Popular Nigerian Singer Shot Dead
Nigerian singer Sabi, best known for his hit track ‘Show Your Style’, has reportedly been shot dead by a gang of unidentified assailants in Lagos State. His younger brother, Kingsley, told Daily Sun that the incident happened on Tuesday night…
El-Rufai Mourns As Mother Dies
Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is dead. The news of her passing was announced on Friday by her grandson in a Facebook post, where he expressed grief over the loss and called for…
Sanwo-Olu Under EFCC Probe as $13m Linked to Aisha Achimugu Sparks Lagos Contractor Scandal
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following the discovery of a controversial $13 million linked to businesswoman Aisha Achimugu and contractors associated with the Lagos State Government The probe comes…
Nigeria’s Defence Chief Oluyede Rejects Amnesty for ‘Repentant Terrorists,’ Calls for Decisive Military Action
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, has taken a hardline stance against granting amnesty to so-called “repentant terrorists,” insisting that force remains the most effective way to end insurgency in the country. Speaking during a military lecture in Abuja,…
23-year-old Nigerian graduate killed in US
A 23-year-old Nigerian graduate living in the United States, Oluwalayomi “Layo” Fadero, has lost her life after a suspect fleeing police drove against traffic and collided with her car in Nashville. Local outlet WSMV Nashville reported on Tuesday that the…
FG Bans Cash Tax Collection, Outlaws Revenue Roadblocks Nationwide
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has nullified the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) decision to dissolve the board and management of Union Bank of NigeriaDelivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke ruled that the apex bank acted beyond…
CBN Acted Beyond Powers, Court Rules on Union Bank Board Removal
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has nullified the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) decision to dissolve the board and management of Union Bank of NigeriaDelivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke ruled that the apex bank acted beyond…
FIFA Introduces Landmark Rule Requiring Female Coaches at Women’s Tournaments
World football governing body FIFA has approved a groundbreaking new rule mandating the presence of female coaches in all women’s tournaments it organizes. Under the new regulation, every team competing in FIFA women’s competitions must include at least one female…
South Africans Protest Against Nigerians, Other Foreign Nationals Amid Rising Tensions
Fresh tensions have erupted in South Africa as groups of citizens took to the streets in protest against Nigerians and other foreign nationals, accusing them of contributing to crime, unemployment, and economic hardship. The protests, which were reported in parts…
Nine Soldiers, One Policeman Killed in Kebbi Ambush
Nine Soldiers, One Policeman Killed in Kebbi Ambush. Nine soldiers and a police officer were killed in a deadly ambush by armed gunmen in Kebbi State’s Shanga Local Government Area, Governor Nasir Idris confirmed Wednesday. The attack occurred Tuesday night…