Tinubu meets labour leaders over planned insecurity protest
President Bola Tinubu met NLC leaders led by Joe Ajaero to discuss the planned nationwide protest over rising insecurity. After the meeting, Ajaero said the NLC would hold further consultations, with its National Executive Council to decide whether to proceed with the protest. Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma and Labour Minister Nkiru Onyejeocha described the […]
TIN Becomes Mandatory for Bank Accounts from January 2026
The Federal Government announced that all taxable Nigerians must obtain a Tax Identification Number (TIN) to operate bank accounts from January 1, 2026. It was clarified that students and dependents are exempted. The requirement was confirmed under Section 4 of the Nigerian Tax Administration Act, providing legal backing for enforcement. Individuals and businesses already holding […]
Young John Responds to Critics of Album Success
Nigerian artist and producer Young John has fired back at critics questioning his rise in the music industry. After the success of his debut album, Love is Not Enough, which has dominated charts and playlists, some skeptics have dismissed his transition from producer to artist. In a bold response, Young John took to social media, […]
Salah Slams Liverpool, Hints at Exit After Leeds Draw
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has expressed deep frustration with his club following Saturday’s 3-3 Premier League draw with Leeds United. The Egyptian forward, who watched the game from the bench, accused Liverpool of “throwing him under the bus” amid a rocky start to their season. Speaking after the match, Salah said he felt unfairly blamed […]
Ronaldo Faces Ban After World Cup Qualifier Red Card
Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off for violent conduct in Portugal’s 2–0 loss to Ireland, earning his first red card for his country. The upgraded VAR decision triggers a mandatory competitive-match suspension, and violent conduct rules mean he could miss at least one and possibly several 2026 World Cup games. Portugal still lead their qualifying group […]
Police Arrest Two in UNIPORT Cult Probe
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested two suspected cultists, including a serving police officer, during a final-year signing-out ceremony at the University of Port Harcourt. In a statement released Friday, Police PRO Grace Iringe-Koko said Corporal Onwukwe Godswill, attached to Elimgbu Division, and 200-level Biomedical Technology student Ifeanyi Israel were apprehended on September 26 […]
Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Rema, Ayra Star get nominations for AFRIMA 2025
This year’s edition promises to be a fierce one with heavyweights like Davido, Burna Boy, El Grande Toto, Amr Diab, Fally Ipupa, Rema, and DJ Maphorisa now facing strong challenges from rising sensations such as Shallipopi, Himra, Molly, Ayra Starr, Juma Jux, and Mia Guissé. Nigeria’s Burna Boy and Davido both secured five nominations each. Burna Boy’s album No Sign of Weakness and Davido’s 5ive were both nominated for Album of the Year, while their hit singles […]
FG Boosts NDLEA Operations with 48 New Vehicles
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the war against illicit drugs with the commissioning of 48 operational vehicles for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in order to enhance the agency’s mobility and operational capacity nationwide. Commissioning the vehicles at the NDLEA headquarters today in Abuja, on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the […]
FG Terminates Suleja-Minna Road Contract, Threatens EFCC Action Against Contractor
The Federal Government has revoked the contract for the long-abandoned Suleja-Minna road project and threatened to drag the contractor, Salini Nigeria Ltd, before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over what it described as deliberate neglect and incompetence. Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, who announced the decision during an inspection tour of the […]
NDLEA Gets Forensic Lab In Abuja And Enugu And Trains 20 Officers
After over 25 years of conducting forensic analysis in a single laboratory facility in Lagos, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has established two new laboratories and upgraded the existing one to enhance accessibility, expedite timely analysis, and prosecute cases efficiently following a surge in drug seizures over the past months. The two additional […]