Ruth Otabor’s Tragic Accident Ruth Otabor, younger sister of Big Brother Naija star Phyna (Ijeoma Otabor), has passed away following weeks of treatment struggles after a Dangote truck accident in Edo State. On August 13, 2025, Ruth, who had just graduated from Auchi Polytechnic six days earlier, was hit by a Dangote Group truck near…
Employers Urged: Workers’ Future Goes Beyond Salaries The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Oluwaseun Faleye, has advised employers in Nigeria to secure the long-term future of their workers through the Employees Compensation Scheme (ECS), stressing that focusing solely on salaries is not enough. Speaking in Abuja during a courtesy visit…
Adamu Garba: Local Governments Are ATMs of Governors Former presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adamu Garba, has stirred controversy by describing local government councils in Nigeria as nothing more than “Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)” for state governors. According to Garba, local governments have become ineffective, operating merely as “paper-only,…
Executive Order on Drugs: Expectations vs Reality On June 30, 2024, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, through the Minister of Health, Muhammed Ali Pate, announced an executive order designed to lower drug prices in Nigeria. The order introduced zero tariffs, excise duties, and VAT exemptions on pharmaceutical raw materials, machinery, and essential drug production inputs. The…
Ooni of Ife to Intervene in Igboho’s Case The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has promised to intervene in the long-standing face-off between Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo (popularly known as Sunday Igboho), and the Nigerian government. Speaking at his palace in Ile-Ife, Osun State, the monarch assured Igboho that he would prevail on…
Buratai Proposes COVID-19 Style Lockdown to Tackle Terrorism Nigeria’s former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (Retd.), has called for a nationwide lockdown as a drastic measure to address the country’s worsening security crisis. Speaking on Channels TV Sunrise Daily on Friday, Buratai argued that the government should adopt a lockdown similar to…
EFCC Declares Abdullahi Bashir Haske Wanted The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared businessman Abdullahi Bashir Haske, founder of AA & R Investment Group and son-in-law to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, wanted over alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering. In a notice signed by its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale,…
Japan Opens Doors to Nigerians with Kisarazu Designation In a historic diplomatic move, Japan has designated Kisarazu city as the official hometown for Nigerians interested in living and working in the country. The initiative was announced on Thursday during the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9). The decision is part of Japan’s broader…
Igbo Diaspora Drives Nigerian Economy with $60 Billion Remittance A United States-based medical practitioner and Traditional Prime Minister of Abagana in Njikoka LGA, Anambra State, Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze, has revealed that Igbo people in the diaspora remit more than $60 billion to Nigeria every year. Speaking in Awka, Anakwenze, who also runs a chain of…
Lil Nas X Hospitalised After Disturbing Incident in Los Angeles American rapper and singer Lil Nas X, globally recognised for his chart-topping hit “Old Town Road”, has been hospitalised in Los Angeles following a suspected drug overdose. The 26-year-old star was seen roaming along Ventura Boulevard in Studio City around 6 a.m. on Thursday, August…
FG Deactivates Over 13.5 Million Social Media Accounts The federal government of Nigeria has announced the shutdown of 13,597,057 social media accounts across platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X, citing repeated violations of the Code of Practice for Interactive Platforms. The action comes as part of the 2024 Compliance Report submitted by major tech…
Ilaje Women Accuse Monarchs of Hiding Under Tinubu’s Name Ilaje women in Lagos have threatened to stage a nude protest following the demolition of their ancestral settlements, accusing certain monarchs of using President Bola Tinubu’s name to justify unlawful demolitions. Despite heavy rainfall on Tuesday, hundreds of protesters under the umbrella of Egbe Omo Ilaje…
A factional group of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide Youth Wing has condemned the brutal assault of NYSC member Jennifer Elobor by operatives of the Anambra State security outfit, Udo Ga-Achi. The group, led by its self-acclaimed President General, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, issued a statement on Wednesday demanding the immediate disbandment of the outfit following nationwide outrage…
Governor Alia Upholds House Resolution on Suspensions Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has finally approved the suspension of three public officials in line with the resolutions passed by the Benue State House of Assembly. The suspended officials include: Mr. Maxwell Ogiri, Executive Chairman of Otukpo Local Government Area Mrs. Grace Adagba, Chairman…
Google Fined $36 Million Over Anti-Competitive Android Search Deals in Australia Google’s $36 Million Settlement Google has agreed to pay a US$36 million (A$55 million) fine to settle a case with Australia’s competition regulator. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) accused the tech giant of striking exclusive deals with telecom operators Telstra and Optus…
N70,000 Minimum Wage Undermined by Naira Devaluation The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor has reported that Nigeria’s recently approved ₦70,000 minimum wage has already lost much of its value due to the sharp decline of the naira. The report, part of the 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices,…
U.S. Tightens Visa Rules for Nigerians The United States government has introduced new requirements for all Nigerian visa applicants, mandating them to disclose their social media usernames, email addresses, and phone numbers used over the last five years. The policy, announced on August 18, 2025, applies across all visa categories and is part of Washington’s…
FG Move to Increase Salaries of President, VP, Ministers and Senators The Federal Government is set to review the salaries of top political office holders, including the President, Vice President, Ministers, Senators, and other elected officials. This was revealed by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), which confirmed that the review is part…
MFM Ordains 5,000 Pastors at 2025 Global Ministers Conference A Historic Ordination The General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) Worldwide, Dr. Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, on Sunday ordained 5,000 men and women as pastors, charging them to remain faithful to their divine calling. The event was the highlight of the 2025 Global…
Imo State Government Announces Major Education Reforms The Imo State Government has rolled out sweeping reforms in the education sector, abolishing graduation ceremonies for kindergarten, nursery, and Junior Secondary School 3 (JSS3) students. The new policy also mandates schools to stop the yearly change of textbooks. The reforms were contained in a memo dated August…
