The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has approved revocation of 4,794 land titles, over non-payment of Ground Rent, for more than 40 years. In the Central Area, Garki I and II, Wuse I and II, Asokoro, Maitama and Guzape, a total of 8,375 property owners have not paid Ground Rent in the last…
The Federal Government has responded to the growing controversy surrounding the recently released 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Thursday, praised the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) for its swift action in addressing the issues. “The Ministry acknowledges the concerns raised by candidates and…
President Bola Tinubu has directed financial and capital market authorities to monitor the increasing use of stablecoins and digital currencies in Nigeria, cautioning that the shift away from traditional banking systems presents emerging challenges that must be proactively managed. Speaking at the 18th Annual Banking and Finance Conference of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of…
No fewer than six people have lost their lives in an auto crash at Second Rainbow in the Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State. Our correspondent gathered that the incident occurred about 4 pm on Sunday. An eyewitness who spoke to our correspondent on condition of anonymity narrated that the incident occurred after…
Controversial Nigerian singer, Olalomi Habeeb Okikiola popularly known as Portable is set to release another song titled ‘Ganusi’. Ganusi has turned a popular slang after Popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate made the comment ahead of the Fidau prayer held in honour of his late mother, Alhaja Halimah Anifowoshe….
The UK Home Office has announced an increase in the monthly proof-of-funds requirement for student visa applicants, raising the amount to £1,483 (approximately N3 million) starting January 2, 2025. This adjustment aims to address inflation and reflect the rising cost of living in the UK. In an official document, the Home Office outlined that the…
The Edo State Government on Monday said it has commenced necessary legal consultations towards taking a decisive legal action against the Neo Black Movement, also known as Black Axe, over the recent spate of killings and cult-related violence in the state. This was contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday…
Chief Segun Sowunmi, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has declared that the biggest challenge the party currently faces is Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Wike, the immediate past governor of Rivers state is a PDP chieftain but serves in the Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration….
Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable, has stirred another wave of drama with a new diss track targeting Nollywood stars Iyabo Ojo, Tonto Dikeh, and others, following the leak of a private WhatsApp group. The controversy erupted after social commentator Verydarkman released a series of WhatsApp messages showing Iyabo Ojo and Tonto Dikeh actively pushing for justice…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Nigeria after a successful working visit to China and the United Kingdom. The announcement was made known by the special adviser to the president on Social media, Dada Olusegun, on Sunday night. Recall that Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser on information and strategy to the president revealed on…