The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought popular social media personality and self-styled relationship coach, Blessing CEO, before the Federal High Court in Lagos over allegations of fraud involving ₦36 million. Blessing CEO, legally known as Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, was arraigned on Friday before Justice D.I. Dipeolu at the Federal High Court, sitting …
A powerful blend of reflection, cultural critique, and diplomatic praise set the tone at the 4th Northern Film Summit and Turkish–Nigeria Film Screening Festival held in Abuja, where former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, delivered a striking defense of cinema as both education and social mirror. Sani challenged long-held assumptions about where meaningful filmmaking originates, …
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to go beyond sporting excellence, becoming a global stage where football’s most valuable assets both in skill and earnings collide. The tournament will feature players whose combined annual income crosses the $900 million mark, underscoring how football has evolved into one of the world’s most powerful entertainment industries …
Nigeria recorded the highest level of malnutrition in 2025 among 77 countries where Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) operates, the organisation’s Country Representative for Nigeria, Dr. Ahmed Aldikhari, has revealed. Aldikhari disclosed this in Abuja during the launch of MSF’s 2025 Country Activity Report for Nigeria, which highlighted worsening malnutrition, repeated disease outbreaks and persistent maternal …
Many Nigerians are again counting losses after another online investment platform identified as “XM Future Music Group” reportedly collapsed, leaving subscribers unable to access their funds amid rising concerns over fraudulent digital investment schemes operating across the country. The platform, popularly known as “XM,” allegedly promised investors returns of up to 100 per cent within …
The Federal Government has dismissed reports claiming that it approved a 40 per cent peculiar allowance for federal civil servants, clarifying that no such directive was issued by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. The clarification follows widespread media reports suggesting that the allowance had been approved as part …
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), has expressed concern about worrying surge in road accidents involving dispatch riders and commercial motorcyclists, saying the trend is becoming a major threat to road safety across the metropolis. The warning came during a strategic road safety and regulatory stakeholders’ engagement organised by LASTMA for courier and dispatch …
Nine African countries are currently listed under the United States’ highest travel advisory level, known as Level 4, Do Not Travel, highlighting the scale of insecurity across multiple regions of the continent. Out of 21 countries worldwide placed on the U.S. State Department’s strongest travel warning, nine are in Africa, meaning nearly half of the …
Food prices in Nigeria could decline by the next harvest season if governments at all levels strengthen security and take deliberate steps to reduce production costs for farmers, the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has said. Speaking on Tuesday in Lagos, the Deputy Chairman of AFAN, Lagos State Chapter, Mr Shakin Agbayewa, explained that …
ActionAid Nigeria has called for impeachment proceedings to be instituted against any state governor found culpable of diverting state resources to finance political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. The organisation's call followed allegations that some serving governors may be mobilising state resources to finance political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. The concerns …
