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I was betrayed – Yari reacts to losing Senate President election to Akpabio

Yari believed he had the number to defeat Akpabio in the election until some last-minute moves truncated his plans. Senator representing Zamfara West senatorial district, Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari, has rued his loss to the former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio, in the 10th senate presidency election. Akpabio emerged as the winner of the…

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Dabiri-Erewa’s Twitter account hacked again, NiDCOM alerts Nigerians

NiDCOM urged members of the public to ignore any message from the twitter handle @Abike Dabiri-Erewa until further notice. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has said that the official Twitter account of Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, its Chairman, has been hacked again. A statement by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit,…

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Global Fund approves $1 billion for Nigeria’s fight against TB, malaria

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS is an international financing organisation that aims to attract, leverage and invest additional resources to end the epidemics of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. The Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has approved $1 billion to fight against the Tuberculosis (TB), malaria and HIV in Nigeria in the…

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INEC tenders Tinubu’s biodata form, BVAS report for 36 states, FCT in court

The petitioners are also insisting that President Tinubu was not qualified to contest the poll on the grounds of alleged double nomination and dual citizenship. The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Yakubu Mahmood has tendered documents before the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) in respect of the petition of Alhaji Abubakar…

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I did my cook-a-thon for fun, not Guinness World Record – Chef Dammy

The young cook is sharing her side of the story. Adedamilola Adeparusi, better known as Chef Dammy, has granted her first interview on her cook-a-thon. Speaking with BBC News Yoruba, the young cook stated her reasons for embarking on a 120-hour cooking marathon. Loosely translated, she said, “Concerning the Guinness World Record or competing with…

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Tinubu holds closed-door meeting with Sanusi

Tinubu met with Sanusi less than a week after Emefiele was shown the exit door at the CBN. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has held a closed-door meeting with the deposed Emir of Kano and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Sanusi Lamido Sanusi. The meeting, which took place at the State House…

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He urged Christians to remain steadfast and not to compromise their faith and love for God no matter the challenge or difficulty, saying that they would be rewarded with a “crown of life” at the end.

He urged Christians to remain steadfast and not to compromise their faith and love for God no matter the challenge or difficulty. Senior Apostle, Unuefe Ikhiuwu, the General Overseer, Christ’s Chosen Church of God International (CCCG) has urged Nigerians especially Christians to give the country’s President, Bola Tinubu, the needed support to succeed. Ikhiuwu said…

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Japa: Reps reject motion seeking to ban Nigerians from migrating

He said the UN DESA stated that international emigration from Nigeria in 2020 total 1.7 million, which was a substantial increase from 990,000 in 2010. The House of Representatives on Thursday rejected a motion seeking to declare emigration of young Nigerians abroad, known as “Japa” syndrome as a national emergency. This followed the adoption of…

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Our favourite celebrity outfits from ‘The Flash’ premiere

Nigerian celebrities showed out for the premiere of the new DC movie. The Flash premiered on Wednesday evening, June 14, 2023 in Lagos, Nigeria. The theme of the night was laid back yet classy. Many actors and influencers were in attendance. Here are our favourite looks: Gbubemi Ejeye The actress stole the night with her…

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Veteran Nollywood actor Don Brymo Uchegbu is dead

The actor passed on at the age of 56. Nollywood has been plunged into grief following the untimely passing of veteran actor Don Brymo Uchegbu. The actor breathed his last on Wednesday night, reportedly succumbing to a partial stroke and elevated blood sugar levels. He peacefully departed in his sleep on the fateful night of…

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