CBN Staff Expenses Balloon to N498.5 Billion in 2024, Marking 141.5% Surge

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has come under public scrutiny following the revelation that its staff-related expenses and allowances skyrocketed to N498.5 billion in 2024—more than double the figure recorded in the previous year. According to official data, the CBN’s “Other Staff Expenses and Allowances” have steadily increased over the past five years. However, […]

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Adopt Communal Farming, Move in Groups to Stem Attacks, Muftwang Counsels Plateau Farmers

  • May 4, 2025
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In a bid to ensure the safety of farmers and boost agricultural production, Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has appealed to farmers in the state to adopt communal farming, urging them to move in groups rather than singly, especially during this farming season. The governor made the appeal during the just-concluded annual Nzem Berom festival […]

BBNaija Announces Season 10 Audition Dates

Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), the iconic Nigerian reality television show, has officially announced the audition schedule for its milestone 10th season. Online Auditions Begin May 3 According to the show’s organizers, online auditions will be open from May 3 to May 7, 2025. Interested participants are required to visit the official Africa Magic audition portal […]

Tinubu Visits Anambra Next Week to Commission Major Projects

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to visit Anambra State on Thursday, May 8, 2025, to commission a series of major infrastructure projects. This visit highlights the Federal Government’s continued commitment to supporting regional development and strengthening ties with state governments. According to official sources, President Tinubu will commission key projects in the state, including […]

Two Galadimas for One Emirate Deepens Kano Traditional Power Struggles

  The Kano Emirate has been thrown into chaos as two separate Galadimas have emerged, each appointed by a different Emir.   The development has sparked a deepening crisis in the emirate, with many questioning the legitimacy of the appointments.   Yesterday, the reinstated 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, appointed a new Galadima, sparking […]

300 PDP, NNPP Members Defect to APC in Kaduna

  Over 300 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State.   The mass defection, which took place on Wednesday, was witnessed by the Kaduna State Chairman of the APC, Hon. Emmanuel Jekada, and other top party officials. […]

Concerns Mount over Detention of VDM by EFCC

Concerns are mounting over the detention of Nigerian social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Family and friends of Very Dark Man have expressed alarm over the agency’s decision to deny them access to provide VDM with basic necessities, including food. The controversy […]

Eulogies as Pa Adebanjo Exits in Glory

Tributes have poured in for the late Pa Ayo Adebanjo, a renowned statesman and champion of true federalism, who passed away on February 14, 2025, at the age of 96. Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, described him as a paragon of integrity, justice, and a tireless advocate for democratic ideals. At a funeral service held […]