Femi Kuti Drops New Single, “After 24 Years”
Femi Kuti is back with new music! His latest album, Journey Through Life, is set for release on April 25, 2025. The album is preceded by his new single, “After 24 Years,” which was written and recorded in November 2023. The song offers a critique of corruption, incompetence, and self-serving attitudes in Nigerian politics. Femi […]
Trump Bans Transgender Women from Female Sports
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that prevents transgender women from competing in female categories of sports. The order, which goes into effect immediately, provides guidance, regulations and legal interpretations, and it will enlist the Department of Education to investigate high schools thought to be non-compliant, universities and grassroots sports. Republicans say […]
Niger State Rescues 21 Trafficked Children
Niger State Government has announced the rescue of 21 children who were being trafficked through the state to Niger Republic, Sudan, and Chad. Investigations revealed that the children, all from Magama Local Government Area, were recruited by a syndicate under the guise of enrolling them in an Islamic learning programme. Deputy Governor of Niger State, […]
Senate Confirms Sack of Three INEC Officials
The Senate has approved the dismissal of three Resident Electoral Commissioners who have been suspended since 2023 over alleged misconduct during the 2023 general election. This followed President Bola Tinubu’s request in a letter to the Senate, as he hinted of nominating replacements for the vacant positions soon. The affected Resident Electoral Commissioners are Ike Uzochukwu of […]
Trump Withdraws U.S. from United Nations Bodies
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order withdrawing his country from a number of United Nations bodies, including its Human Rights Council (UNHRC), and setting up a broader review of US funding for the multilateral organization. The executive order said it withdrew Washington from UNHRC and the main UN relief agency for Palestinians […]
APC Begins Sale of N50M Nomination Forms for Anambra Election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commenced the sale of nomination forms for the Anambra State gubernatorial election, setting the total cost for Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms at N50 million. Its National Organizing Secretary Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, outlines detailed timetable and key activities leading to the election, scheduled for November 8, 2025, including […]
NIS to Launch Contactless Passport Renewal in Europe
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced that from February 7 2025, it will launch the contactless passport application solution in Europe, with UK serving as the coordinating centre. The Comptroller General of NIS Mrs. Kemi Nandap, who announced this when she paid a courtesy call on Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Hon. […]
FEC Approves ₦287.7bn for Roads, ₦12bn for Hospitals
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved another N287.73 billion for the execution of 14 road projects across the country. Briefing State House Correspondents after the 2nd day FEC meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Minister of works, David Umahi, said this is aside the 10 road projects approved yesterday totaling N885billion. Our correspondent, […]
Sitcom Actor Brian Murphy Dies aged 92
Brian Murphy, the renowned actor known for his roles in the 1970s British sitcoms Man About the House and George and Mildred, has passed away at the age of 92. He died peacefully at his home in Kent on Sunday morning. Murphy, who had a significant partnership with theatre director Joan Littlewood early in his […]
Onogie of Udo-Eguare Kidnapped in Edo State Attack
On Sunday, kidnappers abducted the Onogie of Udo-Eguare, a traditional leader in Edo State’s Igueben Local Government Area. According to the Edo State Police Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu, the number of additional victims involved remains unclear. Yamu reported that the Onogie was ambushed while traveling as a passenger on a motorcycle, and the rider […]
