Author: Fisayo

A Kano State High Court has delayed its ruling in the legal case involving the former governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, and seven others. The case, which was heard on Tuesday, involves serious accusations of bribery and mismanagement of public funds amounting to billions of naira. The Kano State Government had earlier filed…

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Tuesday asked Igbo leaders to avoid encouraging young people in the South East to join the Nigerian Army. The group made this call in a statement, where it raised issues about the treatment of Igbo officers in the military. IPOB said the army is trying to get the…

Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, known by fans as Portable, has been sent to the Oke Kura Correctional Centre in Ilorin, Kwara State, after failing to meet the bail terms granted by an Upper Area Court. The singer, who is facing charges related to defamation, was given bail set at ₦1 million on Monday, but…

A pastor, Olamide Agbejaife, has successfully ended his 30-year relationship with his partner, Mary, after filing for separation at the Mapo Grade A Customary Court in Ibadan. The court granted the request, citing reasons including a consistent denial of intimacy, allegations of food poisoning, and Mary’s indifferent attitude. In the ruling, the court president, O.E.…

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, delivered a sermon at Faith Hill Prophetic Assembly in Abuja during a thanksgiving service, where he also prayed for church members and reflected on personal and biblical experiences. In a video shared on his official X.com account, Fani-Kayode was seen ministering to the congregation, laying hands on individuals as he…

Elvis Donkemezuo, the former President of the Ijaw Youth Council, has advised Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to apologize to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, in order to bring peace to the state. Donkemezuo made this statement in response to the political tension between Wike and Fubara, which has resulted in…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has presented two individuals in court for illegally selling naira notes in Lagos. The first individual, Folake Adeoti, was arrested on March 21, 2025, near Jobi Fele Way in Ikeja while selling N3.8 million in naira notes. She was charged with violating the Central Bank of Nigeria Act…

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has expressed his support for the Supreme Court’s recent decision to invalidate Julius Abure’s leadership of the Labour Party, describing it as a positive step towards restoring peace and order within the party. The Supreme Court ruling, which ousted Julius Abure as the national chairman, was widely reported yesterday…

Nollywood has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran actress Nkechi Nweje. She reportedly passed away after a brief illness, leaving her colleagues and fans in shock and grief. The sad news was shared by her colleague, Stanley Ontop, through a post on Instagram on Friday. He expressed disbelief over her passing and…

By Charles Maduka Senator Henry Seriake Dickson has openly criticised the recent state of emergency imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, describing it as unconstitutional and a threat to democracy. Speaking via his official Twitter handle on Thursday, Dickson disclosed that he opposed the emergency declaration during a closed-door Senate session on March…

The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department has reported that the number of fatalities from Wednesday’s explosions in Karu has risen to 10. Acting Director-General of the department, Abdulrahman Mohammed, shared the update on Thursday in Abuja. The tragic incident occurred when a truck driver lost control near Karu Bridge while heading toward Nyanya on…