The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has asked the Comptroller General of Nigerian Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, to answer a petition before the Committee over the refusal of some top officials of the service to leave the service after their due retirement dates. While issuing the summons, the House noted that the CG…
Nigerian street singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has turned to God for help as he battles legal challenges. Last week, the Ogun State government sealed his uncompleted building and hotel over alleged illegal development without an approval permit, detaining some of his customers and workers. In response, Portable shared a video of himself…
The Tajudeen Baruwa -led faction of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has urged President Tinubu to prevail on Musiliu Akinsanya, also known as ‘MC Oluomo’, to vacate the national office of the union in Abuja. Mr. Tolu Babaleye, the Counsel to the Baruwa faction made the appeal at a press conference in…
As Valentine’s Day 2025 draws near, couples in long-distance relationships can find creative ways to overcome the challenges of being apart and strengthen their bond. Even if you can’t physically hold hands or share a meal together, you can still make the day special by exchanging thoughtful gifts and organizing virtual dates. These small but…
Nigeria’s most prestigious music award show, Headies has released the highly anticipated nominations list for its 17th edition. According to the list, which was made public on Wednesday, Odumodublvck, whose real name is Tochukwu Ojogwu, leads the pack with an impressive five nominations. Ayra Starr and Shallipopi trailed closely behind with three nominations each, while…
The Nigerian Senate has appointed Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North, as the new chairman ad-hoc committee investigating the N11.35 trillion spent on the turnaround maintenance of Nigeria’s refineries from 2010 to date. Nwoko replaces the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who chaired the committee until his passing in July 2024. Ubah was assigned the role after…
General Superintendent of the Holy Spirit Mission, Ikeja in Lagos, Bishop Charles Ighele, has called for a Valentine’s Day celebration ban in Nigeria. Mr Ighele made the call in an interview in Lagos against the backdrop of immorality associated with Valentine’s Day. He said the day had been misconstrued as promoting romantic relationships rather than…
The Anambra State government has intensified its crackdown on fake native doctors and criminal activities by sealing a shrine in Umuofor village, Okija, in Ihiala Local Government Area. The shrine, allegedly operated by Ekene Igboegbueze, a self-proclaimed native doctor who promises unsuspecting individuals super wealth, was shut down following numerous complaints from Okija residents. Special…
Infamous bandit kingpin Kachalla Dan Lukuti, known for leading deadly attacks in Zamfara and Katsina states, has reportedly died after suffering from a strange illness that left him barking like a dog before his death. Sources familiar with his activities told Zagazola Makama, a Counter Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst in the Lake Chad that…
The United Kingdom Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, has revealed that 19,000 illegal immigrants have been deported under the Labour government. She made this known during an interview on GBN station and on the Home Office website. “To rebuild public confidence in the immigration system, we need to show that the rules are respected and enforced….