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…
Bandits have reportedly killed a pastor, Rev. James Audu Issa of the Evangelical Church Winning All, ECWA, abducted since August this year. According to DaIly Post, the pastor was killed despite payment of N5 million ransom by his family and the community to the bandits. He was allegedly abducted from Ekati village in Patigi Local…
A 21-year-old bus driver has been sacked after wearing a Liverpool shirt while driving a rail replacement bus that was surrounded by jubilant Chelsea fans following their 2–1 win over the Reds. Isaac, who declined to give his last name, said he had no idea his route would pass Stamford Bridge when he left for…
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun has disclosed a new government policy that would permit Nigerians who are keeping dollars outside the banking system to bring those funds into the financial system. Edun, said such individuals have a nine-month grace period to comply with the directive without attracting legal liability…
Comedian and skit maker, Ganiyu Morufu, popularly known as Ijoba Lande, has claimed that he has eight videos of other men sleeping with his estranged wife, Dara, aside from Yoruba Nollywood actor, Baba Tee, who recently admitted sleeping with her. The comedian disclosed this during an interview with media personality, Daddy Freeze, via Instagram livestream…
President Bola Tinubu and Equatorial Guinea, President Teodoro Mbasogo on Wednesday evening in Malabo signed an agreement on the Gulf of Guinea Pipeline Project, further affirming the partnership for mutual development. The agreement covered legislative and regulatory measures for the gas pipeline, establishment and operation, transit of natural gas, ownership of the gas pipeline, and…
Allies of former President Goodluck Jonathan are lobbying opposition figures, including former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to step down from the 2027 race in Jonathan’s favour. The move, according to sources, is part of a wider plan to build a formidable opposition front capable of unseating President Bola…
The House of Representatives on Thursday approved the tax reform bills forwarded by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly. The bills include the Nigerian Tax Bill, the Tax Administration Bill, the Revenue Tax Board Bill, and the Nigerian Revenue Service Establishment Bill. This followed clause by clause consideration of all relevant amendments on the…
Super Falcons defender, Michelle Alozie, has made the shortlist for the FIFPRO XI with teammates Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and Esther Okoronkwo — all instrumental in Nigeria’s 2024 WAFCON triumph — missing out. FIFPRO, which means the Fédération Internationale des Associations de Footballeurs Professionnels, announced the shortlist on Monday. “The FIFPRO Women’s World 11 finalists…
United States (U.S.) President-elect, Donald Trump, has announced the appointment of X owner, Elon Musk and American entrepreneur, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new initiative, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), aimed at overhauling federal bureaucracy and cutting down on wasteful spending. The announcement, released on Tuesday via a statement from the Trump transition team,…
