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Sanwo-Olu Enacts ₦4.4 Trillion Lagos Budget for 2026
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has formally signed the ₦4.4 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, setting the framework for the state’s fiscal and development priorities in the new year.…
Trump Says Losing Nobel Peace Prize Frees Him From ‘Thinking Only of Peace’ in Message to Norway’s PM
U.S. President Donald Trump has asserted that his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize has influenced his foreign policy outlook, saying he no longer feels bound to “think purely…
DSS Takes Malami Into Custody Moments After Bail Release From Kuje Prison
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has been re-arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) shortly after fulfilling his bail conditions and…
Malami’s Son Rearrested at Kuje Prison Shortly After Bail Release
Abdulaziz Malami, the son of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has been rearrested by security operatives at the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja, barely…
Nigerian Monarch Prof. Ekelekamchukwu Alphonsus Ngwadom Jailed in US Medicaid Fraud Case, Ordered to Pay Over $70,000 in Restitution
A Nigerian traditional ruler and United States–based academic, Prof. Ekelekamchukwu Alphonsus Ngwadom, has been convicted and sentenced by a court in North Carolina for defrauding the Medicaid system of more…
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Atiku Reacts to Son’s Defection to APC, Says son’s Choice Is Personal
Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to the defection of his son, Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, popularly known as Abba,…
Atiku Abubakar’s Son Defects to APC, Declares Support for Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election
Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring his support for…
Dele Momodu formally defects to ADC, says he seeks no elective office
Former presidential candidate and media entrepreneur, Dele Momodu, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a new phase in his political engagement. Momodu announced his defection on Thursday…
2027 politics: Former Abia governors unite to challenge Otti’s re-election bid
Political tension is steadily building in Abia State ahead of the 2027 general elections, following moves by former governors and opposition figures to challenge the re-election bid of Governor Alex…
APC e-registration: Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia formally enrolls as APC number one member
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has officially registered as the number one member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, marking his participation in the party’s…
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Blord trademarks ‘Ratel’, issues cease-and-desist notice to VeryDarkMan
Celebrity Nigerian cryptocurrency entrepreneur, Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as Blord, has formally warned social media commentator VeryDarkMan to stop using the name “Ratel” following its registration as a trademark.…
Mother of Destiny Boy Speaks on Circumstances Surrounding Singer’s Death
Saida, the mother of late Afrobeat singer Afeez Adeshina, popularly known as Destiny Boy, has disclosed the circumstances surrounding her son’s death, saying he passed away after a prolonged battle…
Burial of Gospel Singer Omije Ojumi Postponed Amid Reported Family Dispute
Plans for the burial of late gospel musician Omije Ojumi have been suspended, organisers announced on Saturday, citing unresolved family-related issues. The development was disclosed by fellow gospel artiste Lanre…
Popular Nigerian Singer Destiny Boy Dies at 22
Nigerian singer Afeez Adeshina, popularly known as Destiny Boy, has died at the age of 22, sending shockwaves through the country’s music community. News of his passing became public on…
Former Nickelodeon Child Star Kianna Underwood Dies in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run
Former Nickelodeon child actor Kianna Underwood has died after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run incident in Brooklyn, New York, authorities have confirmed. Underwood, 33, was fatally injured…
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Ghana Arrests 53 Nigerians in Coordinated Cybercrime Raids Across Accra
Ghanaian security agencies have arrested 53 Nigerian nationals following a coordinated crackdown on suspected cybercrime operations across multiple communities in the Greater Accra Region. The arrests followed an intelligence-led operation…
US delivers military supplies to Nigeria to boost security operations
The United States has delivered a consignment of military supplies to Nigerian security agencies as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security operations across the country. The delivery was confirmed…
Indonesia bans Elon Musk’s X over risks linked to AI-generated pornographic images
Indonesia has become the first country to block access to Elon Musk’s social media platform X, citing concerns over the spread of non-consensual and pornographic images generated through its artificial…
Trump warns of further US strikes if alleged killings of Christians continue in Nigeria
United States President Donald Trump has warned that Washington could carry out further military strikes in Nigeria if what he described as the continued killing of Christians in the country…
US immigration detains Ghana’s wanted ex-finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta
United States immigration authorities have detained Ken Ofori-Atta, Ghana’s former finance minister, who is wanted in his home country on suspicion of corruption, according to his legal representatives. Ofori-Atta, 66,…