The Nigerian Senate has summoned the heads of the National Security Adviser (NSA), National Intelligence Agency (NIA), and Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) to address allegations that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been funding Boko Haram in Nigeria. This move comes in response to a motion by…
An Ilorin Magistrate’s Court in Kwara State has ordered the remand of Abdurahman Bello, the suspected killer of Hafsoh Lawal, a final-year student of Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, at the Correctional Centre in Ilorin. The court, sitting on Tuesday, February 18, also arraigned five other suspects allegedly involved…
The Ogun State Police Command has officially declared popular singer Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, widely known as “Portable,” wanted for his alleged involvement in a violent assault on government officials performing their lawful duties. According to a statement by the command’s spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, the incident occurred on February 5,…
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has strongly criticized the Canadian Embassy for denying a visa to Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa. The controversy began after General Musa disclosed that he, alongside several senior military officers, was denied visas to attend a Canadian event honouring war veterans.…
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…

