Nigerian Journalist Debunks Mike Adenuga Death Rumors
Reports of Globacom CEO Mike Adenuga’s death spread rapidly on social media on November 19. However, journalist Nifemi Oguntoye quickly stepped in to set the record straight. Oguntoye took to his X (formerly Twitter) handle to confirm that Adenuga is alive, dispelling the false rumors. “Mike Adenuga is alive,” he stated. Oguntoye’s swift clarification helped […]
PDP’s Ladi Adebutu Summoned by Ogun Police After DSS Ordeal
Ladi Adebutu, the 2023 governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was reportedly summoned by the Ogun State Police Command to appear at its headquarters in Abeokuta. This invitation is said to be in connection with alleged disturbances during the November 16, 2024 local government elections, in which the All Progressives Congress (APC) won […]
Ndume Urges Senate to Allow Late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah’s Widow to Succeed Him
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has called on the Senate to consider allowing the widow of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah to succeed him as the representative of Anambra South Senatorial District. Ndume made this plea during a valedictory session on Tuesday held in honor of the late senator. Emphasizing the importance of preserving […]
Pep Guardiola Agrees One-Year Extension to Stay at Manchester City
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has agreed to a one-year contract extension, extending his stay with the club to a decade. While City have declined to comment on the news, first reported by The Athletic, multiple sources confirm that Guardiola has opted to sign the new deal. The agreement could potentially include an option for […]
Army Chief Orders Probe Into Alleged Assault Captured in Viral Video
The Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede, has directed an investigation into the alleged assault of a Nigerian citizen following an altercation involving an officer and two soldiers, as depicted in a viral video. This was disclosed by the Director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement released […]
AFCON 2025: Full List of Qualified Teams, Including Former Champions and Title Holders Côte d’Ivoire
Among the qualified nations for AFCON 2025 are former champions Senegal, Algeria, Egypt, and defending titleholders Côte d’Ivoire, all of whom showcased impressive performances during the qualifiers. Full List of 24 Countries Qualified for AFCON 2025: Morocco (Hosts) Burkina Faso Cameroon Algeria DR Congo Senegal Egypt Angola Equatorial Guinea Côte d’Ivoire Uganda South Africa Gabon […]
CONYL Endorses Seyi Tinubu for Lagos Governorship in 2027
The Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CONYL), the umbrella body of all the youth groups drawn across the six geopolitical zones has endorsed Seyi Tinubu for Governor of Lagos State in 2027. In a statement jointly issued in Owerri on Tuesday by the President General of CONYL Comrade Goodluck Ibem, the Secretary Comrade Junard Abubakar, […]
IGP Egbetokun Urges Nigerians to Report Police Misconduct to Complaints Unit, Not Social Media
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has urged Nigerians to direct complaints about police officers’ unprofessional conduct to the Police Complaints Response Unit, instead of airing them on social media. Mr. Egbetokun made this call on Monday at the PPROs/Police Communication Experts’ Conference in Asaba, Delta State. He emphasized, “We urge the public to […]
President Tinubu Seeks National Assembly Approval for $2.2bn External Loan to Finance 2024 Budget Deficit
President Bola Tinubu has formally requested approval from the National Assembly for a new external borrowing plan of $2.2 billion, as part of the 2024 Appropriation Act. The request was presented in a letter read by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, during Tuesday’s plenary. If granted, the loan will help finance […]
Canada Increases Work Hours for International Students, Allowing Up to 24 Hours Per Week
Canada has introduced updated regulations that will allow eligible Nigerians and other international students to work off-campus more hours. Under the new rules, foreign students can now work up to 24 hours per week during academic terms, an increase from the previous limit of 20 hours. Marc Miller, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, […]