The embattled women leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State, Aisha Galadima, has sued the State Security Service (SSS) for alleged illegal detention and torture. Ms Galadima, a political ally of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, was reportedly arrested on 14 April by the SSS following remarks on Governor Uba Sani on social … Read more
Famous Nigerian televangelist, Jerry Eze, will lead a four-day fasting and praying session against deaths in Nollywood. The Actors Guild President, Emeka Rollas, revealed this in a statement on Tuesday. As is widely known, Mr Eze founded Streams of Joy International and convened the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declaration (NSPPD), an online digital prayer … Read more
The Nigeria Immigration Services, (NIS), has defended its latest policy requiring proof of citizenship from Nigerians seeking to renew their passports. In a post on X, the NIS stated that all documents required during the process of passport issuance are backed by the Nigerian constitution and the Ministry of Interior. The immigration service explained that … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Tunde Onakoya on setting a new world chess record and putting up Nigeria’s resilience, self-belief, and ingenuity for global acclaim. This is contained in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Saturday in Abuja. Mr Ngelale said that Mr Onakoya broke the … Read more
Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are currently in the meeting ahead of the National Executive Committee (NEC) slated for Thursday in Abuja. The governors are meeting behind closed-doors at the Akwa Ibom Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro District of the nation’s capital. Governors sighted at the meeting are Similaye Fubara (Rivers), Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja, on Monday fined Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar N10 million as damages for defaming Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries International. In 2022, for several months, the erstwhile famous actress accused the controversial cleric of failing in his promise to marry her. She alleged he afflicted … Read more
It has been two years since gospel music sensation Osinachi Nwachukwu died, but her loved ones and fans are still sad and wonder if justice will ever be served. The circumstances that surrounded Osinachi’s death remain unclear, with many accusations and questions unanswered. Despite the desire to hold those responsible for her death accountable, nothing … Read more
A Nigerian private institution, Baze University, Abuja, has increased fees payable by students, citing an ‘astronomical rise’ in the cost of goods and services. The increments include a 100 per cent rise in hostel fees, a 35 per cent increase in tuition, and Students’ Industrial Working Experience Scheme (SIWES) as well as a 25 per … Read more
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has queried the payment of N15 billion to Remita, a payment platform, from the Office of the Accountant General for the Federation (OAGF). The committee accused the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and commercial banks of complicity in the sharing of the N15 billion remittance. Chairman of … Read more
To commemorate the 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD), lifestyle journalist, Latasha Ngwube, has hosted a luncheon featuring over 30 women entrepreneurs across different sectors in celebration of the progress gained in gender matters. Themed, “Invest in Women- Accelerate Progress”, the event was held in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, under her brand “LatashaLagos”. Ms Ngwube, an … Read more
