Oba Oladipo Olaitan Appointed as New Afenifere Leader
Oba Oladipo Olaitan has been appointed as the new leader of Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, following the passing of Chief Ayo Adebanjo. The decision was made during the group’s monthly general meeting held at Adebanjo’s residence in Isanya Ogbo, Ogun State. Oba Olaitan, who has been a member of Afenifere for over 45 years, […]
Enugu Assembly Moves to Regulate Tenancy Fees, Protect Tenants
The Enugu State House of Assembly has introduced a bill aimed at curbing alleged exploitation in agency and legal fees for tenancy agreements. According to the House, the bill responds to growing complaints from residents about excessive charges imposed by landlords on tenants and prospective renters. Titled The Bill for a Law to Amend the […]
World’s Longest-Kissing Couple Announce Heartbreaking Split
Ekkachai and Laksana Tiranarat, the Thai couple who set the Guinness World Record for the longest kiss in 2013, have sadly revealed that they are no longer together. The pair made history by locking lips for an astonishing 58 hours and 35 minutes, surpassing their previous record of 46 hours and 24 minutes in 2011. […]
FCCPC Summons MultiChoice Nigeria Over Planned Price Hike
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned MultiChoice Nigeria over its planned increase in cable TV subscription prices, set to take effect on March 1, 2025. Exercising its powers under Sections 32 and 33 of the FCCPA, the FCCPC has directed MultiChoice Nigeria’s Chief Executive Officer to appear for an investigative hearing […]
JAMB Confirms UTME Registration Ends March 8, No Extension Planned
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reaffirmed that the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration will close on March 8, with no plans for an extension. This was disclosed in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, who emphasized that the deadline remains unchanged. “The registration […]
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Sues Senate President Godswill Akpabio for N100 Billion Over Defamation
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a defamation lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio over alleged derogatory remarks made about her. The lawsuit, filed on February 25, 2025, at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, also names the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Mfon Patrick, a senior legislative aide to Akpabio, as co-defendants. Akpoti-Uduaghan’s legal action […]
US Aligns with Russia in UN Votes on Ukraine War Resolutions
In a striking shift in foreign policy, the United States has twice sided with Russia in key United Nations votes marking the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, signaling a significant change under the Trump administration. First, the US voted against a European-backed resolution at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, […]
El-Rufai: Tinubu, Not National Assembly, Rejected My Ministerial Nomination
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has dismissed claims that the National Assembly rejected his ministerial nomination, insisting that President Bola Tinubu simply changed his mind. In August 2023, the Senate withheld El-Rufai’s confirmation as a ministerial nominee, citing security reports from the State Security Service. However, speaking in an interview on Arise TV on […]
Over $1.5 Trillion Repatriated to US During Trump Administration Amid Tax Cuts
During President Donald Trump’s tenure, over $1.5 trillion was repatriated into the United States from overseas. This influx was largely attributed to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which incentivized companies to bring back profits held abroad. The repatriation aimed to stimulate domestic investment, job creation, and economic growth. However, the long-term impact […]
Sowore Confronts Security Officers at Abuja Court Over Attempt to Block His Entry
Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), clashed with security officers at the Federal High Court in Abuja after they attempted to prevent his entry. The officers, drawn from the Nigeria Police and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), were stationed at the court […]