Annie Macaulay-Idibia has clarified that she does not consider herself a single mother despite her separation from her estranged husband, 2Baba. The Nollywood actress stated that she prefers to describe herself as a single woman raising two children rather than a single mother. In a post shared on her Instagram page, she wrote: “I’m not a single mom. I’m a single woman raising two kids.” In late January 2025, 2Baba […]
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has confirmed that Nigerians living in Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Iran have begun making enquiries about possible evacuation plans amid rising tensions in the region. According to the commission, several Nigerians have contacted the agency seeking clarification on whether the Federal Government intends to evacuate citizens should the security situation deteriorate further. NIDCOM stated, however, that it has not received any official distress […]
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the deployment of Muyiwa John Adetola as the new Accountant-General of Lagos State and Permanent Secretary, State Treasury Office. The decision was conveyed in an official circular issued by the Office of the Head of Service. Adetola’s appointment follows the statutory retirement of the outgoing Accountant-General and Permanent Secretary, Abiodun Muritala. Prior to his new role, Adetola served as State Auditor-General in the Office of […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced plans to auction more than 14,000 litres of seized petrol in Cross River State as part of ongoing efforts to curb smuggling and ensure the products are put to proper use. Customs officials said the fuel was intercepted during a series of anti-smuggling operations along major border routes known for illegal petroleum trafficking. The seizures followed intensified surveillance aimed at protecting the nation’s […]
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Dr. Taiwo Oyedele as the new Minister of State for Finance, signaling a major step in the administration’s ongoing fiscal and economic reform agenda. The nomination has been forwarded to the Senate for confirmation. Dr. Oyedele replaces Dr. Doris Anite-Uzoka, who has been reassigned to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning as Minister of State. The reshuffle marks her third ministerial portfolio under the […]
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has approved a wide-ranging set of rule adjustments aimed at improving match tempo and reducing time-wasting across the sport. The decisions were taken at the body’s 140th Annual General Meeting held in Hensol, Wales, under the chairmanship of Mike Jones, President of the Football Association of Wales. The new measures will come into force at the FIFA World Cup 2026 and will also apply […]
Five security officers have been arrested and are set to face prosecution over their alleged involvement in a security breach at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on February 12, 2026, in an incident authorities say involved former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. Authorities confirmed that the arrests followed a joint investigation into what was described as a serious compromise of airport security protocols. According to officials, the investigation was conducted […]
The Ondo State Government has directed security agencies to intensify operations against kidnapping syndicates operating in parts of the state following a recent surge in abduction cases. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, the government expressed deep concern over the incidents, noting that investigations had uncovered the involvement of local collaborators in some of the attacks. According to the statement, certain individuals within […]
FIFA on Tuesday officially launched the final 100-day countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, signaling the rapid approach of what is set to be the largest edition of the tournament in history. In a celebratory message shared across its digital platforms, the world football governing body highlighted the scale of the upcoming competition, noting that the expanded tournament will feature 48 teams and 104 matches, running from June 11 […]
