The Supreme Court of Nigeria has finally delivered the long-awaited verdict on the financial autonomy of the 774 local government areas across the nation. The apex court, in its lead judgment read by Justice Emmanuel Agim, observed that the state governments’ refusal to grant financial autonomy to local governments had persisted for over two decades….
In a devastating incident in central Nigeria, a two-storey school building, Saint Academy, collapsed in the Busa Buji community of Plateau State. The collapse occurred on Friday shortly after students, most of whom were 15 years old or younger, had arrived for classes. According to police spokesman Alfred Alabo, at least 22 students have been…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully secured the conviction of three illegal Bureau-de-Change operators in Maiduguri, Borno State. The verdict was delivered by Justice K. Dagat of the Federal High Court, resulting in one-year imprisonment sentences for each of the defendants. This judgment marks a significant achievement for the EFCC in its…
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled a prominent cocaine syndicate operating from Lagos. The syndicate, allegedly led by Agbakoba John Mmadu and his wife Agbakoba Ijeoma Chinwe, along with their associate Okoye Ifeoma Maryjane, was targeted after months of meticulous intelligence gathering and…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been striving towards establishing a single currency, the “Eco,” since the early 2000s. This initiative aims to streamline trade within the region and unlock economic growth. While the proposal has generated both enthusiasm and skepticism, a closer look reveals both the potential benefits and the existing…
Rumors are circulating that singer Young Jonn and Adenike Adeleke, cousin of Davido, are in a romantic relationship. The speculation started after the two were spotted together in a viral video, with many assuming that their cozy behavior was more than just friendly. Online monitoring spirits have been keeping a close eye on the pair,…
The Federal Government, on Friday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ekiti State Government to convert the Ikole Ekiti Specialist Hospital into a Federal Medical Centre (FMC). This strategic move aims to enhance healthcare service delivery across Nigeria. The signing ceremony, held at the State Specialist Hospital in Ikole Ekiti, was attended by…
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to bolstering security measures at the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara. This reassurance follows the recent abduction of 31 students from the university campus on May 9, 2024, with 29 of the students eventually rescued. During a meeting with the rescued…
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has taken to social media to address the negativity surrounding her. Despite the lies and trolls, Iyabo has vowed to remain silence and focus on her craft. In a post on her Instagram page, she wrote, “I’ll take your advice and ignore the negativity. No amount of lies, even with a…
Comedian Deeone has slammed Kiddwaya for allegedly lying about having €70,000 stolen from him in Ibiza. Deeone accused Kiddwaya of trying to discredit Ka3na and Whitemoney by spreading false information. According to Deeone, Kiddwaya’s actions are unacceptable and he needs to take it easy. Deeone’s comments come after Kiddwaya made headlines for claiming that his…
