The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended its congratulations to Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States, emphasizing the historic ties and shared values between the two nations. In a statement issued on Tuesday by Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria expressed optimism about fostering…
The factional leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has accused Rivers State Governor Siminialayi Fubara and four South-East governors of orchestrating a political conspiracy to derail President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 reelection bid. The group claims the alleged plot also targets the political influence of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, creating unrest within his home base of Rivers…
The incarcerated leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has slammed a N100 billion defamation lawsuit against a former media aide to President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, at the Enugu High Court. Kanu’s Special Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, who made this known in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, said the…
The Federal Government, through the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has defended the recent 50% tariff increase for telecom services, attributing the decision to mounting economic challenges. This comes amidst widespread public backlash and legal threats from advocacy groups and subscribers. Speaking on Tuesday during his appearance before lawmakers to defend…
Security personnel in Kano State have been cracking down on FM stations, searching for journalists who dared to cover a press conference held by the parents of victims of police brutality during the #EndBadGovernance protests. These protests, which took place last August, aimed to draw attention to the struggles faced by Nigerians, including bad governance,…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), in collaboration with other security agencies, has arrested 90 foreign nationals in Rivers State for alleged involvement in cybercrime. Rivers State Comptroller of NIS, Y.I. Abdulmajeed confirmed the arrests in a statement on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Abdulmajeed said the operation, which was based on credible intelligence, targeted a hideout…
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has thrown its weight behind the 2024 Tax Reform Bill currently before the National Assembly, describing it as a transformative step toward modernizing Nigeria’s tax system and aligning it with global standards. However, the agency also flagged areas requiring refinement to ensure the bill’s effective implementation and its…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has issued a rallying call to global investors, declaring that Nigeria and Africa are open for business and ready to defy narratives of doom and gloom often painted about the continent. Speaking on Tuesday at the ongoing World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, Shettima emphasized Nigeria’s growing investment potentials and…
Swanky Jerry, born Jeremiah Ogbodo, is a name synonymous with elegance, creativity, and transformation in African fashion. As a celebrated superstar stylist and founder of Swanky Signatures Styling, his journey from Lagos, Nigeria, to global fame is nothing short of inspirational. Swanky has not only defined fashion trends but also redefined the role of stylists…
A woman, Oluwakemi Akala and two men, Onyekachi Aguguo and Tsolaye Eburajolo, were on Tuesday arraigned by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency before the Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly dealing in 28 kilogrammes of Cannabis Indica. The trio are facing two counts bordering on conspiracy and importing of the hard drugs…
