As the nation groans under hunger, hardship and inflation, the governor of the Central Bank, CBN, Yemi Cardoso, and his four deputies are lavishing in abundance, purchasing ulta-modern armored vehicles and smiling home with jumbo allowances. The CBN governor and his deputies were nominated and confirmed by the Senate in September 2023. DAILY NIGERIAN gathered…
Yoruba adages will say, ” oju ti yi o ba ni kale, ko ni ti owuro sepin” In lieu of this, Omo BAO aspiration is never a do or die, he’s always of a good conduct and peoples’-oriented type. Ibadan North FC is agog when his name appear on the list of the contest. I…
Justice S.M. Shuaibu of the Federal High Court sitting in Kano, on Friday, convicted and sentenced a Kannywood actress, Saadatu Mohammed Inuwa (a.k.a Samha) to six months imprisonment for the abuse and mutilation of the Naira. The commission’s Kano Zonal Directorate apprehended the actress on 4 February after a video circulated on social media showing…
Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the immediate-past Governor of Ekiti State and former Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), has extended heartfelt Christmas and New Year wishes to Nigerians, urging them to remain hopeful and committed to building a better nation despite the challenges of the past year. In his Christmas message, issued head of his…
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has cautioned politicians against any plans to manipulate the outcome of the 2027 governorship election in the state. Speaking on Thursday during his monthly media briefing at the Government House in Umuahia, the governor urged political actors to allow the will of the people to prevail. He said the…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kaduna Sector Command, on Saturday confirmed seven passengers dead in a road traffic crash at Hayin Gada, Kaduna. The Sector Commander, Mr Kabir Nadabo, confirmed the accident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna. Nadabo said, “The road traffic crash occurred at Hayin…
Terrorists on Saturday launched a fresh attack along the Isanlu Makutu–Idofin highway in Yagba East LGA, Kogi State, throwing residents and travellers into panic. Eyewitnesses said the gunmen struck suddenly in the afternoon, forcing people to flee. The number of abducted victims remains unknown as details are still sketchy. Communities around the area have reportedly…
A former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, has downplayed the growing momentum of the opposition coalition, suggesting that internal power tussles among key figures—many of whom are eyeing the presidential ticket—could undermine its chances in the 2027 general elections. Omisore said the coalition’s unity is superficial, given that “everyone…
Chioma Akpotha, Gabriel Afolayan, and Femi Adebayo were among the winners at the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA). The annual event, which recognises outstanding performances in television, film, and entertainment, took place on Saturday night at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. Akpotha and Adebayo won ‘Best Lead Actress’ and ‘Best Lead…
A young protester has joined the #EndBadGovernance protest, stating that her father can no longer afford to buy her biscuits and pay her school fees. In an interview with Vanguard News on August 2, 2024, the young girl explained why she decided to participate in the protest on its second day. She said, “I am…
