Senator Sumaila Abdulrahman-Kawu has made a strong case for holding politicians accountable for the alarming rise in drug abuse across the country. During a recent public address, he highlighted the role that political leaders play in either supporting or turning a blind eye to drug misuse in their constituencies. He stated, “How many of us…
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has signed a bill into law allowing the deduction of funds from Local Government accounts. This decision is seen as a strategic alignment with recent rulings by the Supreme Court, ensuring that financial activities within the Local Government (LG) system are constitutionally regulated. The law comes amidst growing calls…
The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, has declared the seats of Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and three other lawmakers vacant. This decision, made during a plenary session, is seen as a major political shift within the state’s leadership. Ehie, a key figure in the governor’s…
In an exciting development for Nollywood fans, actress Adesua Etomi and her husband, singer and politician Bankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, have welcomed their second child. The announcement, made on social media, has been met with a wave of congratulatory messages from fans, friends, and industry colleagues. The couple, who are known for…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced an increase in the minimum wage for workers in the state, approving a new benchmark of N77,000. This new wage structure, designed to alleviate the economic hardship faced by the lowest-paid employees, comes as part of a broader initiative to improve the living standards of public sector workers….
London, UK – Sunday Igboho,known as Sunday Adeyemo by real name, has formally submitted a petition to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, urging his consideration of the Yoruba Nation’s secessionist movement in Nigeria. The petition, filed on behalf of Yoruba Nation leader Prof. Adebanji Akintoye, seeks the UK government’s intervention in the movement’s quest for…
Angela Okorie, a popular Nigerian actress, recently revealed details about her experience with homelessness following her eviction due to unpaid rent. This disclosure has sparked a discussion about the challenges faced by entertainers beyond the glamour of their careers. Okorie, known for her roles in Nollywood, has become a central figure in conversations about financial…
The Dangote Refinery and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and the Petroleum Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) are set to hold high-level meetings from Tuesday to Wednesday. The focus of the discussions is finalizing agreements on the cost and logistics for lifting petrol from the Dangote refinery based in Lekki,…
In light of the recent factional split within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), governors elected on the party’s platform are set to meet to address the deepening crisis. The situation escalated on Friday when the party’s leadership broke into two factions, with one led by Yayari Ahmed Mohammed and the other by the acting National…
In a renewed effort to clamp down on transnational drug cartels, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Thailand returnee, Oguejiofor Nnaemeka Simonpeter, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Ikeja, Lagos. The arrest was made on October 7, 2024, after Simonpeter attempted to smuggle 13.30 kilograms of heroin, concealed in…
