Suspected kidnappers on Sunday abducted the Onogie of Udo-Eguare, a traditional ruler in the Igueben Local Government Area in Edo Central, Edo State. This was contained in a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu. Yamu added that others whose number cannot be ascertained as of press time were also kidnapped. He…
The CEO, MTN Nigeria, Karl Toriola, has said the telecom sector in Nigeria is now in an intensive care unit (ICU) gasping for breath. Speaking virtually at a hybrid telecom investment forum organised by FDC on Tuesday in Lagos, he said there’s an urgent need to rescue the sector from collapse. Toriola, who differed with…
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has issued an important notice to applicants who submitted their recruitment applications before the recent upgrade of its portal. According to a press release dated 1st August 2025 and signed by the Secretary to the Board, Maj. Gen. (Rtd.) AM Jibril, all application records submitted…
Big Brother Naija “No Loose Guard” season, Kellyrae, has emerged winner of the highly anticipated grand prize of N100m prize. The 34-year-old professional singer hails from Sapele, Delta state. Kellyrae edged out Wanni in the finale, capping off an intense and entertaining season that captivated audiences nationwide. Throughout the season, Kellyrae’s charisma, intelligence, and strategic…
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has cancelled centralised May Day celebrations in Rivers and Edo states, citing the imposition of emergency rule in Rivers and alleged political interference in the affairs of its Edo State council. The national leadership of the NLC has directed all affiliated industrial unions in Rivers State to organize and limit…
A Councillor representing Kinkiba Ward in Soba Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Sunusi Hashim, has appointed 18 special advisers to strengthen his grassroots administration. The aides were inaugurated on Sunday during a ceremony held at L.E.A. Primary School, Kinkiba, which was attended by APC stakeholders, party loyalists, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and community members….
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has revoked several traditional titles, including those held by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Governor Boni Haruna, and himself. The decision follows the restructuring of emirates and chiefdoms across the state. Governor Fintiri made the announcement during the coronation ceremony of the newly installed Chief of Madagali. He…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that no state government in Nigeria is in need of a federal bailout under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, a situation he described as a significant problem solved. Speaking on Channels Television’s “Politics Today” on Tuesday, Wike highlighted the improved financial standing…
Queen Dami, the girlfriend of Nigerian singer Portable, has reacted to allegations of killing her late husband, Alaafin of Oyo, Lamidi Adeyemi III. The mother of one made headlines in November 2020 after fleeing the Alaafin’s castle, leaving her marriage to the traditional monarch behind. Recently, she and Portable have been buzzing the internet with…
The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Thursday, slammed authorities of the Nigerian Police Force over continued detention of the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore. While condemning the arrest of the human rights activist, the NLC also said it would not allow Nigeria to slide into the dark…