Social media users have continued to react to a trending video of controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, slapping a pastor who came to preach at his bar. Tribune Online reports that in the viral Instagram live video, the ‘Zazu’ singer accused the pastor of driving away customers from his bar. Angered…
A large crowd of activists flooded Abuja’s Three Arms Zone, yesterday, demanding sweeping reforms in the oil sector. Organised by the APC Solidarity and Development Forum and comprising youth and civil society organisations, the protesters expressed frustration over soaring fuel prices, persistent fuel scarcity, and the intensifying economic hardship affecting Nigerians. Speaking to journalists during…
Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles have secured their place in the 2025 African Nations Championship after a commanding 3-1 victory over Ghana’s Black Galaxies at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Saturday. Following a goalless draw in the first leg in Accra, the Eagles B dominated the return fixture with three first-half goals. Remo Stars…
Social media was abuzz on Friday following concerns about the operations of CBEX, a digital asset trading platform, with several users warning that it shows signs of being a Ponzi scheme. On Wednesday, an X user, Man of Letters (@Letter_to_Jack), posted a cautionary note after learning about an individual who reportedly invested $1,000 in CBEX…
The National President NULASS kicks against the appointment of Èric Sekou chelle as Super Eagles Head Coach, stating the appointment as a slap in the face of our nation’s abundant pool of local coaching talent. The recent appointment of Èric Chelle as the Super Eagles Head Coach has stirred significant controversy, with the National President…
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture of $2.04m and seven property connected to a former- Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Justice Akintayo Aluko made the order on Thurday following an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, which is investigating alleged fraudulent activities linked to Emefiele. The…
The governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Olumide Akpata lost his polling unit to his People’s Democratic Party (PDP) counterpart, Asue Ighodalo. According to results declared at his Polling Unit 11, Ward 6, Oredo Local Government Area, Ighodalo polled 41 votes while Akpata trailed with 32 votes. Senator Monday Okpehbolo of the All Progressives…
Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Squad of the Osun State Police Command have arrested and paraded a dismissed soldier, Emmanuel Anthony, 34, for his involvement in a kidnapping operation and extortion of N3 million from victims. Anthony, who claimed to have served in the Nigerian Army for over 14 years, including a foreign mission under the…
Nigerian artistes Rema, Mercy Chinwo, D’banj and Ayra Starr were among the big winners at the 2025 Trace Awards. Rema secured two major awards, winning ‘Album of the Year’ for Heis and ‘Best Male Artist’. Ayra Starr was recognised as the ‘Best West African Artist’. Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo took home the ‘Best Gospel Artist’…
The Association of Southern Nigerian Students (ASONIS) National Body Elect is proud to commend the Nigerian Senate for the successful passage of the groundbreaking bill establishing the Southwest Development Commission. This visionary legislative achievement, championed under the astute leadership of Senate President, Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio, and supported by all senators representing the Southwest senatorial…