Drama unfolded as Ehi Ogbebor, the ex-girlfriend of MC Oluomo and a popular interior decorator, publicly called out Caroline Danjuma and Sophia Momodu over remarks made on the reality show Real Housewives of Lagos. In a recent episode, Caroline admitted she dislikes Ehi, citing a previous clash over a contract job and an incident where…
Tension is rising as officials appointed to lead Nigeria’s 12 River Basin Development Authorities (RBDAs) continue to besiege the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) in Abuja, demanding their long-overdue appointment letters. Despite being appointed on December 18, 2024, the officials have now spent over ten weeks in limbo, unable…
Amid concerns over 200 annual marine cable cuts and disruptions, stakeholders under the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have agreed on strategic solutions to address the growing threat. The decision was reached during a two-day ITU summit in Abuja. Marine cable cuts have become a global challenge, severely impacting telecommunications and digital services. Experts at the…
Saudi Arabia has announced that the holy month of Ramadan will officially begin on Saturday, March 1, following the sighting of the Ramadan crescent moon in the Kingdom. Similarly, other countries, including Qatar and Oman, have also confirmed that Ramadan will commence on the same day. Meanwhile, in Nigeria, Muslims are expected to begin fasting…
Singer Paul Okoye has alleged that his twin brother, Peter Okoye, played a role in the arrest of their elder brother, Jude Okoye. In a brief interview, Paul insisted that Peter was responsible for Jude’s legal troubles, claiming that Jude’s detention stemmed from his actions. “The truth is, Peter is the one putting Jude through…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has blacklisted Aveo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Limited, an India-based company involved in the illegal production and exportation of highly addictive opioid combinations to West Africa. The pharmaceutical company was found guilty of manufacturing, selling, and exporting Tafrodol and Royal 225, which contain a dangerous mix…
The Ikeja Military Cantonment in Lagos has been officially renamed “T. A. Lagbaja Cantonment” in honor of the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. The renaming ceremony was attended by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen. Christopher Musa, and other top military officials. Lt.-Gen. Lagbaja, whose distinguished…
Former Anambra State governorship candidate and close associate of Peter Obi, Valentine Ozigbo, has expressed doubts about the future of the Labour Party (LP), stating that he does not see the party as a viable political force. Ozigbo, who was a key member of the Obidient Movement, also suggested that Obi would not contest future…
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State have called on Governor Monday Okpebholo to immediately redeploy Government House staff who worked under the administration of former governor Godwin Obaseki. Speaking under the aegis of Edo APC Leaders of Thought, the group argued that retaining these staff members poses a security risk to…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday arraigned former Abia State Governor, Theodore Orji, his son Chinedum Orji, and three others before the Abia State High Court over the alleged misappropriation of ₦47 billion in public funds. Defendants and Charges The other accused persons include: They were brought before Justice Lilian Abai on…
French Prime Minister François Bayrou has announced that Paris will reassess its 1968 migration agreement with Algeria, which had previously made it easier for Algerians to settle in France. This decision follows months of pressure from Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau, a hardline opponent of immigration, who accused Algiers of attempting to “humiliate” the French people….
The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) intercepted contraband goods worth ₦165.3 million in February 2025, according to Area Controller Joseph Adelaja. Speaking at a press briefing in Ibadan on Friday, Adelaja highlighted the command’s achievements since he assumed duty on February 7. He revealed that officers successfully seized high-profile smuggling consignments,…
The Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja has ruled that all members of the Lagos State House of Assembly must be joined as parties in the lawsuit filed by Hon. Mudashiru Obasa challenging his removal as Speaker. Presiding over the case, Justice Yetunde Pinheiro adjourned proceedings until March 7, 2025, to hear all pending applications….
The Supreme Court on Friday declared the October 5, 2024 local government elections in Rivers State invalid, illegal, null, and void, overturning the victory of the All Peoples Party (APP). The apex court ruled that the election was unlawful as the Rivers State Electoral Commission failed to meet the necessary legal requirements. Delivering the lead…
President Bola Tinubu has signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill of ₦54.99 trillion into law. The signing took place on Friday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, in the presence of National Assembly leaders and senior government officials. The budget was initially ₦49.7 trillion when submitted by President Tinubu but was increased by lawmakers before its passage…
Meta has dismissed 20 employees for leaking internal information to the media, as the tech giant faces scrutiny over Mark Zuckerberg’s increasing alignment with US President Donald Trump. A Meta spokesperson confirmed the layoffs on Thursday, stating that the company has strict policies against leaking confidential information. “We tell employees when they join the company,…
Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has refuted Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claims regarding the recent seating reassignment in the Senate. Senator Natasha, who represents Kogi Central, stirred controversy in the Red Chamber after the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, reassigned her seat. She refused to move to her newly assigned seat and later…
Super Eagles legend Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has hit back at former England and Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher over his comments downplaying the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a major tournament. Carragher faced backlash after implying that Mohamed Salah’s Ballon d’Or chances were hindered by playing for Egypt, suggesting that AFCON is not a high-profile…
Small business owners and civil society organizations (CSOs) have strongly opposed the Federal Government’s plan to review electricity tariffs for non-Band-A customers, arguing that such a move would cripple businesses and worsen economic hardship. The government disclosed yesterday that it is considering an increase to improve liquidity in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). Speaking…
Chairman of the Presidential Tax Reform Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has dismissed allegations that the proposed tax reform bills include an inheritance tax. According to Oyedele, the legislation merely clarifies the taxation of family income—specifically income derived from property rent—a practice long established in Nigeria. At a public hearing on the tax reform bills yesterday, Oyedele…
