In an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, veteran journalist Dele Momodu offered insights into the ongoing feud between Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Momodu suggested that their political rivalry stems from a struggle for control over the treasury of Rivers State. Since Governor […]
Last month, Multichoice Nigeria, the parent company of Nigerian pay television platforms DStv and GOtv, disclosed a price adjustment for its packages. Despite a court order, the new prices became effective from May 1, 2024. The South African-owned company attributed the recent increase to an escalation in the cost of business operations. The news has […]
The Taraba State University visitation panel announced on Thursday that it had revealed financial irregularities amounting to N3.5 billion within the university. Prof. Josiah Sabo-Kente, the panel’s chairman, disclosed during a press briefing in Jalingo that the university had maintained inadequate accounting practices since its establishment in 2008. Furthermore, he highlighted that the university fell […]
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum, on Thursday, provided reassurance to the Nigeria Labour Congress, Trade Union Congress, and workers regarding an enhanced and sustainable minimum wage. In January, President Bola Tinubu established a tripartite committee comprising government, labour, and private sector representatives to evaluate the N30,000 minimum wage implemented during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure. Recently, […]
Nigerian musician, Michael Adebayo Olayinka, known as Ruger, disclosed on Madame Joyce’s ‘Cocktails & Takeaways’ podcast that he has never experienced heartbreak. Despite his longing for the experience, it hasn’t occurred yet. Expressing his readiness for the challenge, Ruger humorously called out, “I have never been heartbroken. But I’m waiting [for it]. I know that […]
The All Progressives Congress leadership affirmed on Wednesday that President Bola Tinubu is dedicated to enhancing the living standards of Nigerian workers. This commitment was conveyed in a solidarity message released in Abuja by the APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka. T he assurance followed shortly after the president pledged improved working conditions and equitable […]
On Wednesday, the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, revealed that the government had uncovered an apartment beneath the Dolphin Estate Bridge in Ikoyi, where tenants pay an annual rent of N250,000. The commissioner stated that the under-bridge apartment comprises 86 partitioned rooms, with dimensions ranging from “10×10” to “12×10”. Wahab […]
Sola Sobowale, a seasoned figure in Nigeria’s Nollywood film industry, shared her experiences as a caregiver in London, England. The 58-year-old actress, renowned for her exceptional performances on screen, disclosed this during an interview on the ‘Teju Baby Face Show’ on Tuesday. She recounted her departure from Nigeria in 2004 and her return twelve years […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and celebrity barman Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, have agreed to settle the naira abuse charge outside of court. This agreement was revealed during the court session on Thursday. Cubana Chief Priest, appearing before Justice Kehinde Ogundare, is facing three counts related to the abuse of […]
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters disclosed that in April 2024, coordinated ground and air operations led to the elimination of more than 715 terrorists, the apprehension of 146 suspects, and the liberation of 465 abducted hostages. Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operation, unveiled these statistics during a biweekly media briefing in Abuja […]