Members of the Blue Movement, one of the political groups associated with former Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola, have returned to the All Progressives Congress in the state, throwing their weight behind the party’s governorship candidate for the 2026 election, Bola Oyebamiji. The group, led by its convener, Wale Alabi, a former Senior Special Assistant…
A Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja on Wednesday adjourned the arraignment of Lagos-based businessman Michael Abiodun Ponle and his company, Origin Oil and Gas Limited, over alleged $20 million fraud to April 13, 2026. Ponle and Origin Oil and Gas Limited are to be arraigned on a three-count charge bordering on obtaining money…
A senior Ugandan official on Wednesday defended the internet blackout imposed ahead of elections, saying it was necessary to prevent riots and misinformation. The East African country goes to the polls on Thursday in a vote widely expected to secure President Yoweri Museveni his seventh term, due to his total control over state and security…
The Nigerian government outspent pro-Biafra lobbyists in Washington as both sides compete to influence US President Donald Trump over allegations of a “Christian genocide” in the country. According to the lobbying contract document filed with the US Department of Justice, Aster Legal, a law firm in Kaduna, hired the services of DCI Group on behalf…
Nigerians will begin paying a 7.5 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on selected banking services, including mobile bank transfers and USSD transactions, from January 19, 2026, following a new government-backed regulatory directive. This is disclosed in a notice sent to customers on Wednesday afternoon by Moniepoint, informing users of the impending implementation of the…
Several gospel singers including Lekan Remilekun-Amos otherwise called Omo Dafidi and Lanre Teriba popularly known as Atorise have mourned colleague and worship leader, Bunmi Akinnaanu, popularly known as Omije Ojumi. Ms Akinnaanu reportedly passed away on Monday in Lagos hospital. She was 46 years old last November. Atorise, in an emotion-laden voice, told newsmen that…
The World Bank announced yesterday that Nigeria’s economy is on track to record its fastest growth in more than a decade, upgrading its forecast for the country’s economic growth to 4.4 per cent for 2026 and 2027. The World Bank disclosed this in its latest Global Economic Prospects report released yesterday. The latest growth forecast…
The Nigeria Police Force has advised Nigerians not to struggle or fight back if they find themselves in a dangerous situation involving criminals, urging citizens to prioritise their safety above all else. The Force Public Relations Officer, Mr Benjamin Hundeyin, gave the advice on Tuesday while speaking during an interview on Politics Today, a programme…
The family of popular Nigerian gospel singer and evangelist Evangelist Olubunmi Akinnaanu Adeoye, popularly known as Omije Ojumi, has confirmed her death. The announcement was made through a statement released by a colleague in the gospel music industry, Alayo melody and signed by a family representative. According to the statement, Omije Ojumi passed away on…
The World Health Organisation has called on governments to significantly increase taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol to save lives. WHO warns that beverages like sugary drinks and alcohol are too accessible and cost too little in most of the world, helping fuel obesity, diabetes, cancer, and injury. “Health taxes have been shown to reduce…
