Following the continued seizure of allocations to the 30 local governments in Osun State by the Federal Government, it has been gathered that palaces in the state have been grounded by lack of funds. The traditional councils in each of the local governments in Nigeria statutorily take five percent of the local government allocations for…
A woman has left people stunned after claiming she’s pregnant at the same time as her mum, and with the same baby daddy. Jade explained in a video on YouTube that she’s expecting a daughter with YouTuber boyfriend Nick Yardy, while mum Dani is pregnant with his son. “We’re both welcoming Nick’s children,” OnlyFans model…
Reports emerged on Wednesday indicating that a French court has granted an order for the seizure of three presidential jets linked to the Federal Government of Nigeria. The court’s decision comes as part of a lawsuit filed by Zhongshan, a Chinese company, to ensure the payment of a $74.5 million compensation award. According to Premium…
The New African magazine has unveiled a list of 100 individuals who have made significant impacts across politics, business, science, sports, and civil society in 2024. This year’s edition takes an in-depth look at the lives and achievements of the individuals who are both on the continent and abroad, explained Anver Versi, editor of the…
Former Governor of Abia State and the lawmaker representing Abia North in the Senate, Orji Kalu, has revealed that he earns N14 million monthly as a member of the National Assembly. The former Senate Chief Whip made the revelation during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday. Kalu argued that the N14 million…
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has reported a steep decline in condom distribution in Nigeria, stating that it fell by 55 per cent over the past year as the global HIV response faces what the agency describes as its most serious setback in decades. Releasing its 2025 World AIDS Day report, Overcoming…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed a viral “wanted” noitce about Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, describing it as false, misleading, and not issued by the Force. The poster, which bore the inscription “SPECIAL POLICE WANTED” and carried Iyabo Ojo’s photograph, circulated widely on social media on Tuesday and Wednesday, sparking reactions among Nigerians. However,…
Brigadier-General Maharazu Tsiga (rtd) has regained his freedom after spending 56 days in captivity. Daily Trust had reported how the former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was abducted from his hometown in Bakori local government area (LGA) of Katsina state, on February 5, 2025. He was kidnapped alongside nine other residents. However,…
Swiss midfielder Silvan Wallner has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 22 as he wants to ‘follow Jesus Christ’ and honour Sabbaths. The young defender, who made his professional debut with FC Zurich in 2020 has made over 100 appearances, playing for two more club, Wil, and BW Linz, which he…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Federal University Oye-Ekiti branch, on Thursday, declared an indefinite strike over unpaid salaries. The union, in a letter dated September 11, 2025, and addressed to the institution’s Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olubunmi Shittu, said the action was in line with a national directive of ASUU. The letter, jointly signed by…