The Nigerian Army has confirmed that the multiple explosions that rocked Giwa Barracks in Maiduguri, Borno State, in the early hours of Thursday were caused by extreme heat triggering the detonation of stored ammunition. In a statement issued by Captain Reuben Kovangiya, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations at the headquarters of the Theatre…
Popular Senegalese-American singer Akon has opened up on how he significantly contributed to the creation of the Afrobeats genre in Nigeria. According to him, his collaborations and partnerships with Nigerian artists and music executives in the late 2000s to 2010s. In a recent interview with Sherri, he recounted working with Wizkid, Banky W, P-Square, D’banj,…
Banks will commence implementing charges for alerts and other short messages (SMS) communications to their customers at the rate of N6 for every SMS transaction with effect from today. This is coming on the heels of the increase in telecommunications rates by telecommunication providers following a nod by the Federal Government. The SMS charges were…
Today, Nigerian workers join their counterparts worldwide to mark May Day, also known as Workers’ Day. However, rather than celebrating, workers in Nigeria find little cause for joy. Like many other citizens, the worsening socio-economic situation has further deteriorated their living conditions, leaving many impoverished. Summing up the plight of Nigerian workers, the Nigeria Labour…
The National Judicial Council has slammed a one-year suspension without pay on three serving judicial officers, including a Justice of the Court of Appeal, for various acts of judicial misconduct. The disciplinary actions were among several key resolutions reached at the Council’s 108th meeting held on April 29 and 30, 2025, under the chairmanship of…
The Presidency has debunked the widely circulated reports claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had sacked three Ministers, describing the story as a fabrication with no basis in fact. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, in a post on his verified X handle, @aonanuga, on Tuesday night, expressed deep…
At least five people lost their lives, while seven others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a road accident that occurred near Car Park C, Mowe, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on Wednesday. The crash, which involved a yellow Mazda bus with registration number LGB 465 XA and an ash-coloured Howo truck without a registration number,…
The Edo government has announced the removal of three traditional rulers across two local government areas for allegedly violating extant traditional and legal regulations. Umoru Inusa Umoru was removed as the Aidenogie of South Ibie in Etsako West, while Aliyu Kelvin Danesi was immediately reinstated to the position. This was disclosed in a statement on…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has dismissed allegations that President Bola Tinubu is using the Commission to target members of opposition parties. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Olukoyede described the claims as a ploy to distract the President from “the good work…
Afrobeat superstar Davido has condemned Nigeria’s government and leadership, calling them the worst he has ever experienced, while praising the entertainment industry for reshaping the country’s global image. Speaking in a recent interview with Apple Music’s Ebro Darden, the award-winning singer expressed disappointment in Nigeria’s leadership but took pride in the achievements of the creative…