FG Halts Christian Pilgrimage To Israel, Amid Escalating Tensions in the Middle-Eastern Region
The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), acting under the directive of the Federal Government, has announced an immediate and indefinite suspension of all Christian pilgrimages to Israel and the broader Middle East region. Bishop Stephen Adegbite, Executive Secretary of the NCPC, made the announcement in Lagos during a press briefing, citing recent developments in the […]
FG Halts Christian Pilgrimage To Israel Amid Escalating Tensions in the Middle-Eastern Region
The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), acting under the directive of the Federal Government, has announced an immediate and indefinite suspension of all Christian pilgrimages to Israel and the broader Middle East region. Bishop Stephen Adegbite, Executive Secretary of the NCPC, made the announcement in Lagos during a press briefing, citing recent developments in the […]
FG Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Sachet Alcohol
The Federal government has begun enforcing a nationwide ban on alcoholic drinks sold in sachets and small bottles of less than 200 millilitres. The move, which came into effect on 1 January 2026, targets the production, distribution, and sale of high-strength alcohol in easily concealable packaging. Authorities say the ban is aimed at reducing underage […]
300-Level UI Student Dies After Consuming Sniper
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A 300-level medical student at the University of Ibadan (name withheld) has died after consuming an insecticide on Sunday night, according to officials at the University College Hospital in Ibadan. A fellow student allegedly discovered him on the ground floor of Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall, frothing at the mouth. The person apparently acknowledged […]
Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Jump 772% in Two Years — CBN Governor Cardoso Reveals
Nigeria’s external reserves have recorded one of the most dramatic turnarounds in the country’s recent economic history, with CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso confirming that net foreign exchange reserves surged by 772 percent in just two years.
Lagos Appoints Adetola John as New State Accountant-General
The Lagos State Government has announced the appointment of Adetola, Muyiwa John as the state’s new Accountant-General and Permanent Secretary of the State Treasury Office. The appointment was confirmed via the government’s official Facebook page on Tuesday in a statement titled, “Sanwo-Olu approves redeployment of Mr. Adetola, Muyiwa John as new State Accountant-General.” “The Lagos […]
Breaking: Tinubu Reshuffles Cabinet, Names New Finance Minister
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Taiwo Oyedele as the minister of state for finance, replacing Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite. In a press statement released on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Uzoka-Anite will now move to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning, as the Minister […]
Dangote Decries Surge in Fraudsters Impersonating Family, Executives
Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has warned the public about a rise in scams involving individuals pretending to represent the company, its executives, or members of the Dangote family. In a statement shared on the company’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, DIL said: “Dangote Industries Limited is aware of increasing cases of fraud and […]
“For Five Years, Nobody Called Me” — Benedict Johnson Opens Up on Career Drought
Nollywood actor Benedict Johnson has opened up about what he described as one of the most difficult seasons of his professional life, revealing that he went five years without landing a single movie role. The actor shared his testimony during a service at Streams of Joy International, led by Pastor Jerry Eze, where he detailed […]
Sophia Momodu’s Lawyer Files N1bn Suit Against Davido Over Alleged Harassment, Cyberbullying
According to reports circulating online, though yet to be officially confirmed by her legal team, the suit alleges cyberbullying, defamation, harassment, and threat to life. Bella Chukwu, legal counsel to Sophia Momodu in her ongoing custody dispute with music star Davido, has reportedly instituted a ₦1 billion lawsuit against the singer. Sources claim the lawyer […]