An in-depth analysis of Nigeria’s 2024 Appropriation Act has uncovered alarming evidence of extensive budget padding, with thousands of projects allegedly inserted by the National Assembly lacking clear justifications, costing the country trillions of naira. The findings, published by civic accountability group BudgIT and corroborated by various media outlets, revealed that 7,447 projects […]
Timilehin Seeks Divine ne Intervention over Murder Trial A gospel artist, Timilehin Ajayi, was seen seeking divine intervention in court today as his trial progressed over the shocking death of a 24-year-old woman, Salome Adaidu. The young victim, a NYSC member, serving at a prominent insurance firm, Nicon Insurance in Abuja, met […]
A prominent pastor in Nigeria, Adewale Giwa, has predicted that a joint ticket featuring former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi will emerge victorious in the 2027 presidential election, unseating incumbent President Bola Tinubu. According to Pastor Giwa, the current administration’s policies, particularly the removal of fuel subsidies, have […]
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has clarified the role of the Nigerian legislature in relation to the executive arm of government, stating that lawmakers were not elected to engage in confrontational politics but to work collaboratively with the Executive for the good of the nation. Speaking in response to criticisms that the 10th National Assembly […]
Nobel Laureate and celebrated Nigerian playwright, Wole Soyinka, has appealed to African parents to speak their native languages to their children. This call seeks to preserve indigenous languages and strengthen cultural identity amid growing concerns over language erosion in the continent. Soyinka, who is deeply rooted in his Yoruba heritage, has long emphasized […]
The House of Representatives has granted a 10-year security protection to investigative journalist, Umar Audu, who exposed a widespread certificate racketeering scandal in the Benin Republic. Audu’s undercover investigation revealed a syndicate that sells unearned university certificates to Nigerians, which are then fraudulently cleared by government agencies, including the Ministry of Education. The […]
Nigerian comedian Deeone has shared fresh updates on the legal battle between controversial social media figure VeryDarkMan (VDM) and the Falana family, stating that the case has taken a decisive turn in favour of the latter. In a video circulating on Instagram, Deeone revealed that the court has officially dismissed a preliminary objection filed […]
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has warned that the Federal Government’s payment of electricity subsidy is becoming unsustainable, with a monthly subsidy shortfall of N200 billion. The government is currently indebted to Generation Companies (GenCos) to the tune of N4 trillion, including N1.94 trillion for 2024 alone. Adelabu stated that the […]
In a case that has sparked national concern and drawn the attention of human rights advocates, a 22-year-old woman, Miss Zainab Muhamadu, is reportedly set to face trial this Friday in a Sharia court in Zamfara State for converting from Islam to Christianity. According to family sources who spoke with Reporters, Zainab’s journey of […]
The 22nd National Sports Festival, also known as the “Gateway Games,” has been marred by controversy after the National Sports Commission (NSC) announced the disqualification of six athletes due to anti-doping issues. The decision was made public by the Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, on Tuesday. According to Olopade, the […]
