In recent weeks, the Nigerian music scene has been stirred by the arrest of popular artist Dammy Krane, known for his vibrant performances and hit tracks. Dammy Krane, whose real name is Oyindamola Johnson Emmanuel, found himself in a legal quandary following accusations of credit card fraud and theft. The singer has been held in…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the devastating floods that have ravaged communities and farmlands across Nigeria. In a statement released by his Special Adviser, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the President acknowledged the profound impact of the disaster, citing recent data from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) that…
Seun Kuti, the Afrobeat legend and son of Fela Kuti, has sparked controversy with his recent outburst against GT Bank in London. During a performance, Kuti shared his frustrating experience of being denied a bank account due to insufficient funds. He expressed outrage at the requirement of £50,000, questioning when Black people became that wealthy….
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has initiated a 7-day nationwide warning strike today, August 26, 2024. This drastic action comes in response to the prolonged abduction of Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, a registrar in the Department of Ophthalmology at the National Eye Centre, Kaduna. Dr. Popoola was kidnapped on December 27, 2023, alongside her…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has launched a series of precision airstrikes in Kaduna and Zamfara states, resulting in the elimination of numerous terrorists. Acting on credible intelligence, NAF fighter jets targeted and successfully destroyed multiple terrorist hideouts and camps across the two states. Military sources confirm that the operation dealt a significant blow to…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted a request by the Nigeria Police Force to remand 124 #EndBadGovernance protesters for 60 days. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order after hearing ex-parte motions presented by the police. This decision allows authorities to detain the protesters while investigations into their alleged criminal activities continue. The protesters…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised serious concerns regarding the future of Nigeria, accusing President Bola Tinubu of entangling the country’s prospects with his personal and family interests. Atiku Abubakar, who was the presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, argued that President Tinubu has effectively mortgaged Nigeria’s future…
Olamilekan Agbeleshe, popularly known as Laycon, winner of the 2020 Big Brother Naija (BBN) reality show, has recently made headlines by publicly accusing Deejayneptune, a prominent Nigerian DJ and social media influencer, of failing to settle outstanding payments. Laycon, who gained widespread recognition and fame from his BBN victory, claimed that Deejayneptune had not honored…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) Mosimi Depot, Ogun State, has urgently called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) to release petroleum products worth N75.142 billion that have been paid for since June 2024. This delay in the supply of fuel has significantly contributed to the ongoing fuel scarcity in the…
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has put its members and affiliated organizations on high alert, warning of a possible nationwide strike. This drastic measure is being considered in response to the potential detention of NLC President Joe Ajaero by the Nigerian Police Force. The labour union’s leadership has expressed grave concerns about what they perceive…
