News as it breaks
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted a fresh list of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate, just days after forwarding an initial list of three candidates. The update was released on Saturday by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, President Tinubu sent two separate letters to Senate…
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has explained the coalition’s earlier decision regarding party affiliations, stressing that he and Peter Obi requested to remain in their respective parties, the SDP and Labour Party, until the conclusion of bye-elections and out-of-season elections. El-Rufai noted that with all pending elections concluded last…
A Lady, Victoria Ayomide Agboola, who falsely accused Nigerian singer, Paul Okoye, popularly known as Rudeboy, of rape has faced legal consequences following her actions. Identified on social media as @chubbiedivah, she reportedly deactivated her X account and fled both social media and her husband’s house in an attempt to…
Amid ongoing controversies surrounding the late singer Mohbad, his father, Joseph Aloba, has addressed claims about Cynthia Adebanjo, who previously said she was pregnant for the singer. In a recorded statement, Aloba denied that a traditional wedding ever took place, insisting he only attended a wedding introduction. “When my son…
Mohbad’s friend, Damola, has disputed claims by the late singer’s father, Joseph Aloba, that Mohbad and Wunmi never held a traditional wedding. Damola shared videos showing himself and others serving as Mohbad’s groomsmen, holding bundles of Naira notes and taking part in what appeared to be a traditional ceremony. Earlier,…
Arsenal and England star Bukayo Saka is officially engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Tolami Benson, following a romantic proposal at a luxury London hotel. The couple, who are age mates, have been together for five years. Insiders revealed that Saka went all out to make the moment unforgettable, selecting an…
Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected terrorist logistics supplier and 21 accomplices in Mafa Local Government Area, Borno State. According to counter-terrorism source Zagazola Makama, the group was transporting a large quantity of smoked fish believed to be used to finance insurgent…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has clarified why he left Guinea Bissau on a plane from Côte d’Ivoire instead of using a Nigerian aircraft. Speaking publicly, Jonathan expressed appreciation to both President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria and President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire. “I want to thank my President, President Tinubu,…
A Rivers State High Court has sentenced a 400-level University of Port Harcourt student, Damian Okoligwe, to death for killing his girlfriend, Justina Otuene, a 300-level Biochemistry student. Delivering judgment, Justice Chiwen Nsirim Nwosu held that the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the 26-year-old, Okoligwe intentionally caused Justina’s death.…
Leader of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Bashir Dalhatu, has urged the federal government to consider granting amnesty and financial support to Fulani ethnic militias, often labeled as bandits, similar to the incentives once offered to Niger Delta militants. In an interview on Arise TV, Dalhatu argued that many of…
