Leo Dasilva, the Big Brother Naija reality show star, has revealed intentions to prepare his children for his death. Leo announced his decision to his supporters on Thursday via a post on the X platform. The reality star, who did not elaborate on his plan, added that he would begin the preparation once his children … Read more
Olanipekun Olukoyede, the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), revealed on Thursday that he turned down N500 million in offers from government officials during his mother’s funeral in 2019. The EFCC boss, speaking at the 38th Anti-Corruption Situation Room in Abuja, stated that ministers, directors, MDAs, and other high-ranking government officials sent … Read more
An early morning road accident occurred at 6 a.m. on Friday in Awka, Anambra State’s capital, killing two people, identified as a driver and a loader. Both guys, who work for Anambra Comfort Line, were alleged to be carrying luggage into the trunk of a Sienna vehicle in their loading bay, preparing to travel to … Read more
The Edo State House of Assembly has fired all political appointees employed by its 24 legislators. Special advisers (SAs) and senior special advisers (SSAs) are among those who have been affected. Speaker Blessing Agbebaku announced the decision in plenary Wednesday, noting that the sack takes immediate effect. He said that the impacted aides would still … Read more
The situation in Osun State erupted yesterday when fired local government chairmen and councillors returned to various councils, defying Governor Ademola Adeleke’s shutdown order. The governor ordered the councils’ closure on Monday following violent skirmishes between supporters of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), which killed six persons. … Read more
Olusegun Aganga, a former Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, has urged the government at all levels to develop industrialization programs that will boost Nigeria’s productivity, emphasizing that no country can thrive solely by exporting raw commodities. Aganga made the announcement while delivering a keynote lecture in Abuja on Thursday at the launch of the … Read more
Gunmen raided Elyon Paradise Ministry in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, during a vigil on Friday, shooting the pastor and kidnapping six church members in a savage incident that has left the town stunned. The attack occurred at 10 p.m. at a church near Delta State Polytechnic, leaving Apostle Divine Omodia hospitalized with bullet wounds. The attack … Read more
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and Mashariq Al Dhahabia, a Saudi Arabian company hired to service Nigerian pilgrims during the 2025 Hajj, have signed a revised contract agreement. During a press event on Saturday, NAHCON Chairman Prof. Abdullahi Usman Saleh stated that the altered agreement would mean Mashariq Al Dhahabia would no longer … Read more
The Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) Nigeria yesterday expressed concern about the recently suspended 4% charge on the Free on Board (FOB) value of imports by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), urging for policy reforms to protect Nigeria’s economic growth and competitiveness. The NCS implemented the levy in compliance with the terms of the Nigeria … Read more
The Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) has officially enrolled 2,229 students for the academic year 2023/2024, marking an important milestone in the institution’s development. At the university’s Convocation Square, students took the Matriculation Oath, confirming their identity as genuine members of the 12-year-old school. 343 matriculated students were admitted to the newly founded College of Health … Read more