Senate urges Nigerian govt to increase allocation to federal varsities in 2025 budget
The Nigerian senate has called on the Federal Government to increase budgetary allocation to federal universities in the 2025 budget to take care of the teething problems of Nigerian universities. The lawmakers also resolved to mandate the relevant committee to mediate with the ministers of finance, education and other relevant ministries or immediately take steps…
Lagos-Calabar Highway to be ready by May 2025 — Nigerian Govt
The Federal Government has assured that the first 47 kilometres of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, currently under construction, will be ready by May 2025. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, gave the assurance while inspecting an evacuated but now refilled section of the road that was once a dump site. Umahi said that the construction…
Transfer: Fenerbahce re-open contract talks with Osayi-Samuel
Fenerbahce are pushing hard to ensure defender Bright Osayi-Samuel signs a new contract at the club. Osayi-Samuel’s current contract will expire at the end of the season. The Turkish Super Lig side are desperate to keep the Nigerian at the club, instead of losing him for free next summer. According to reports emanating from Turkey,…
Sex Trafficking: Diddy ‘removed’ from suicide watch
Disgraced American rapper and music executive, Sean Combs, aka Diddy, has been reportedly removed from suicide watch. Diddy was reportedly placed on suicide watch in prison after he was arrested on September 16, by Homeland Security on suspicion of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and interstate transportation for prostitution. In an article published on September 29,…
‘You’re stepping on toes’ – Jaywon calls out Odumodublvck over mockery
Afrobeats singer, Jaywon, has urged rapper Odumodublvck to rethink his life, saying the rapper hasn’t achieved much in life and he’s already stepping on toes. He stated this while reacting to an X post where Odumodublvck shaded him by comparing his (Jaywon’s) picture with Ayra Starr and that of the Mavin artist with American rapper…
Selena Gomez debunks rumours of breakup with boyfriend, Benny Blanco
American Singer, Selena Gomez has silenced speculations that she has broken up with her boyfriend, producer Benny Blanco. Rumours had surfaced on social media that the singer and producer’s relationship ended. The rumours came after a supposed friend of Selena shared a post on social media while at Sabrina Carpenter’s MSG concert, suggesting that she…
Gas explosion rocks Nigerian journalist’s home, injures 2, leaves newborn in coma
A suspected gas explosion has occurred at the residence of a Nigerian journalist, Abdulkareem Haruna, sending shockwaves through the neighborhood. This was made known on Monday by Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counterterrorism and insurgency expert, in a post on his X handle. Makama said that the explosion, believed to have been caused by…
Bandit kingpin Kachalla Mai Shayi, 12 followers killed in ambush by rival gang
Gang members of slain bandit kingpin Kachalla Nagala have launched an ambush on their rival, Kachalla Mai Shayi and his followers. The incident occurred between the villages of Buroyi and Buzaya, near Sangerawa in Bini district, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. This was made known on Monday Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin…
US democracy over if Trump loses – Elon Musk
Tech billionaire, Elon Musk, has declared that electing Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump is the only way to save the United States, US. Musk said democracy in the US would be “over” if Trump loses the November presidential election. He explained that if even one in 20 illegals become US citizens yearly, something that the…
US election: Early voting begins in Nebraska, Washington, DC
Ahead of the November 5 United States presidential election, Nebraska and Washington, D.C., has commenced early voting. Nebraska is a red territory that former President Donald Trump won by 19 points in the last presidential election and 25 points in 2016. The state has long allocated its electoral votes differently than most other states, and…
Afenifere vows to resist unitarianism in Nigerian politics
The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has vowed to mobilise and join forces with Nigerians against the practices of unitarianism in the nation’s politics. The group made this vow in a communique issued by its Deputy Leader and National Publicity Secretary, Oba Oladipo Olaitan and Justice Faloye respectively. It issued the communique after its monthly meeting…
BBNaija S9: Shaun opens up on future of his relationship with Wanni
Evicted Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Shaun Okojie, has said he is open to continuing his relationship with Wanni beyond the show. Shaun was evicted from the reality show last Sunday. His girlfriend Wanni is still competing for the N100 million grand prize. Asked about his plans for his relationship with Wanni in…
How I handled deaths of loved ones – Davido
Popular Nigerian singer David Adeleke, aka Davido, has opened up about how he handles the pain of losing loved ones. The singer is no stranger to grief, having lost his mum, Mrs Victoria Imade Adeleke, at 11, and his 3-year-old son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, as well as associates, Tagbo, DJ Olu, Obama DMW, and personal photographer…
It’s fake – Police debunk alleged plan of terrorist attack on UNIABUJA
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command has debunked rumours of an alleged plan by terrorists to attack and abduct students from the University of Abuja campus. There has been tension on the campus following the rumour circulating on online platforms. Reacting, the FCT Command in a statement by its spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, described…
I’ll attend your 90th birthday – Obasanjo tells Bishop Oyedepo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said he would be alive to attend the 90th birthday celebration of Bishop David Oyedepo of Living Faith Church. When Bishop Oyedepo would be 90 years old, Obasanjo would clock 107 years. Obasanjo spoke during the 70th birthday celebration of Oyedepo at the Faith Tabernacle in Ota, Ogun State, on…
