January 20, 2025
Trump To Sign Executive Orders Recognising Only Male, Female Sexes
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday plans to sign executive orders proclaiming that the U.S. government will recognize only two sexes, male and female, and ending “radical and wasteful” diversity, equity and inclusion programs inside federal agencies, according to senior White House officials. The officials grouped both orders under the incoming Trump administration’s wider “restoring sanity” […]
Forex trader arraigned for misappropriating client’s $10,000
A Forex trader, Henry Gabriel, on Monday, appeared before a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Zuba, charged with misappropriating $10,000, property of Navy Capt. A. Madaki. The defendant and his company, HDFX Limited, are facing two- counts of criminal conspiracy and breach of trust. The prosecution counsel, Mr Abubakar Aminu, alleged that the […]
NAHCON fixes N8.3m as 2025 Hajj fare for north, N8.7m for southern states
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Monday announced the official fare for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, revealing a significant increase from previous years. Pilgrims from Borno and Adamawa states will pay ₦8,327,125.59, while those from the northern zone are charged ₦8,457,685.59. Southern states face the highest fare of ₦8,784,085.59. This was made known […]
Report: Trump to end US birthright citizenship as part of immigration crackdown
Donald Trump, United States president-elect, is reportedly planning to scrap privileges of birthright citizenship for children whose parents lack legal immigration status. The move is said to be among the 10 executive actions on his first day in office aimed at reshaping federal immigration and border policy. “The federal government will not recognize automatic birthright […]
VIDEO: Tinubu returns to office after UAE trip
President Bola Tinubu has resumed to his office in Abuja, following his recent trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, had earlier disclosed that the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, specially invited President Tinubu to attend […]
Edo Governor election tribunal adjourns hearing over witness list delay
The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, on Monday, adjourned proceedings to Tuesday, in the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Asue Ighodalo, challenging the September 21, 2024, election. The adjournment followed delays in serving the respondents with the petitioners’ witness schedule. When the petition was called, counsel for the Independent National Electoral […]
Tinubu appoints Zahrah Audu as PEBEC DG
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Princess Zahrah Audu as the new Director-General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council in a move aimed at attracting foreign investments and improving Nigeria’s business climate. This was disclosed in a memo signed by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume and made available to journalists in […]
Just In: Donald Trump Sworn in as 47th President of the United States
Donald Trump has officially taken the oath of office, becoming the 47th President of the United States. In a moment that marks both a historic and unprecedented event, Trump swore to “preserve, protect, and defend” the US Constitution, signaling the start of his second term in office. This inauguration is particularly notable, as it is […]
I lost my sight in 2020 – DJ Jimmy Jatt
Nigerian disc jockey, Oluwaforijimi Amu, aka DJ Jimmy Jatt, has opened up about his medical battles and eventual kidney transplant. Recall that the ‘Stylee’ crooner revealed in 2022 that he underwent a successful kidney transplant. Speaking in a recent episode of Channels TV programme, ‘Rubbin Minds’ with Ebuka, Jatt said he lost his sight in […]
Kano censorship board bars popular musician Sojaboy, two others over alleged misconduct
The Kano State Censorship Board has imposed a ban on renowned Kannywood singer Usman Sojaboy, actresses Shamsiyya Muhammad and Hasina Suzan, effectively, prohibiting their participation in Kannywood activities within the state. The action was taken after the release of a video described by the board as promoting behavior that contradicts Kano’s cultural and religious standards.The […]