President Bola Tinubu has requested the National Assembly to adjust the proposed 2025 Budget from N49.7 trillion to N54.2 trillion. The Nigerian Constitution empowers the National Assembly to amend financial estimates for the fiscal year through established legislative procedures. In two separate letters addressed to the Senate and the House…
Suliyat Modasola Abdulsalam, widely known as Liya, is set to make a powerful return with her much-anticipated EP, Don’t Hold Me Back, dropping on February 5, 2025. This project marks a pivotal moment in her artistic evolution, reflecting themes of resilience, self-empowerment, and transformation. With her signature blend of soulful…
Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of former Deputy Senate President Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has returned to Nigeria, according to Vanguard. Senator Ekweremadu, his wife, and their associate, Dr. Obinna Obeta, were convicted and sentenced by a UK court in May 2023 on charges of organ trafficking. Beatrice arrived in Abuja on January…
Brazilian football star Neymar has revealed that Kylian Mbappé felt “jealous” of Lionel Messi following the Argentine’s arrival at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in 2021. Speaking on a podcast hosted by legendary striker Romário, Neymar shared insights into his relationship with Mbappé and the dynamics at PSG during Messi’s time at…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the removal of 7,746 deceased voters from Nigeria’s national voter register across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as of December 2022. This update, shared by INEC’s Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Etta-Messi, underscores the commission’s dedication…
The Presidency has announced that, starting at the end of January, Nigeria’s local government areas will receive their allocations directly from the Federal Allocation Account Committee (FAAC). This move marks a significant milestone in achieving financial autonomy for local governments. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public…
The Nigerian Navy (NN), under Operation Delta Sanity II, apprehended two suspects during a raid on a suspected pirates’ and kidnappers’ camp in Fununu, Brass Local Government Area, Bayelsa State. In a statement, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, Director of Naval Information, revealed that the raid, conducted on Saturday, January 11, 2025,…
Afropop artist Akinmayokun Awodumila, better known as May D, has opened up about his fallout with Square Records, formerly owned by Peter and Paul Okoye of P-Square. May D joined the label in 2011 but was dropped in August 2012, a move he says derailed his music career. Speaking on…
The Federal Ministry of Power plans to allocate N8 billion in 2025 to educate Nigerians on the importance of timely electricity bill payments. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, revealed this during the ministry’s budget presentation to the National Assembly joint committee on power on Monday, January 13. Adelabu explained that…
Nollywood actress Ini Edo recently delighted fans by sharing an adorable video of her 3-year-old daughter, Light, on TikTok. The heartwarming clip captures a candid dinner conversation between the mother and daughter, giving fans a rare glimpse into their close bond. In the video, Light enthusiastically expresses her love for…

