Dharmendra, the legendary Bollywood actor affectionately known as the “He-Man” of Indian cinema, has passed away at the age of 89. His illustrious career spanned more than six decades, featuring over 250 films that cemented his place as one of the most enduring stars of Indian cinema. Born Dharam Singh Deol on December 8, 1935, in Punjab, Dharmendra moved to Mumbai in 1958 after winning a celebrity magazine’s talent competition. […]
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Monday presented a proposed budget of ₦891,985,074,480.79 for the 2026 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly in Ibadan, describing the figure as both ambitious and necessary to drive the state’s next phase of development. The governor outlined a spending plan focused on infrastructure, social services, and sustained economic expansion. He emphasized that the proposal reflects ongoing commitments to education, healthcare, rural development, […]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a major realignment in his political trajectory as he prepares for the 2027 general elections. On Monday, Atiku publicly shared a photo of himself holding his new ADC membership card on X, writing simply: “It’s official.” His move comes months after he resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing irreconcilable differences with its leadership. Atiku’s […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed proceedings in the cybercrime case involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan after the presiding judge, Justice Mohammed Umar, was unavailable for Monday’s sitting. The trial, which had been slated to continue, has now been rescheduled for February 4, 2026, when the court is expected to begin hearing evidence. This marks another delay in a case that has faced repeated adjournments since Akpoti-Uduaghan was first […]
Nigerian fintech giant Paystack has terminated the employment of its co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, following allegations of sexual misconduct involving a colleague at the company. The decision marks a dramatic turning point for one of the most recognisable figures in Africa’s tech ecosystem. Olubi disclosed the development in a personal blog post over the weekend, stating that the company communicated his dismissal to him on Saturday, November […]
Fifty pupils abducted during last week’s attack on St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Niger State, have escaped from their captors and safely returned home, according to an update from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the state. The development comes after a verification exercise conducted by the Niger State CAN leadership, which sought to confirm the true status of students affected by the mass […]
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) is set to introduce a groundbreaking decentralised machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to transform teaching, research, and digital training across polytechnics in Nigeria. The initiative will be formally unveiled during a three-day international conference and seminar scheduled to take place in Abuja from November 25 to 27, 2025. The event is expected to attract local and international experts in […]
Thirty-eight members of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Oke-Isegun, Eruku, in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, who were abducted during a violent attack on their congregation, have regained their freedom after five traumatic days in captivity. The victims were rescued on Sunday, with the Kwara State Government confirming their safe return and commending the coordinated efforts that led to the breakthrough. The announcement, made by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq […]
The Federal Government has ordered the withdrawal of no fewer than 100,000 police officers currently attached to politicians and other Very Important Persons, directing that they be reassigned to core policing and counter-insurgency operations nationwide. The directive was issued by President Bola Tinubu during a high-level security meeting held on Sunday in Abuja with Service Chiefs and heads of intelligence agencies. The move is aimed at strengthening national security and […]
The naira closed the week on a negative note, weakening by 0.99 per cent at the official foreign exchange market to ₦1,456.72 per dollar on Friday, down from ₦1,442.43 recorded the previous week. At the parallel market, the currency also slipped, trading between ₦1,470 and ₦1,475 per dollar. The official market witnessed a wider trading band, with the naira fluctuating between ₦1,440 and ₦1,460 as reduced inflows met stronger […]
