New data from the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), shows that Nigerian states paid N455.38 billion in foreign debt service in 2025, up from N362.08 billion in 2024. This represents a year-on-year increase of N93.30 billion, or 25.77 per cent. The rise indicates that states devoted a larger portion of their FAAC allocations…
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Tems, has become the first African female artiste to record seven entries on the United States Billboard Hot 100 chart. The Nigerian singer secured this record after her track “What You Need” entered the chart at number 93 this week. This latest entry brings her total count to seven, placing her in…
The Senate has called for the full and timely implementation of allocations to the defence sector, cautioning that any delay could weaken Nigeria’s fight against insecurity. The appeal was made during a budget defence session on Wednesday, where the Minister of Defence presented the ministry’s 2025 performance review and proposed 2026 budget before lawmakers. Chairman…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)has issued a strong warning to candidates registering forthe 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination(UTME ), cautioning them against providing false ormisleading information during the registration process . According to the board, candidates who submit incorrect personal or academic details risk losing their admission and may face additional sanctions ,…
Former Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has expressed support for Cristiano Ronaldo amid reports that the Al Nassr forward staged a brief strike, insisting that the Saudi Pro League owes much of its global profile to the Portuguese superstar. Kroos was commenting on Ronaldo’s decision to miss two matches after reportedly growing frustrated by the…
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has clarified that he has never had a personal or political relationship with President Bola Tinubu, insisting that their paths were never meant to align. El-Rufai, a chieftain of the coalition-led African Democratic Congress (ADC), made the remarks during an interview on Trust TV, dismissing claims that he and…
Tragedy struck the Funbi Fagun area of Ondo West Local Government Area as a 27-year-old woman, Faith Olusesan, was brutally macheted to death in her sister’s residence. The incident occurred on Friday, February 6, 2026, when an unspecified number of assailants armed with machetes and other dangerous weapons reportedly invaded the home of a serving…
The Senate on Tuesday commenced an emergency plenary session to deliberate on the controversial amendments to the Electoral Act. The emergency sitting was convened amid growing protests by Nigerians and civil society groups calling for the inclusion of mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results. The session comes less than a week after the passage…
The Malaysian government has announced plans to introduce a new digital platform that will allow employers to hire foreign workers directly, removing the need for private recruitment agents that have long controlled the process. According to Economic Times, the initiative, disclosed by Malaysia’s Human Resources Minister, Datuk Seri Ramanan Ramakrishnan, is aimed at cutting recruitment…
Controversial rapper 50 Cent has mocked NFL star Stefon Diggs after he and Cardi B sparked breakup rumors during the 2026 Super Bowl. The “In Da Club” rapper took to Instagram following the game, writing: “Can you imagine waking up this morning and you done lost this b!tch and the Super Bowl. I would tell…
