Afrobeats star Davido has recorded a major win after placing a successful bet on the Super Eagles’ opening match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The singer reportedly staked $25,000 on a prediction that both Nigeria and Tanzania would score during their Group C clash. The match, which took place in Fes, Morocco, ended in a 2–1 victory for Nigeria, confirming Davido’s forecast. Ademola Lookman scored the decisive […]
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has ordered the immediate dismissal of four aides over their alleged involvement in the assault of a serving councillor. The decision followed the conclusion of investigations into the attack on Abdulrahman Abubakar Sheriff, the councillor representing Shamaki Ward in Gombe Local Government Area. A statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Ismaila Uba Misilli, said the directive was conveyed by the Secretary to the State […]
The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed from Wednesday, December 23, to Friday, December 26, 2025. The US Mission announced the temporary closure in a notice shared on its official social media platform on Tuesday, stating that normal operations will resume on Monday, December 29, 2025. During the closure period, routine consular services will not be available. Members of the public have […]
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said he is qualified to lead Nigeria, amid growing speculation about his possible presidential ambition ahead of the 2027 general elections. The governor made the statement on Tuesday during a media interaction with select journalists in Ibadan, where he pointed to his experience in public service and the private sector as proof of his readiness for higher national responsibility. According to Makinde, his tenure […]
The Niger State Police Command has reiterated its ban on the use of fireworks during the Christmas and New Year celebrations, warning residents that the restriction remains in force. The State Commissioner of Police, Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, also assured the public of prompt police response in the event of any security incident during the festive period. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abiodun Wasiu, the […]
The Federal Government has approved the introduction of mandatory pre-employment drug testing for all applicants seeking employment in the Nigerian public service. The policy is aimed at addressing the rising incidence of illicit drug use and protecting national productivity, public trust and security. The directive was conveyed through a service-wide circular issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), mandating permanent secretaries as well […]
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called for the immediate suspension of the implementation of the recently enacted Tax Reform Acts, citing controversies that it says raise serious concerns about the credibility of Nigeria’s lawmaking process. In a statement signed by its President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, the association said the circumstances surrounding the passage of the laws have cast doubt on the integrity, transparency and sanctity of the legislative process. […]
Nigeria has emerged as Africa’s leading exporter of crude oil to the United States between January and August 2025, according to data released by the United States Embassy in Nigeria. In a statement shared on Tuesday, the embassy disclosed that Nigeria exported approximately 33.23 million barrels of crude oil to the US during the eight-month period, with the shipments valued at about $2.57 billion. The data showed that Nigeria accounted […]
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has dismissed reports suggesting that Nigerians’ bank accounts will be frozen or automatically debited beginning January 2026, describing such claims as false and misleading. Oyedele addressed the issue on Tuesday via his official social media handle, warning Nigerians against misinformation surrounding ongoing tax and fiscal reforms. He assured citizens that there is no provision in the […]
