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 …
President Bola Tinubu has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to conduct themselves peacefully as the party begins its nationwide primary elections, warning against actions capable of creating division within the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued to mark the commencement of the primaries, Tinubu described …
The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has revealed that former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi once threatened to leave the opposition coalition over concerns that former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi was receiving preferential treatment. Abdullahi disclosed this during an interview with Symfoni TV on Thursday amid growing …
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, …
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has submitted his expression of interest and nomination forms, signalling his readiness to contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Atiku disclosed this on Thursday in a post on his X handle, describing his presidential bid as part of a broader …
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 …