Israeli airstrikes target Hezbollah leader, headquarters, cause multiple explosions in Beirut
Israeli airstrikes target Hezbollah leader, headquarters, cause multiple explosions in Beirut Beirut’s Dahiyeh suburb was rocked by multiple explosions Friday evening following a targeted Israeli airstrike on Hezbollah’s central headquarters. The attack, part of Israel’s ongoing efforts against Hezbollah leadership, struck a building believed to house the militant group’s leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. His fate…
Darius Ishaku: Details of EFCC’s 15 charges against ex-Taraba Governor
The details of the 15 charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, against former governor Darius Ishaku have been revealed. EFCC arrested the former governor of Taraba State over an alleged fraud of N27bn. Ishaku was reportedly picked up at his Abuja residence in the early hours of Friday. Before the arrest,…
Nigerian man pleads guilty to defrauding 15 Americans of over $1M, faces five-year jail term
Isaiah Okere, a 42-year-old Nigerian man, has pleaded guilty to charges of internet fraud that defrauded over 15 Americans and organizations out of more than $1 million. Okere appeared before U.S. District Court Judge Lewis Liman in New York on Tuesday, admitting his role in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The U.S. Attorney for…
Hezbollah: Israel prepares for ground invasion in Lebanon
The Israeli army chief has indicated that the military is preparing for a possible ground invasion in Lebanon. CNN reports that Herzi Halevi, the head of Israel’s military, told troops on Wednesday that its airstrikes in Lebanon this week were aiming to destroy Hezbollah’s infrastructure and to pave the way for Israeli forces to be…
Alleged N110bn fraud: Nigerian Govt files fresh charges against Yahaya Bello
The Federal Government, through the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has filed fresh 16-count charges bordering on fraud against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, before an FCT High Court. The charges filed through counsels for the EFCC, Kemi Pinheiro, Rotimi Oyedepo and 7 other lawyers, also joined one Umar Shuaibu…
Nigeria not ripe for total subsidy removal – Economist warns against monopoly
An economist and public affairs analyst, Dr Samson Simon has urged the Federal Government not to heed advice for the total removal of subsidy on petrol. Simon, who is the Chief Economist, Economics & Data Limited was reacting to the interview granted Bloomberg Tv by the Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, wherein he urged…
Kai Cenat quits streaming, reveals next profession
Popular American streamer and content creator, Kai Cenat, has announced that he’s quitting streaming. The YouTuber announced to his fans via X on Sunday that he’s giving up streaming for a new career. He revealed that he wants to become a professional basketball player. He wrote, “I’m quitting streaming and becoming a professional basketball player….
BBNaija S9: ‘I dreamt about Shaun’s eviction’ – Wanni
Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Wanni has revealed that she dreamt about her boyfriend, Shaun’s eviction from the reality show. the trio of TJay, Handi and Shaun were evicted from the reality show on Sunday. During a teary monologue on Sunday night, Wanni revealed that she can’t celebrate making it to week 9…
BBNaija S9: I thought I’d be evicted before Shaun – Victoria
Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Victoria, has reacted to her former partner on the show, Shaun’s eviction. Shaun was evicted from the show along with Handi and TJay on Sunday. Reacting to his eviction, Victoria said it was shocking, stressing that she was expecting to be evicted before Shaun because he is “more…
‘I stopped clubbing in my mid 20s’ – Rihanna
Barbadian singer, Rihanna has revealed that she no longer prioritises clubbing. Speaking on the sidelines of the Milan Fashion Week, the 36-year-old mother of two disclosed that she stopped liking the club in her mid 20s. She was asked to choose between the pub and the club and she said, “Definitely, the pub. I stopped…
Ex-Senate President Lawan congratulates Edo governor-elect, Okpebholo
President of the Ninth Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has congratulated Governor-Elect Monday Okpebholo on his victory at the just concluded Edo State Governorship election. Senator Lawan, in a statement issued on Monday, described Okpebholo’s victory as a well-deserved win for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. The former Senate President, who represents Yobe North Senatorial…
Gov Otu delighted as APC states increase in S’South
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has expressed happiness that he is no longer the only governor on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the South South region of Nigeria, which has six states. Governor Otu expressed the belief that by the next general election in 2027, the number will further…
Abuja Court dismisses Northern APC suit seeking Ganduje’s removal as chairman
Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed a suit seeking the removal of Dr Abdullahi Ganduje as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The suit instituted against Ganduje by the APC North Central Group was thrown out on Monday by the Judge on various grounds. Among others,…
Russian bombs hit Ukrainian city
Sixteen people were injured in a Russian airstrike on the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhya on Monday morning, the local authorities said. It was reportedly the first time that the city had been targeted with so-called glide bombs, according to Ukrainian media reports. The overnight attack damaged 13 residential buildings, two kindergartens and several cars,…
Ekiti Gov, Oyebanji congratulates Okpebholo, Edo governor-elect
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress, APC on his emergence as the winner of the just concluded Governorship election in Edo State. Okpebholo polled 291,667 votes to beat his closest opponent, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP who scored 247,274 votes in the…
