Nigerian street-pop singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has turned down a ₦100 million offer to physically confront social media critic, VeryDarkMan (VDM), demanding a much higher fee of ₦1 billion instead. Their feud began after Portable publicly slammed VeryDarkMan for criticising President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. The duo have since been going head…
Anti-corruption agencies and organizations have proffered solutions on how Nigeria youths could be rescued from their present lust for illicit wealth acquisition through different corrupt practices such as internet fraud. The stakeholders who offered their submissions at the Town hall meeting in commemoration of the 2024 International anti-corruption Day at the South East zonal office…
Four Nigerians have made strides in international politics, securing various elected positions in the United States and Australia. A statement signed by the spokesperson for the Nigeria in Diaspora Commission, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, on Sunday disclosed that Dr Oye Owolewa, Segun Adeyina, Adeyemi Mobolade, and Chiaka Barry emerged victorious in recent elections, representing different communities and…
A former Chairman of Gombe State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Reconciliation Committee, Air Vice Marshal Shehu Adamu Fura (Rtd), has resigned from the party and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). AVM Fura, in a letter addressed to the PDP Ward Chairman of Pantami Ward in Gombe local government area, said his decision followed wide…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has granted administrative bail to the former group chief executive officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari Mele Kyari on wednesday honoured an invitation by EFCC over an alleged $7.2 billion dollar fraud during his tenure as the boss of the nation’s oil company. Kyari…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun and Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba were notably absent from the ongoing Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convention in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Despite internal crises and two adverse court rulings, the party went ahead with the exercise. Reports indicate that the Umar Damagum-led faction relied on a judgement from…
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) is set to open its recruitment portal for tax officer roles, with applications starting at midnight on November 2, 2024. This initiative aims to fill Officer I and Officer II positions in various states across Nigeria. FIRS is particularly encouraging women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities to apply. Positions…
American adult film star King Nazir has traveled to Nigeria to meet Daisy Melanin, another adult entertainer. This move comes after Daisy publicly asked for “8 strong men” to join her in a new video project. Daisy, who now lives in Nigeria, made her request online, which quickly caught King Nazir’s attention. Interested in the…
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has banned graduation ceremonies and Christmas parties in schools across the state to reduce the financial burden on parents and guardians. Mr Soludo gave the directive during a campaign rally organised by the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) on Friday in Awka North, ahead of the November 8 governorship election….
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man, Ahmed Abubakar, for allegedly attempting to procure ammunition for bandits operating in Zamfara State. Abubakar, reportedly from Gusau but residing in Anguwan Dodo, Gwagwalada, was picked up by operatives of the Mabushi Division on December 7, following what the police described as credible intelligence….