You guided me in my political journey – Tinubu celebrates Bisi Akande at 87

President Bola Tinubu has said that former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Bisi Akande, played a guiding role in his political journey. The President made this known in a statement to mark Akande’s 87th birthday, in which he praised the elder statesman’s contributions to Nigeria’s democratic development and the formation of […]
You guided me in my political journey – Tinubu celebrates Bisi Akande at 87

‘Sampling Fela doesn’t make you Fela’ – Seun Kuti knocks Afrobeats artistes

Maverick singer Seun Kuti has warned Afrobeats artists to desist from comparing themselves to his father, the late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. He frowned against the actions of some Afrobeats artist who address themselves as the modern day equivalent of Fela just because they sample his songs or draw inspiration from his style of music. […]
‘Sampling Fela doesn’t make you Fela’ – Seun Kuti knocks Afrobeats artistes

No peace deal with bandits – Defence Minister warns state govts

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, rtd, has warned state governments to steer clear of any proposed peace deal with bandits. Musa issued this warning in an interview with BBC Hausa, saying that the Federal Government has consistently advised all levels of government against negotiating with armed groups. Describing such arrangements as dangerous, counter-productive, […]
No peace deal with bandits – Defence Minister warns state govts

AFCON 2026: Super Eagles pocket $2.5m after defeat to Morocco

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will pocket $2.5 million following their defeat to hosts Atlas Lions of Morocco in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The other semi-finalists, Pharaohs of Egypt will also walk away with the same financial reward. Hossam Hassan’s side fell 1-0 to the Teranga Lions of Senegal in their last […]
AFCON 2026: Super Eagles pocket $2.5m after defeat to Morocco

“Stop this nonsense, I will arrest your mother’ – Davido fumes in leaked chat with alleged daughter

The dispute between Afrobeats superstar, Davido, and 12-year-old Anuoluwapo Mitchelle, who claims to be his daughter, has intensified following the release of a leaked chat in which the singer allegedly threatened to have the girl’s mother, Ayo Labinjoh, arrested for ongoing “harassment”. The conversation, which appeared on Anuoluwapo’s Instagram page, co-managed by her mother, shows […]
“Stop this nonsense, I will arrest your mother’ – Davido fumes in leaked chat with alleged daughter

NJC appointment of five High Court judges for Ekiti

The National Judicial Council, NJC, has approved the appointment of Adefunke Helen Anoma and four others as judges for the Ekiti State High Court. The four others were Olanike Caroline Adegoke, Julius Sunday Bamidele Bamise, Julius Ajibare and  Stephen Rotimi Akinyede The Deputy Director, Information of NJC, Kemi Babalola-Ogedengbe, Esq, in a statement on Friday, said […]
NJC appointment of five High Court judges for Ekiti

Fuel consumption in Nigeria soars to 63.7 million liters per day

The total consumption of premium motor spirit in Nigeria rose to 63.7 million liters per day in December 2025, up from 52.9 ml/d in November. This is according to the latest fact sheet released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA. The data showed that fuel consumption rose sharply by 10.8 million […]
Fuel consumption in Nigeria soars to 63.7 million liters per day

Dangote Refinery failed to meet domestic supply target — NMDPRA

Dangote Refinery failed to meet up with its planned domestic supply of 50 million liters of day fuel in Nigeria. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, disclosed this in its latest FACT Sheet released on Thursday. According to the data from the regulator, the $20 billion refinery supplied 32.01 million liters less […]
Dangote Refinery failed to meet domestic supply target — NMDPRA

‘National disgrace’ – Peter Obi on alleged $9m US lobbying deal

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has described as a national disgrace, reports that the Federal Government approved a $9 million contract for lobbying services in the United States, In a statement posted on his verified X handle on Friday, Obi said it is both tragic and concerning that Nigerian leaders continue to prioritize […]
‘National disgrace’ – Peter Obi on alleged $9m US lobbying deal

Kolu seeks N7m loan from Carter Efe to bail Portable from prison

Popular media personality and content creator, Kolu, has begged his colleague, Carter Efe, to lend him N7 million to secure singer, Portable’s release from prison. Kolu made the plea on Thursday during a livestream with Carter Efe on Twitch. When Carter asked why he was concerned about the singer’s welfare, Kolu disclosed that it was […]
Kolu seeks N7m loan from Carter Efe to bail Portable from prison