A prominent Nigerian Islamic cleric and the National Chairman of the Council of Ulama of JIBWIS, Sheikh Dr. Ibrahim Jalo Jalingo has stoked a controversy by advocating for the execution of individuals who leave Islam to join other faiths. On his verified Facebook page, Jalingo cited specific Quranic verses and a Hadith to […]
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has expressed concern over the continued transmission of the polio virus across Katsina State, Nigeria, and pledged to work intensely with the state government towards prioritizing its elimination in 2025. UNICEF Field Office, Kano, Chief, Mr. Rahama Fara, represented by Health Manager, Dr. Sereke Deres, made […]
The Federal Government has notified 1,249 communities in 176 Local Government Areas of 30 states and the Federal Capital Territory of the likelihood of heavy flooding between April and November 2025. This warning was issued by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, during the unveiling of the 2025 […]
South West: 1. Bosun Tijani Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy 2. Wale Edun Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy 3. Bunmi Tunji-Ojo Minister of Interior 4. Adebayo Adelabu Minister of Power 5. Dele Alake Minister of Solid Minerals Development 6. Dr. Jumoke Oduwole Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment 7. […]
Bode George, a veteran Nigerian politician and former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has lamented that parties in Nigeria lack robust political structure, describing even the All Progressives Congress, APC “one-man show” that prioritizes individual interests over collective governance. George made the remarks during an appearance on Channels Television’s […]
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested Uchenna Charles Nwadavid, a 34-year-old Abuja-based businessman, at the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport upon his arrival from London for alleged fraud. Nwadavid, who is the founder of Nec Bullion Concept, a construction firm, and co-founder of the Nec Bullion Foundation, is accused of masterminding a sophisticated […]
The controversy surrounding the death of a pregnant woman who was allegedly denied medical treatment due to a hospital’s demand for a N500,000 deposit has continued to spark heated debate about financial responsibility and access to healthcare in Nigeria. At the center of the debate is Akinbobola Folajimi, the husband of the deceased, […]
The recent announcement by Dangote Refinery to reduce its ex-gantry loading price of petrol to N865 per litre, a decrease of N15 from the previous price of N880 per litre, is a significant development in the Nigerian energy sector. This move is part of the refinery’s ongoing efforts to adjust its pricing strategy […]
Jimmy Odukoya, the senior pastor of The Fountain of Life Church in Lagos, Nigeria has revealed a deeply personal and spiritual experience that has shaped his ministry and identity. As he reflected on his journey, Odukoya shared that he had sought divine guidance regarding his appearance, particularly his dreadlocks, before resuming his pastoral […]
The highly anticipated Europa League quarter-final first-leg clash between Manchester United and Lyon today has been preceded by a fiery exchange of words between United goalkeeper André Onana and Lyon midfielder Nemanja Matić, a former United player. The verbal sparring began when Onana, speaking after a 0-0 draw with Manchester City, expressed confidence […]
