Former President Goodluck Jonathan has asked young Nigerians to prioritise competence over religion and tribe in choosing leaders. Speaking in an interview on Talking Books African, a programme by the Rainbow Book Club, Jonathan said Nigeria’s deepening divisions along tribal and religious lines remain one of the biggest obstacles to national development. The former president…
Controversial Nigerian singer Naira Marley has stirred reactions with his recent message to Muslim faithful observing Ramadan. Taking to social media, the Marlian Music boss called out those who were fasting yet still engaging in football betting. In a direct statement, he urged them to break their fast if they couldn’t refrain from gambling. “You…
A car hire operator has accused Nollywood actress Regina Daniels of owing him ₦570,000 after allegedly using his vehicle and driver for over a week without settling the full payment. The man said he was contacted about 12 days ago by someone who asked to hire his Toyota Prado to pick up a client in…
Grammy-nominated singer Davido has proudly shared that he has the phone numbers of 14 presidents, crediting his expansive network to the opportunities his music has provided for him and his family. Speaking at the “Elevate Africa” program, Davido discussed how his global success has helped open doors to influential connections worldwide.. He said: “Aside from…
The Ondo State Police Command has clarified the ownership of the articulated truck that crashed in Akungba Akoko, in Akoko South West Local Government Area of the state, killing many people. In a statement on Friday in Akure, the police said DeGreat Rismub Company owns the truck and not the Dangote Group, as earlier reported…
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun has said Nigeria’s first-ever foreign-currency domestic bond has secured $900m in subscriptions. While discussing the results of the historic bond issuance on Tuesday, Edun noted that the oversubscription reflects investor confidence in Nigeria’s economic stability and potential for growth. “The issuance of this…
The Federal Government has approved ₦758 billion in bonds to offset long-standing pension liabilities, including pension increases owed since 2007. The Director-General of the National Pension Commission, Omolola Oloworaran, disclosed this on Thursday in Yola at a two-day sensitisation workshop on the workings of the Contributory Pension Scheme for Employees and Pensioners in the North-East….
Amidst Nigeria’s harsh economic realities, an alarming number of youths have turned to selling explicit contents on various online platforms, often disregarding the far-reaching consequences of their actions on their lives, reputation, and mental well-being, writes VICTOR AYENI. Earlier this month, social media buzzed with a flurry of shocking video clips featuring a senior Equatorial…
The House of Representatives has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for an additional $347 million loan under the Federal Government’s 2025–2026 External Borrowing (Rolling) Plan. This followed the consideration and adoption of a report presented by the House Committee on Aids, Loans, and Debt Management, chaired by Abubakar Nalaraba (APC, Nasarawa), during Wednesday’s plenary session….
Tonye Patrick Cole, former governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, has slammed a N20 billion defamation suit against Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), over alleged defamatory statements. In a letter dated October 8 and sighted by our correspondent, Mr Cole, through his lawyer, Jibrin Okutepa, accused…
