Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has asserted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s developmental strides—particularly in the FCT—have effectively dismantled any potential opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike made the remarks on Wednesday during the commissioning of key infrastructure projects in Abuja, including the Maitama-Gishiri Bridge and the newly…
Two people were injured on Tuesday, June 11, following a fuel-laden tanker explosion along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The incident occurred at the NASFAT area of the expressway after the tanker, carrying petroleum products, lost control and fell, triggering a massive explosion. According to Babatunde Akinbiyi, spokesperson for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps…
The Federal Government’s bid to secure a $5 billion oil-backed loan from Saudi energy giant Aramco is facing major hurdles, as falling global crude prices rattle investor confidence. A report by Reuters, citing four sources close to the deal, reveals that the steep drop in oil prices has triggered concerns among banks expected to co-finance…
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain Dele Momodu has cautioned that President Bola Tinubu’s removal in the 2027 elections is unlikely unless opposition parties come together in a united front. Speaking on a monthly program aired by the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State, Momodu stressed that the PDP, currently fractured, has slim chances of overcoming the…
Afrobeats sensation Ruger recently shared insights into his financial journey during an interview with VJ Adams. Revealing that his very first music payment was ₦500,000, Ruger said he gave the entire amount to his church. “I didn’t use it,” he explained. “I gave everything to the church. The next payment was about a million —…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently hosted Nigeria’s pride and Guinness World Record holder, Tunde Onakoya, at his residence — an event that has captured widespread attention online. Tunde, who gained international acclaim for playing chess non-stop for 60 hours in Times Square, New York, was warmly received by the president. Smiling broadly, Tinubu posed with…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has declared that even if suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara defects from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC, his alleged political misdeeds will not be overlooked. The party’s state chairman, Sir Tony Okocha, made this statement on Tuesday, June 10, in Abuja while addressing questions about…
Kanye West is switching things up — once more. Just four years after legally changing his name to “Ye,” the rapper and fashion entrepreneur has now updated it to “Ye Ye,” according to newly filed business documents in California. As reported by Page Six, the change was submitted by his chief financial officer, Hussain Lalani,…
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s growing insecurity and economic hardship, describing the country as a “crime scene” in urgent need of repair. Speaking at an event in Abuja on Tuesday, June 10, Obi lamented the dire conditions many Nigerians face despite the country not being officially…
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has been crowned Best International Act at the 2025 BET Awards, marking a major milestone in her career. The 22-year-old stunned fans and industry insiders alike by edging out a competitive lineup that included South Africa’s Tyla, Ghana’s Black Sherif, and fellow Nigerian sensation Rema. Her victory has quickly gone viral,…
