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In a significant diplomatic and economic development, the Saudi Government has committed to providing a "substantial" foreign exchange deposit to enhance Nigeria's forex liquidity. Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, announced the pledge following a bilateral...

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, revealed a disturbing incident on Friday, stating that he was arrested by the police in Owerri and subsequently handed over to a group of waiting thugs who subjected him to a severe beating. Ajaero reported that the seven...

Bayer Leverkusen's rising star, Nathan Tella, has been handed a momentous debut call-up to the Super Eagles squad ahead of the highly anticipated 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Zimbabwe. The 24-year-old forward, who has showcased his prowess in four appearances for the...

Siminalayi Fubara, the Governor of Rivers State, publicly expressed unity and respect for his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, during the rededication service of the 2023/2024 legal year of the Rivers state judiciary. The event, held at Saint Cyprian Anglican Church in Port Harcourt, witnessed a...

Nigerian transgender fashion influencer Jay Boogie reveals a harrowing tale of financial and health distress after a botched plastic surgery. The surgery, performed by Dr. Dinma of Curvy Girl Essentials, has led to severe kidney issues, requiring expensive dialysis treatments. In a plea for...

The Department of State Services (DSS) in Nigeria has issued a stern warning to individuals or groups engaging in illegitimate acts or making inflammatory statements that could disrupt public order. The caution, delivered by Peter Afunaya, the DSS spokesperson, comes in response to what the...

Several revered Nollywood actors, celebrated for their contributions to Nigerian cinema, find themselves grappling with severe health issues, prompting heartfelt appeals for assistance from the public. Amaechi Muonagor, a veteran actor, recently disclosed his battle with paralysis affecting his...

Former Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency representative, Dachung Musa Bagos, revealed that four individuals in his constituency lost their lives following his dismissal by the Appeal Court on Wednesday. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels TV, Bagos expressed the despair gripping his...

Image Credit: Gage Skidmore Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has been hospitalized in Mexico City after suffering a stroke on Wednesday. TMZ reported that sources suggest the illness might be a less serious episode of vertigo. The 73-year-old tech entrepreneur and...

Passengers faced chaos and disruption at Abuja's Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) followed through on their threat to halt all flights to Owerri, Imo state. This action stems from last week's assault on NLC President Joe...

Detained former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has been released on bail after spending 151 days in custody. The Abuja High Court ordered his release, despite objections from the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission...

Yemi Alade opens up about the pressure to marry, highlighting family and societal expectations. In a recent interview with Cool FM, the popular Nigerian singer addressed the persistent inquiries about her marital status. Alade dismissed rumors of her marriage to her manager and emphasized her...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed nine new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The appointments are for a five-year term, subject to Senate confirmation. According to Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, these appointments...

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to kick off their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, with their first match against the Crocodiles of Lesotho scheduled for November 17. This much-anticipated game will be held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Shortly after that, the...

Pastor Isaac Oyedepo, the son of Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, has resigned from his position as the national youth pastor of the Youth Alive Fellowship (YAF), the youth wing of the church. His departure, confirmed by Church Gist, a media platform associated...

Chef Dammy is facing a legal battle initiated by Pastor Prophet Adegoke Jeremiah, who took legal action against her shortly after she publicly expressed concerns about her safety, holding him responsible should anything untoward happen to her. In the court documents dated October 23, Pastor...

In a distressing incident at Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ogun State, suspected armed robbers invaded a hostel in the Abapawa area of the campus, where they perpetrated a harrowing act by raping four female students. The criminals struck in the early hours of Tuesday, causing an...

President Bola Tinubu, during his speech at the green economy summit in Minna, Niger state, assured Nigerians that the "tough" decisions taken by his administration would soon bear fruit. The event, themed 'Sustainable future: Harnessing green assets and innovation for Niger state’s prosperity,'...

In a significant turn of events, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published amended lists of governorship candidates in Bayelsa State for the upcoming election on November 11. This revised list notably excludes Timipre Sylva, the governorship candidate of the All...

The new Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has taken a bold step toward enhancing transparency and accountability within the organization. Olukoyede has ordered all EFCC staff to declare their assets, aligning with civil service regulations and...