In a devastating midnight incident, the popular Ladipo Plank Market in Amukoko, Lagos State, was engulfed in a fierce blaze, resulting in the destruction of valuable goods and property worth millions of naira. Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyitolu, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency...
In an unexpected legal development, the organizers of the annual 'Warri Again Concert,' Brownhill Investments Company Limited, have taken legal action against renowned hip-hop artiste, Davido, seeking N2.3 billion in damages. The lawsuit, filed before the Delta State High Court, alleges a breach...
Prominent lawyer and former Secretary General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Professor Ben Nwabueze, passed away at 94. The family confirmed his death in a statement and expressed their grief while highlighting his significant contributions.
Professor Nwabueze was known for his exemplary life and legal...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the People's Democratic Party's 2023 presidential candidate, spoke out in Abuja following the Supreme Court's dismissal of his appeal challenging President Bola Tinubu's victory. The verdict has not deterred Atiku's commitment to Nigeria's political and...
The 19th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards took place at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Ikeja, Lagos, on October 29, 2023. The event brought together filmmakers from around the world to celebrate the outstanding achievements in African cinema. The prestigious awards ceremony was...
In the midst of mounting political tensions, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has firmly declared that he has committed no offense justifying impeachment by the Rivers State House of Assembly. Speaking before a gathering of his supporters at the Assembly Complex, the governor...
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has declared its intention to stage a protest in Imo State on November 1, with President Joe Ajaero vowing to mobilize members in full force. The NLC accused Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma of neglecting the welfare of Nigerian workers in the state, leading to...
Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man and a prominent global business magnate, recently experienced a significant dip in his financial status. After an impressive surge in his net worth between June and September, Dangote's fortunes took a downturn.
Data from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index...
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie made a significant announcement during an academic event, introducing Peter Obi as the victor of the 2023 Presidential election. Adichie, a known supporter of Obi, addressed the gathering, expressing her deep respect for him and considering him a beacon of hope for...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Prof Tunji Olaopa as the Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), with the announcement of eleven new members of the commission. This decision aligns with Section 154 of the Nigerian Constitution, granting the president the authority to...
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for Nigeria to move forward following the Supreme Court's validation of President Bola Tinubu's electoral victory. In a briefing with journalists at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa after a meeting with Tinubu, Jonathan emphasized the need to put the...
In a social media spat between Nigerian music stars, Davido and Dammy Krane, the former responded to the latter's claims. Dammy Krane had earlier called out Davido over an alleged debt, urging him to settle it for the sake of his daughter's school fees.
Via his X account, Dammy Krane expressed...
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has referred to himself as a "roving ambassador." He made this statement during a media interaction after a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Jonathan called for unity among political leaders and former...
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has extended his congratulations to President Bola Tinubu following the Supreme Court's confirmation of Tinubu's victory in the February 15, 2023, presidential election. Adeleke, a prominent member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), expressed...
In a harrowing turn of events, a 400-level student of Petrochemical Engineering at the University of Port Harcourt, Demain Okoligwe, has been arrested by the Rivers State Police Command. The charges against him are chilling — he is accused of brutally killing his girlfriend and harvesting her...
In a surprising development, Grace Taiga, the former director of legal services at Nigeria's petroleum ministry, who was accused of receiving bribes from Process and Industrial Developments (P&ID), has passed away. The circumstances of her death, however, were not disclosed to the public until...
The Labour Party (LP) has expressed its disappointment with the Supreme Court's verdict affirming President Bola Tinubu's victory in the February 25 presidential election. LP National Chairman Julius Abure criticized the decision, accusing the court of disregarding justice and good conscience...
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, affirmed President Bola Tinubu's leadership role not only in the All Progressives Congress (APC) but also in Nigeria during a visit by APC leaders from Rivers State. Wike emphasized that President Tinubu, as the country's leader, held the right to prioritize his...
Renowned Nigerian billionaire and philanthropist Femi Otedola has donated a remarkable N750 million to Augustine University, offering each of its 750 students a scholarship worth N1 million. As the newly appointed Chancellor of Augustine University, Otedola revealed this generous scholarship...
The Supreme Court has ruled on a case concerning double nomination, stating that it should not have reached the court, and there is a finality to litigation. The issue of double nomination was previously resolved in May. The court emphasized that it cannot engage in extensive explanations...
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