Tinubu Orders Military Tech Boost, Mulls State Police for Katsina Security
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday in Abuja, said the armed forces will deploy more advanced military hardware and surveillance gadgets in Katsina State to halt the recent spate of attacks on innocent citizens by bandits. The President, who received a delegation of eminent citizens of the state led by Governor Dikko Umaru Radda at the State House, […]
Tinubu: Nigeria Meets 2025 Revenue Target, Driven by Non-Oil Sector
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that Nigeria has achieved its revenue target for 2025, with the bulk of the revenue coming from the non-oil sector. President Tinubu who made the disclosure while receiving members of The Buhari Organisation (TBO) and founding members of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) at the Presidential Villa […]
AFG Leases Two CRJ1000 Jets to Nigeria’s Cally Air
AFG Aviation Ireland has confirmed the successful lease of two Bombardier CRJ1000 regional jets to Cally Air, the state-backed airline of Cross River State, Nigeria. The aircraft, recently acquired from Regional One, were leased under a finance agreement as part of Cally Air’s fleet expansion. The jets will be operated by ValueJet under a sublease, […]
NHS Administrator Steals £80,000 for Online Lover, Avoids Jail
NHS Administrator Steals £80,000 for Online Lover in Nigeria, Avoids Jail A 63-year-old NHS administrator, Hyacinth Blair, stole £80,000 from her employer and funneled the money to a man she met in an online relationship—but walked away from court without a prison sentence. Blair, who worked at the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, drained […]
BET Pauses Hip Hop and Soul Train Awards
BET has indefinitely suspended the BET Hip Hop Awards and Soul Train Awards as it reevaluates its content strategy amid a changing media landscape. The shows aren’t canceled but paused to explore updates for modern audiences. Meanwhile, the BET Awards, NAACP Image Awards, and Stellar Awards will continue. Viewership of the 2025 BET Awards dropped […]
Brooke Hogan Explains Absence from Hulk Hogan’s Funeral
Brooke Hogan has explained why she chose not to attend the funeral of her late father, WWE legend Hulk Hogan, who died of a heart attack on July 24 at age 71. The private funeral was held on August 5 in Clearwater, Florida, with guests including Kid Rock, Triple H, and Stephanie McMahon. Brooke, however, […]
Rashford Completes Medical at Barcelona Ahead of Loan Move
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has reportedly completed his Barcelona medical. The 27-year-old flew into the city on Sunday from the northwest and an official unveiling is expected on Wednesday. Manchester United and Barcelona have agreed a loan deal for the 2025/26 season with an option to buy him next summer for around £26m. Barcelona […]
FG reopens recruitment portal for immigration, civil defence, others
The Federal Government has announced the reopening of the online recruitment portal for Nigeria’s paramilitary agencies, following a temporary suspension to optimize system performance. The announcement was contained in a statement shared via the official X account of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB). The recruitments are for vacancies in the […]
Presidency Hits Back at ADC Over Buhari Death Claims
The Presidency has fired back at the African Democratic Congress over claims that the Tinubu administration is politicizing the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement released Friday, the ADC accused the government of using Buhari’s passing to improve its public image. But the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public […]
Rick Swart Named New U.S. Consul General in Lagos
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has announced Rick Swart as the new Consul General in Lagos. Swart, who arrived on Wednesday, will represent the U.S. across 17 southern Nigerian states. His role focuses on strengthening trade, fostering U.S.-Nigeria relations, and advancing mutual priorities. “I’m honored to serve in Nigeria and eager to connect with its […]
