The Philippines’ Ambassador to Nigeria, Mersole Mellejor, said bilateral trade between the two countries surged from $47 million in 2023 to $221 million in 2024, an increase of about 370 per cent. Mr Mellejor said this in an interview on the sidelines of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA)…
Crossdresser and social media personality Bobrisky has signaled his return to the country with clear instructions to potential clients. Known for his flamboyant style, Bobrisky outlined specific terms for engagements, emphasising luxury and safety. In his post on Instagram, Bobrisky stated that any meetup would require a minimum fee of $200,000 and must take place…
ARISE News Channel’s ‘The Morning Show’ anchor, Rufai Oseni, has alleged that there was a politically motivated attempt to silence him by bringing down his Facebook account, describing the move as “malicious.” In a post shared on his verified Facebook page on Monday, Oseni called on his supporters to take action against what he termed…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has finally spoken out on the contentious tax reform bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu. Atiku’s statement comes on the heels of the National Economic Council’s (NEC) recommendation to withdraw the Tax Reforms Bill, which is currently before the National Assembly. In a statement released on Sunday, Atiku cited the…
The Southwest Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun Corps, has foiled five kidnapping attempts and rescued nine victims in Ondo State within the past week. This was made known by the Ondo State Commander of the Corps, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, during a parade of 20 suspected criminals at the Command’s Headquarters in Alagbaka, Akure, on…
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a man identified as Amos Daniel, who allegedly murdered a woman believed to be his girlfriend at a hotel in the Ayobo area of Lagos. The tragic incident, which reportedly occurred on Thursday, July 18, 2025, sparked panic among guests and staff at the hotel…
Foremost Professor of Political Science, Bolaji Akinyemi, has asked President Bola Tinubu to avoid confrontation with the newly sworn-in 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump. “If I were President Tinubu, I would try to steer clear of antagonising him because there is nothing a bully likes better than taking on people who are…
Film producer and director James Abinibi has confirmed the death of James Akaie, a special effects and pyrotechnics artist, following a fatal explosion on a movie set in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Mr Akaie was known for his outstanding special effects makeup work on several major Nollywood movies. His credits include “Mai Martaba”, “The Night of…
A 16-year-old student of Delta Secondary School, Okere Urhobo in Warri, Delta was reportedly abducted, gang raped and stabbed to death by unknown assailants. The body of the student was discovered in an uncompleted building at Erhirhowevrhe Street, off Ejemudarho, in Okumagba Layout, Warri on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Details of the incident are still…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu alongside First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, will on Wednesday, November 27 depart Abuja on a state visit to France in honour of an invitation from French President, Emmanuel Macron. The visit which will last three days aims to strengthen political, economic, and cultural ties between Nigeria and France, with an emphasis on…
