The Seme land border has been granted approval for reopening by the Federal Government of Nigeria, specifically for the importation of vehicles. This information was disclosed by Ibrahim Musa, the Director of Road Transport in the Ministry of Transportation, during an ECOWAS meeting between officials from Nigeria and Benin Republic. Musa explained that the decision…
During an interview with BBC Radio 1Xtra, Burna Boy reflected on his experience of performing in a stadium in the South-Eastern region of Nigeria for the first time. He expressed that the overwhelming turnout of fans made him realize the extent of his popularity. Burna Boy acknowledged that the South-Eastern audience tends to have a…
President Bola Tinubu has responded to media reports regarding a purported 114% increase in his salary, as well as that of Vice President Kasim Shettima, elected federal and state political office holders, and judicial officers. Through a statement issued by his special adviser on special duties, communications, and strategy, Dele Alake, President Tinubu made it…
Ayo Sogunro, a Nigerian lawyer and activist, has shared the story of how he ended up spending a night in a police cell in Abuja after a married female friend visited him in his hotel room. In a detailed Twitter thread on Wednesday, Sogunro explained that he had arrived in Abuja for a human rights…
Prophet Gabriel Evans, a prominent figure in the Celestial Church of Christ, has addressed the comments made by Senior Pastor David Ibiyeomie of Salvation Ministries, who expressed his dislike for white garment churches. During a service, Ibiyeomie openly expressed his aversion towards the worship style of the Celestial Church of Christ, stating that many would…
In the Aba South Senior Magistrate’s Court, a 60-year-old pastor named Chukwuemeka Orji was remanded in the Correctional Centre following allegations of repeatedly raping a 13-year-old girl. The victim, who resided with Mr. Orji, disclosed that she informed his wife, Mercy, after he had raped her for the third time. The survivor stated that the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released Samuel Ortom, the former Governor of Benue state. Ortom arrived at the Makurdi zonal office of the agency on Tuesday, June 20, accompanied by his media aide, Terver Akase, and Principal Special Assistant on Special Duties, Abraham Kwanhgu. During his tenure as governor, Ortom had handed…
On Tuesday, June 20, President Bola Tinubu gave his approval for the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria to be returned to the Office of the Vice President for supervision. This decision aligns with the respective establishment Acts governing these agencies. Previously, NEMA had been under the purview of…
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has disclosed that his predecessor, Bello Matawalle, left a meager sum of N4 million in the state’s treasury. Consequently, the state is currently burdened with a significant amount of debt, leading to unpaid salaries for civil servants and security personnel. Governor Lawal, who assumed office on May 29, 2023,…
During her performance at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, the 35-year-old singer, Adele, humorously mentioned dealing with a fungal skin infection called jock itch. She attributed the condition to sweating in her Spanx under the hot stage lights. Adele shared with the audience that she was feeling extremely hot and even joked about her perspiration,…
