A former Zamfara State governorship candidate, Sani Shinkafi, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, seeking an investigation into allegations of cybercrime, harassment, and defamation against China-based social media influencer Bello Galadanchi, popularly known as Danbello. The petition,…
Biafra agitator Ralph Uwazuruike has accused Nnamdi Kanu of influencing violence in the South-East and allegedly encouraging the recruitment of Igbo youths into violent activities from prison. Uwazuruike made the claims in a video shared on YouTube, where he expressed…
Hyacinth Alia, Governor of Benue State, has expressed shock and sadness over the killing of the state chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, Alhaji Ardo Risku, and his friend. In a statement issued by his Chief Press…
Five persons abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Benin-Ore highway have been rescued following a joint operation by the Ogun and Lagos State Police Commands. The victims were freed less than 24 hours after they were kidnapped near Ogbere Forest…
Nigerian activist and entertainer Charly Boy has opened up about his troubled past, admitting that he was involved in criminal activities during his younger years in the United States. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time, Charly Boy…
The widow of late Nollywood actor John Okafor popularly known as Mr Ibu, Stella Maris Okafor, has denied allegations that she secretly sold her late husband’s properties and kept the proceeds for herself. This comes after the late actor’s family…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of promoting sexism over a social media post inviting Nigerians to submit petitions. The controversy followed a post shared by the EFCC on its official Facebook page on Friday,…
The presidency has criticised comments made by former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, over the Federal Government’s plan to introduce state police in Nigeria. Obi had earlier reacted to the passage of the State Police Bill by the National Assembly,…
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 elections, Peter Obi, has called for the implementation of state police to be delayed until after the next general election. The former Anambra State governor raised concerns that the…
The presidential ambition of former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, may face a setback after a Federal High Court in Lokoja nullified its earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress as a political…
Public policy expert and former chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, Sam Amadi, has criticised First Lady Oluremi Tinubu over her remarks encouraging Nigerians to consider small businesses like selling akara, roasting corn, and making kuli-kuli as means of…
Public affairs commentator Mahdi Shehu has questioned the Federal Government’s handling of revenue and budget implementation following recent remarks by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga. In a post on X on Thursday, Shehu said Onanuga’s comments appeared to validate concerns that…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has faced criticism on X after suggesting that starting small-scale businesses such as akara, roasted corn and kuli-kuli requires little capital. Speaking in a video while highlighting the administration’s support for small businesses through grants,…
The Federal Government has clarified that it has no plans to raise taxes, stressing instead that the country needs a larger number of taxpayers to boost revenue. This was stated by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticised the Department of State Services over the manner its operatives arrested Omoyele Sowore at the Federal High Court in Abuja. In a statement issued on Thursday, NLC President Joe Ajaero described the incident…