Politics

Nigerian singer Paul Okoye, popularly known as Rudeboy, has threatened legal action against a social media user who accused him of sexually coercing a former domestic worker—an allegation he has described as false and defamatory. The controversy erupted after photos from the 25th birthday celebration of his wife, Ivy Ifeoma, […]

Fuel marketers under the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) have asked the Dangote Refinery to improve product availability and pricing for wider distribution across the country. DAPPMAN spokesperson Ikem Ohia said marketers want a more transparent system that allows bulk supply through their existing depot networks […]

Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has conceded defeat to his predecessor, Peter Mutharika, following last week’s presidential election, which was largely shaped by economic hardship and fuel shortages. In a national address on Wednesday, Chakwera, 70, acknowledged Mutharika’s insurmountable lead and pledged a peaceful transfer of power, saying he respects the […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ilorin Zonal Directorate has arrested 28 suspected internet fraudsters across Ilorin, Kwara State, following credible intelligence. The suspects were apprehended in Tanke, University Road, Oshin, and Agbabiaka areas. Authorities seized seven luxury vehicles, two motorcycles, along with expensive phones and laptops believed to […]

The Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, has defended the government’s borrowing practices, stating that loans are a normal part of budgeting and not a sign of financial weakness. Speaking in Abuja, Adedeji said the Tinubu administration has ended the controversial “Ways and Means” funding method, […]

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has dismissed claims that her 65th birthday fundraiser was tied to President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. Speaking during an interactive session with State House correspondents on Tuesday, Mrs Tinubu clarified that the initiative was solely aimed at completing the long-delayed National Library complex […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated pro-democracy activist and veteran columnist, Dr Femi Orebe, on his 80th birthday. Orebe, who has spent over three decades writing extensively on Nigerian and international politics, is widely regarded for his incisive commentaries and interventions in public affairs that have shaped discourse and influenced […]

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has launched Smart Green Schools, a flagship initiative aimed at transforming education through world-class infrastructure, technology-driven learning, and experiential teaching methods. He described the programme as a covenant with the future, stressing that Africa’s sovereignty and relevance begin in classrooms. The governor justified allocating 33% […]

The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has applauded the Ilorin Emirate Durbar Committee for elevating the annual cultural festival to global recognition. He gave the commendation at his palace in Ilorin, Kwara State, when he received the committee’s chairman and members, who presented him with the “Best Cultural Award” […]

NATO on Tuesday condemned Russia’s recent “escalatory” airspace violations along its eastern flank, following an incident last week when Russian jets breached Estonian airspace for 12 minutes, prompting emergency NATO talks under Article 4. The alliance’s 32 member states warned Russia to halt these dangerous actions that risk miscalculation and […]