Northern Group Urges Tinubu to Review NSITF Leadership, Strengthen Transparency
The Arewa Revival Project (ARP) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to order a comprehensive review of the leadership and operations of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), emphasizing the urgent need to protect workers’ contributions and strengthen transparency within the nation’s social insurance system. The call was made in a statement released in […]
NDLEA, Army Arrest Five Suspected Drug Dealers in Edo, Recover Large Tramadol Haul
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in a joint operation with the Nigerian Army, has arrested five suspected drug dealers during intelligence-led raids across Benin City, Edo State. The Edo State Commander of the NDLEA, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Tuesday, confirming that the arrests were part of coordinated […]
Reps Move to Withhold 2026 Budget Over Agric Institutions’ Failure to Submit IGR Records
The House of Representatives Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to agencies under its supervision to submit detailed records of their internally generated revenue (IGR), warning that failure to comply could lead to the suspension of their 2026 budget defence. The directive was delivered on Tuesday during a budget defence […]
Nigeria Records No Progress in Anti-Corruption Fight, Ranks 142nd on 2025 CPI – CISLAC
Nigeria has recorded no significant progress in its anti-corruption efforts, scoring 26 out of 100 in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), according to the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), the Nigerian chapter of Transparency International. The latest Transparency International CPI report, unveiled Tuesday in Abuja by CISLAC and its accountability partners, shows that […]
Shehu Sani Defends Remi Tinubu, Backs US Air Strikes on Terrorists in Sokoto
Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has thrown his weight behind First Lady Oluremi Tinubu following her endorsement of recent United States air strikes targeting terrorist groups in Sokoto State. Sani described the December 2025 US-led air strikes in the North-West as a “welcome development”, insisting that military action against bandits and terrorists remains necessary […]
Why I Attended National Assembly Protest With My Son — Amaechi
Former Minister of Transportation and ex-Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has explained why he attended the “Occupy the National Assembly” protest in Abuja alongside his son. Amaechi told journalists on Tuesday that he brought his son, a medical doctor, as a precaution in case the protest turned violent and demonstrators required urgent medical attention. According […]
Electoral Act Amendment: Senate Approves E-Transmission of Results, Allows Manual Backup
The Nigerian Senate has approved the electronic transmission of election results to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Result Viewing Portal (IReV), while retaining manual collation as a fallback option in cases of network or technological failure. The approval followed a reconsideration of a controversial clause in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill during an emergency […]
No cinema cabal in Nollywood, scheduling is pure business — Mo Abudu
Media entrepreneur and EbonyLife Group CEO, Mo Abudu, has dismissed claims that a cinema cabal exists in Nollywood working with cinema owners to block certain films from prime screening slots. The allegations, which have gained traction on social media in recent weeks, accuse cinemas of removing films from scheduled screenings, replacing them with competing titles, […]
Faithia Williams Loses Mother on Eve of 55th Birthday Celebration
Veteran Nollywood actress Faithia Williams has announced the death of her mother, revealing that the heartbreaking loss occurred just hours before her 55th birthday celebration—a fact that was hidden from her at the time. In an emotional message shared on her Instagram page on Monday, the actress disclosed that her mother passed away on the […]
How My Role in Aníkúlápó Season 2 Stretched Me — Oyindamola Sanni Opens Up
Rising Nollywood actress and producer Oyindamola Sanni has spoken about her evolving career and how her role in Aníkúlápó: The Ghoul Awakens Season 2 stretched her creatively. The fast-rising star, who continues to grow her presence on streaming platforms and digital media, said she remains active across multiple projects. “I am an actor and a […]