Senate Passes ₦1.485 Trillion Rivers State 2025 Budget
The Senate has passed the 2025 budget of Rivers State, totaling ₦1.485 trillion, following the third reading of the appropriation bill on the Senate floor on Wednesday. The passage came after the upper chamber considered the report of the Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State during the Committee of Supply session. The bill seeks to authorize […]
NYSC Denies Extending Rita’s Service Year Over Tinubu Criticism
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has denied extending the service year of Lagos corps member Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye, over her past criticism of President Bola Tinubu and Lagos State. Rita went viral months ago for condemning economic hardship under the current administration and describing Lagos as “smelling” with “poor living conditions.” […]
Sanwo-Olu Marks 60th Birthday with Joyful Worship and Dance
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu celebrated his 60th birthday today, June 25, marking the milestone with a heartwarming praise and worship session. The governor, in high spirits for his diamond jubilee, joined family, friends, and well-wishers at a morning thanksgiving service held in his honor. During the event, Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed deep gratitude to God, dancing […]
Favour Ofili Switches Allegiance to Turkey
Nigerian sprinter and 150m world record holder, Favour Ofili, has reportedly switched her sporting allegiance to Turkey, just months before the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. According to reports, the 22-year-old athlete informed the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) that her decision was not financially motivated, but stemmed from her long-standing dissatisfaction with how Nigerian […]
Oil Prices Surge as U.S., Israel Strike Iran
Oil prices have jumped today to their highest since January as the United States’ weekend move to join Israel in attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities stoked supply worries. Brent crude futures was up $1.92 or 2.49% at $78.93 a barrel as West Texas Intermediate crude advanced $1.89 or 2.56% to $75.73. Both contracts jumped by more […]
Senate Sets Nationwide Hearings on Constitution Review
The Senate Committee on Review of the 1999 Constitution has announced plans to hold public hearings nationwide to gather citizens’ views on key issues affecting governance, security, economy, and inclusion. Chairperson of the Committee, Barau Jibrin, said the committee will convene hearings simultaneously in six selected cities, each representing a geopolitical zone from July 4 […]
Tinubu, Northern Governors Mourn Zaria Travellers Killed in Plateau Attack
President Bola Tinubu and members of the Northern Governors’ Forum on Sunday joined grieving families and communities in mourning the 13 travellers from Zaria, Kaduna State, killed in a mob attack in Plateau State. The victims, including women and children, were among 31 members of the Basawa community in Zaria, Kaduna State, travelling in an […]
Benue Assembly Reinstates 6 Suspended Lawmakers
On Tuesday, the Benue State House of Assembly reinstated six out of the 13 lawmakers it suspended nearly three months ago. The six members were recalled during plenary after they submitted formal letters of apology and appealed for reinstatement. Their suspension had stemmed from a press conference they held in opposition to a House resolution […]
Elon Musk Posts Drug Test to Deny NYT Drug Use Claims
Elon Musk has shared recent drug test results to refute a New York Times report accusing him of using illicit drugs while advising former President Trump. The report claimed Musk regularly used substances like ketamine, ecstasy, cocaine, and psychedelic mushrooms during his political role and that his drug use increased alongside his influence and donations […]
Nigerian Priest Warns Against Passive Faith Amid Rising Insecurity
In response to rising insecurity in Nigeria, Rev. Fr. Angelo Chidi Unegbu advised communities under attack to reject pastors who tell them to solely depend on God for protection. Reacting to deadly attacks in Benue State that left over 200 dead, the priest warned that such preachers inadvertently aid aggressors by promoting passivity. He urged […]
