Governor Uba Sani has announced a 50% reduction in tuition fees for all Kaduna State-owned tertiary institutions, describing it as a major step toward removing barriers to higher education. Speaking through his principal private secretary, Professor Bello Ayuba, at the inauguration of the Kaduna State University chapter of the Kaduna State Students Union, the governor…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has explained why he did not support the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, during the 2023 general elections. Speaking in a press briefing on Friday in Abuja, Wike stated that he did not believe Obi had a realistic chance of winning the presidential contest, describing…
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, and his rival Darlington Okoye, aka Speed Darlington, were involved in heated verbal exchanges on Thursday. The duo have promised a fierce confrontation at the ‘Chaos In The Ring’ boxing event, set to take place on Friday at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos. The weigh-ins…
Priscilla Ojo, daughter of actress Iyabo Ojo, has playfully questioned wedding guest, Papaya Ex over her outfit at Priscilla’s traditional wedding to Tanzanian singer Juma Jux. Papaya Ex had worn a dress featuring Juma Jux’s photo on her chest and Priscilla’s picture on her waist region while spraying money on the bride. Priscilla jokingly asked,…
Thirty-two aggrieved investors have dragged a former Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Aderemi Adeoye, and four others before the Lagos State High Court, in Ikeja, seeking a full account of funds and assets managed under the Alpha Trust Investment Club. The suit, marked ID/11520GC/MW/24 and pending before Justice A.M. Lawal, alleged that the total…
Fuji musician, Alhaji Taye Adebisi, popularly known as Taye Currency, has recounted how he lost N10 million to an alleged Ponzi scheme operated by Crypto Bridge Exchange, popularly called CBEX. In a viral video circulating on social media, the singer recounted the ordeal during a stage performance. He disclosed that he was introduced to the…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has backed President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers, saying he wanted the removal of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of the oil-rich state. In a move which has continued to divide opinions among Nigeria Tinubu suspended Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu and…
Popular Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has released his fifth studio album titled ‘5ive’. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that as part of the prelude to the release of ‘5ive’, the singer had previously dropped three singles, ‘Be There Still’, ‘Funds’, featuring Odumodublvck and Chike, and ‘Awuke’, featuring YG Marley. The…
Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has appealed for a Presidential directive to security agencies to ensure effective security for pastoralist communities across the country. The National Secretary-General of MACBAN, Alhaji Bello Gotomo made the appeal in a statement on Friday in Abuja. He also called on the Federal Government to end all…
A video of Governor Adeleke performing for Priscilla Ojo, Juma Jux and other guests at the JP2025 wedding is trending online. The Osun state politician got on the stage and started to sing an upbeat praise song while the band played him a tune, and the couple danced to his music. As expected, while performing,…