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President Bola Tinubu has granted approval for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to utilize the 2023 final dividends owed to the federation to cover the cost of petrol subsidies.    This decision reflects the president’s concern for alleviating the financial strain on citizens while ensuring that essential policies …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has highlighted the persistent leadership crisis as the root of Nigeria’s ongoing challenges, including unemployment, insecurity, and economic instability.    Speaking at the 2024 edition of the Leadership Empowerment International Conference on August 17, Obasanjo emphasized that self-centered and deceitful leadership continues to hinder the nation’s …

A terrifying incident at the Highfield Festival in Leipzig, Germany, has raised urgent calls for stricter safety checks after a Ferris wheel caught fire, leaving over 30 people injured.    As horrified onlookers watched, two carts burst into flames while the wheel continued to rotate, trapping riders in a dangerous …

A Kaduna State lecturer and public commentator, Ismail Sahabi, has been released by kidnappers after enduring 31 harrowing days in captivity.  According to LIB, Mr. Sahabi, a lecturer at the Federal College of Education, Zaria, was abducted along with his brother, Sidi Aliyu Sahabi, and two others while they were …

In a decisive move to enforce accountability and reduce unnecessary expenditure, President Bola Tinubu has mandated a significant reduction in the size of Nigeria’s delegation to the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The directive, aimed at curbing wasteful spending and ensuring that only essential officials participate, …

Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as’Portable’, has agitated controversy once again after sharing a video that appears to depict him performing a ritual, sparking widespread concern over the public promotion of practices that could negatively influence societal values.  The video, which has gone viral, shows the singer engaging …

Over 1,400 protesters have been arrested across Northern Nigeria following the recent #EndBadGovernance protests, with many now languishing in prison as they await trial.  The protests, which took place from August 1 to August 10, were driven by deep-seated frustrations over worsening economic conditions and perceived government indifference. For many …

Nigerian On-Air Personality (OAP) Chidi Sunday has shared a powerful testimony of survival after facing a near-death experience due to a severe lung infection. In a heartfelt revelation, Chidi recounted how his faith in God remained steadfast, even as his condition worsened and doctors began to lose hope. Despite witnessing …

Popular Nigerian crossdresser, Okuneye Idris Olarewaju Bobrisky, has made a striking return to social media, sharing a series of bold bikini photos on his Instagram page on August 17. The controversial figure, known for his flamboyant lifestyle and unapologetic presence, appeared confident and unbothered in the photos, despite the challenges …

Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of the now-defunct music duo P-Square, has declared that he will no longer stay silent amidst the ongoing allegations from his younger brother, Peter Okoye. Jude, who has largely refrained from publicly addressing the controversy surrounding the breakup of P-Square, announced that …

Senegal achieved a historic milestone with the successful launch of its first satellite, GAINDESAT-1A, into orbit, marking a significant step in the nation’s pursuit of technological advancement.  The satellite was launched on Friday at 6:56 p.m. from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, an achievement that President Bassirou Diomaye …

The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has expressed profound shock and grief over the sudden death of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, describing the late senator as a dedicated and patriotic colleague.  Akpabio, who recalled his reaction upon hearing the news, said he was deeply jolted and could not complete …

Nollywood actress Sarah Martins recently took to social media to address an incident where a follower insulted her after unsuccessfully begging for money.  The actress shared screenshots of the conversation, where the follower initially requested N100,000 to start a business. When Martins did not respond, the follower resorted to calling …

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has revealed that the University of Calabar (UNICAL) once included a bread seller on its graduation list for mandatory national service, raising serious concerns about fraudulent mobilization practices.  The NYSC, in an effort to always maintain the integrity of the program, has demobilized 54 …

Rapper Blac Youngsta has resolved a lingering legal issue as Dallas court dismissed his gun case this week, allowing him to move forward without further legal complications. The case, which has been hanging over Youngsta for nearly four years, was dismissed by the District Attorney’s Office, much to the rapper’s …