The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honourable Abbas Tajudeen, has condemned the deadly attack that took place at Kasuwan Daji market in Demo area, Borgu local government area of Niger State. The bandits killed many people, abducted others and set the market on fire. The speaker described the attack as a terror and atrocity, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of life and destruction caused by the incident. In […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared that former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello remains innocent until proven guilty in court. The commission clarified that Mr. Bello's trial is still ongoing and that only the court, not the EFCC, has the authority to determine his guilt or innocence. Speaking on a television program Monday, EFCC Director of Public Affairs Wilson Uwuajeren explained that criminal trials in Nigeria are […]
The Chairman of the Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has dismissed allegations that the new federal tax system could be used to target political opponents or individuals for their political views. Adedeji made the remarks in a television interview, where he said that fears of electoral fraud or politically motivated tax assessments were unfounded. He said the reforms were made to strengthen the country’s tax system and improve […]
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced a minor cabinet reshuffle, effecting changes in key positions within his administration. In a statement issued on Monday, the governor relieved the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo, of her appointment with immediate effect. Professor Musibau Adetunji Babatunde has been appointed as the new Secretary to the State Government. As part of the reshuffle, Temilolu Seun Ashamu has been redeployed from […]
Manchester United have confirmed the departure of head coach Ruben Amorim, bringing an end to his spell at Old Trafford less than a year after his appointment. Amorim, who took charge in November 2024, leaves the club after guiding the team to the UEFA Europa League final in Bilbao in May. Despite that European run, United currently sit sixth in the Premier League. The club said the decision was made […]
The Janaza (Islamic funeral prayer) for Sina Ghami and Abdul Latif Kevin Ayodele, close associates of former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua, will be held on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in London. The funeral service is scheduled to begin at 10:00am at the London Central Mosque on Park Road, London. Family members, friends, and members of the boxing community are expected to attend to pay their final respects. The […]
Canada deported 366 Nigerians between January and October 2025 as the country stepped up immigration enforcement at its fastest pace in more than a decade, according to official removal statistics. The data also shows that 974 Nigerians are currently listed in Canada’s “removal-in-progress” inventory, meaning their deportation processes are ongoing. Nigeria ranked ninth among the top 10 nationalities deported from Canada during the period under review, while it placed fifth […]
Nigerian music star Burna Boy has set a new record as the most streamed African artist on Spotify in 2025, recording nearly two billion streams within the year. The Grammy-winning singer amassed a total of 1.986 billion streams on the global streaming platform, making 2025 the biggest streaming year by an African artist in Spotify’s history. Burna Boy finished ahead of fellow African superstars including Wizkid, Tyla, Rema, and Davido […]
Kayode Adeniyi, the driver of the Lexus SUV involved in the road crash that claimed the lives of two close associates of former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, has been arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Sagamu, Ogun State. Adeniyi, 47, was charged with manslaughter, reckless driving, and other related offences following the incident, which occurred on Monday along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. According to investigators, the crash was caused […]
