Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, widely known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. His son, Olusoji Jacobs, confirmed his death on Instagram on Wednesday. In the statement, the late actor’s family described…
The United States has announced additional visa restrictions aimed at foreign nationals it believes are involved in or liable for inciting violence, racial prejudice, and uncompensated land expropriation in South Africa. In a statement released on Tuesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the policy as being implemented in accordance with Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The policy targets foreign individuals who are involved in the adoption or execution of laws or policies that according to the US, permit racial discrimination, uncompensated land expropriation, or the inciting of impending violence against racial or ethnic minorities in South Africa. According to Rubio, the decision was made in response to worries expressed by the administration of President Donald Trump on what it called “racially motivated criminality” and “government-sponsored discrimination” against Afrikaners and other minorities in South Africa.…
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has taken a swipe at APC governor, describing them as “politically lazy”. His comments comes following the APC governors’ opposition to his Rainbow Coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. In an interview with Arise Television’s…
Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group, has said having a son to inherit his business empire is not a priority, stressing that his three daughters can lead the company. In an interview with ARISE News on Tuesday, Dangote said he…
Nigerian dancer Iweh Pascal Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, will appear at the UK’s Snaresbrook Crown Court on February 8, 2027, for a plea hearing. The court has postponed his scheduled appearance on Tuesday because the charge sheet was…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased petrol pump price. A market survey conducted on Tuesday revealed that most NNPCL retail outlets in Abuja and surrounding areas have adjusted their prices to between N1,395 and N1,430 per litre,…
Donald Trump, the president of the United States, has declared that he will not get involved in the case of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother who is suspected of killing her three small children. Clancy, 36, faces three counts of…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has said he has nothing to hide and challenged anyone to release any official information about him, including his academic records and documents that may exist abroad. In an interview…
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has suspended the planned industrial action that its affiliates were set to begin at Federal Unity Colleges over the proposed concession of King’s College, Lagos. The union reached the decision after meeting with Education Minister…
Following the commencement of the N2.15 trillion Initial Public Offering (IPO) for Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a warning advising prospective investors to guard against fraudulent schemes. In an official notice signed by…
Petrol prices have currently jumped to N1,470/litre across some areas of the Federal Capital Territory and across the nation. The means that that the surge is set to put fresh pressure on transportation, food prices and household budgets across Nigeria.…
The Nigeria Police Force High Command has issued nationwide red alert following reports of planned terrorist attacks on places of worship, schools, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camps and other public locations across the country. According to Premium Times,…
Employees of the Federal Ministry of Education and union leaders staged a protest in Abuja on Monday to oppose the proposed concession of Federal Unity Colleges. Gathered at the ministry’s headquarters, the demonstrators displayed placards, chanted solidarity songs, and demanded…
Desmond Elliot, a lawmaker representing Surulere Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has apologised to President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, over his actions during the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election in May. A…
The Federal High Court in Abuja will on Monday, September 14, resume hearing in the ADC leadership crisis involving Senator David Mark, Rauf Aregbesola and others over the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Justice Peter Odo Lifu will…