s outstanding impact since her switch to the Saudi club in January. She […]
Manchester City took a strong step toward securing Champions League qualification with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Everton, courtesy of two late goals that broke the visitors’ resistance. In a match largely dominated by City, frustration loomed for much of the game as Everton held firm defensively, with goalkeeper Jordan Pickford delivering […]
Nigeria continues to grapple with debt obligations stemming from loan agreements secured during the presidencies of Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, and Goodluck Jonathan, with outstanding commitments totaling $10.6 billion as of June 30, 2024, according to data from the World Bank Group (WBG) Finances platform. The revelation comes amidst growing national concerns over […]
A member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmalik Zubairu, has awarded scholarships worth N26.8 million to 670 undergraduate students in his constituency. Zubairu, who represents the Bungudu and Maru Federal Constituency under the All Progressives Congress (APC), made the gesture as part of his ongoing commitment to uplifting education standards in Zamfara State. The scholarship […]
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has reassured the nation of the federal government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring stability in the power sector. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations, Bolaji Tunji, and made available to newsmen in Abuja on Saturday, Mr. Adelabu acknowledged the economic hardships faced by […]
