A Nigerian computer engineering graduate, Oluwagorom Smyth Alasonye Nosike, has recounted a harrowing five-year imprisonment for crimes he insists he did not commit. He shared his story on Facebook, highlighting how a single night in 2019 changed the course of his life. After relocating to Lagos in 2019, Nosike moved in with a former schoolmate …
The Federal Government has redeployed police officers previously assigned to VIP protection to vulnerable communities in Kwara State following a wave of deadly terrorist attacks. The move forms part of renewed security measures aimed at restoring confidence and strengthening protection in affected areas. In a statement issued on Friday, February 13, the Minister of Information …
Nigerian skitmaker and musician, Nasiru Lawal, popularly known as Nasboi, has opened up about a recent heartbreak that left him emotionally shaken, declaring that he will not be giving love another chance anytime soon. The entertainer, best known for his hit song 'Short Skirt', shared his feelings in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) …
The family of veteran actor Pete Edochie has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) to track down a TikToker who circulated false reports of the actor’s death. The controversy erupted after viral claims about Edochie’s passing were debunked by both the actor’s family and management. Leo Edochie, the actor’s first son, described the news …
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismantled a notorious armed robbery syndicate operating across Abuja. Authorities arrested 13 suspects and recovered weapons, ammunition, and a stolen vehicle. This was revealed in a statement issued on February 13, 2026, signed by SP Josephine Adeh, Police Public Relations Officer of the FCT Police Command, Abuja, …
The 2026 football calendar is barely underway, yet the managerial carousel is already spinning at full speed. Across Europe’s elite leagues, impatience has become the dominant currency. Reputation offers no shield. Silverware provides no immunity. Even long-term “projects” now operate on short-term tolerance. In just weeks, five high-profile managers have lost their jobs, each exit …
Nigeria’s capital importation rose to $21 billion in the first 10 months of 2025. The figure marks a 75 per cent increase from the $12 billion recorded in the same period of 2024. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, disclosed this during the 2026 budget defence before the Joint House of …
The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) and the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM Bank) have formed a strategic partnership to unlock long-term financing for Nigeria’s sugar industry. At a high-level meeting in Abuja, both institutions agreed to work together to drive large-scale sugar production and reduce the country’s heavy reliance on imports. Leading the NSDC team, …
Popular Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo has sparked conversation with her take on why marriages fail, claiming that men are responsible for the majority of broken unions. On her Instagram page, the actress wrote, “Men contribute 95 per cent in failed marriages. Many marriages fail because a significant number of men neglect, cheat, devalue, emotionally harm, …
U.S. job growth likely improved slightly in January, helped by fewer post-holiday layoffs, but economists say the labor market remains fragile amid trade tensions and tighter immigration policies. The Labor Department’s employment report, released Wednesday after a delay caused by a federal government shutdown, is expected to show nonfarm payrolls increased by about 70,000 jobs …
