May 12, 2025
Court Jails Nine for Internet Fraud in Uyo
Justices Ijeoma Ojukwu and Rosemary Oghoghorie Dugbo of the Federal High Court Calabar have convicted and sentenced nine fraudsters to jail. The convicts are: Nsofor Charles Ochiabutor, Aneikan Monday Akpan, Igwe Greg, Ubong Emmanuel and Columba Chukwubuikem David. Others are: Edet Christopher Asuquo, Justice Chinonso, David Sunday Aniete and Fidelis Andrew Effiom. They were prosecuted […]
Fornication is not a sin – Falz’s tweet sparks controversy
Nigerian rapper Falz has sparked controversy online by opposing one of the most popular Christian doctrines. Falz, who took to his official X account on Sunday, expressed his opinion on the subject by stating that fornication is not a sin. “Fornication is not a sin,” the social media post reads. The statement elicited reactions from […]
NAF begins aerial display rehearsals in Abuja, Lagos
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) announced on Monday, May 12, the start of aerial display rehearsals in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, and Lagos State, as part of preparations for its 61st anniversary celebration on Friday, May 23.NAF Director of Public Relations and Information Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, in a statement, urged residents of both cities […]
‘I don’t believe in marriage’ – Lil Kesh
Nigerian singer and rapper, Lil Kesh, has shared his opinion on marriage. The ‘Shoki’ hitmaker revealed that he doesn’t believe in marriage, claiming that it doesn’t work. Kesh, who revealed that he has been single for a long time, also disclosed that he has no intention of getting married soon. Speaking in a recent episode […]
560 Kwara pilgrims depart for Saudi Arabia
The first batch of 560 Kwara State pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj exercise, on Monday departed for Saudi Arabia from the Babatunde Idi-Agbon International Airport, Ilorin. Addressing the pilgrims before their departure, the Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, urged them to conduct themselves with dignity and represent the state and Nigeria honourably during their pilgrimage. Represented by […]
President Tinubu swears in INEC commissioners, CCB board members
President Bola Tinubu on Monday, swore in newly appointed Commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC. They took the oath of office at the commencement of the Federal Executive Council meeting of the day, at the State House, Abuja. The swearing in ceremony took place shortly before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council […]
Labour Party accuses Otti of tyranny, urges Tinubu to call gov to order
The Labour Party’s National Working Committee (NWC) escalated its internal crisis on Monday, May 12, accusing Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti of tyranny, threats, and betrayal in a strongly worded statement.The party called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene and restrain Otti, alleging his actions are destabilising the party and undermining democracy. Signed […]
UTME mass failure: JAMB begins system review for alleged technical glitches
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announced on Monday, May 12, that it has initiated a comprehensive review of its systems to investigate potential technical glitches that may have compromised the quality of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results, released on Friday, May 9.JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin, stated that […]
Just In: Brazil Appoints Carlo Ancelotti New Head Coach
Carlo Ancelotti has been officially named the new head coach of the Brazil national team and will assume the role on May 26, after his final match with Real Madrid against Real Sociedad in La Liga. According to sports journalist David Ornstein, the 65-year-old Italian becomes Brazil’s first foreign appointment in the men’s dugout. “Agreements […]
Tompolo has questions to answer – EFCC breaks silence on viral video
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has said Chief Government Ekpemupolo, widely known as Tompolo, has questions to answer concerning a viral video clip which showed him allegedly engaging in naira abuse. DAILY POST reports that Nigerians on Sunday dared the Commission to arrest Tompolo like it did to other offenders. The outrage was […]