February 2025
JUST IN: Zelensky not ready for peace if US is involved, says Trump
United States President Donald Trump says his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, is not ready for peace. Trump spoke in a social media post after a meeting between him and Zelensky ended in a shouting match on Friday. The two leaders were discussing efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, but Trump said Zelensky disrespected the “United […]
Tinubu signs N54.99trn 2025 Budget into law
President Bola Tinubu has signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill of ₦54.99 trillion into law. The signing ceremony took place on Friday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, in the presence of the leadership of the National Assembly and other senior government officials. The budget was passed by both chambers of the National Assembly on Thursday, February […]
Just In: Ramadan begins Saturday, says Sultan
The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar III, has officially declared Saturday, March 1, 2025, as the first day of the Holy Month of Ramadan. Speaking from his palace on Friday evening, the Sultan announced that the crescent moon was sighted earlier in the day, Friday, February 28, corresponding to the 29th day […]
Katsina Hisbah Board Orders All Private Schools To Close For Ramadan Fast
Katsina State Hisbah Board has directed all private schools across the state to shut down services for the month of Ramadan. The government-backed institution responsible for enforcing Sharia law by Islamic principles, however, warned that non-compliance will not be tolerated. The commander-general of the board, Malam Aminu Usman who disclosed this in a statement issued […]
We are fighting insecurity with Education, youth empowerment – Imo state Legislator
…pays WAEC fees for 104 students …Also sponsors Bill for the creation of Film Village, Academy The member representing OnuImo state constituency in the Imo state House of Assembly, Hon James Esile Uba has said that the only way to insecurity in the state is through Education and empowering the youths through skills acquisition. This […]
Timaya, girlfriend Brooke Bailey shut down breakup rumours
Nigerian singer Timaya and his American girlfriend, Brooke Bailey, have dispelled rumors of their separation. Speculation recently emerged that the couple had separated after Brooke Bailey unfollowed Timaya on Instagram and deleted all photos of him from her page. The singer also does not have photos of Bailey on his Instagram page and is not […]
Salary fraud: Kano Governor suspends Acting Head of Service
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has suspended the Acting Head of Service and Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Salisu Mustapha, over alleged salary deductions and non-payment of some civil servants’ salaries. The suspension takes immediate effect. In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Governor directed the staff to step aside […]
Breaking: Supreme Court Sacks Rivers Local Government Chairmen
The local government election conducted on the 5th of October 2024 by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission has been declared invalid by the Supreme Court. In a judgment delivered by Justice Jamilu Tukur, the court declared the election invalid for grossly violating the Electoral Act. Reading the judgement, Justice Tukur said the action of […]
Lamborghini: Sophia Egbueje calls out Burna Boy for refusing to fulfill promise after sleeping with her
Popular Nigerian socialite Sophia Egbueje has called out singer Burna Boy for not fulfilling his promise after allegedly sleeping with her. Sophia accused Burna Boy of having a one-night stand with her and failing to fulfill his promise of buying her a Lamborghini. Recounting their encounter in a leaked audio recording between her and her […]
Ikorodu court remands 28-year-old man for stealing
A 28-year-old man, Toyin Damilola, appeared before an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court on Friday for allegedly stealing N1.5 million meant for fish and chicken feeds. The defendant was charged with two counts of stealing. He, however, pleaded not guilty when the charges were read. According to the prosecutor, Insp. Adegeshin Famuyiwa, Damilola allegedly converted N577,720 meant […]