The prominent Kano businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, has been laid to rest in Madina, Saudi Arabia, in accordance with his final wish to be buried beside his late wife. Although his burial took place in Saudi Arabia, a funeral prayer was held in absentia at the Umar Bin Khattab Mosque in Kano….
Nollywood actress, Aisha Lawal, has denied claims that she received a Toyota Venza from National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) leader, Musiliyu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo. Describing the claim as false and defamatory, Lawal vowed to take legal action against the individual responsible for the allegations, declaring, âIâm going to court.â Speaking…
The Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) says its founder Fisayo Soyombo has been released from detention by the Nigerian Army. On Friday, FIJ reported that Soyombo had been arrested and detained for three days by the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers state. But the military authorities said…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday announced that the University of Maiduguri would be renamed in honour of the late leader, Muhammadu Buhari. The institution will now be known as Muhammadu Buhari University, Maiduguri. Presiding over the session, President Tinubu delivered a stirring tribute, celebrating Buhariâs life as one defined by discipline, moral fortitude, and…
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday recalled how he threatened to sack Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, over development projects in the FCT and their impact on his political success in 2027. Tinubu, speaking during the Salah homage, by the FCT Minister and top government officials at the Presidential Villa, Abuja,…
Reality TV star Tuoyo Ideh has raised concerns about the increasing reliance on prostitution and hookups, warning that it could lead many people to a life of loneliness, sadness, and depression. Taking to his Instagram Story, Tuoyo expressed his worries about how societal trends are shaping relationships, stating that the continuous normalization of paid sex…
A high-ranking member of the Nigerian Army during the military years, General Ishola Williams (rtd), says contrary to the disclosure in a recently released book by former Head of State, Gen Ibrahim Babangida, the ex-military general prepared the late General Sani Abacha to take over before his controversial annulment of June 12, 1993. Gen Williams,…
Vladimir Putin admitted Saturday Russian air defence was working when an Azerbaijani Airlines plane tried to land in Grozny before crashing, breaking the Kremlinâs silence as speculation mounted Russia may have accidentally shot the plane. The Russian leader called his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev, apologising the incident took place in Russian airspace, while stopping short…
Tragedy struck on Wednesday morning at the Islamic High School in Bashorun, Ibadan, as a stampede occurred during a children’s Christmas party, resulting in the deaths of several children. The party was organized by Agidigbo 88.7 FM, Ibadan, led by Oriyomi Hamzat, in collaboration with Queen Naomi Silekunola Ogunwusi, the ex-wife of the Ooni of…
The Senate President, Godwill Akpabio, in Akwa Ibom State on Friday, said that there will be no political party in the state come the 2027 general election. This is as he stated that the Peoples Democratic Partyâs umbrella has been torn into shreds and can no longer protect the people. Akpabio, who represents Akwa Ibom…