Legendary Actor Jide Kosoko Emerges Oloja of Lagos
Veteran Nigerian actor and filmmaker Prince Jide Kosoko has been formally declared the Oloja of Lagos elect by the King Kosoko Royal Family, marking a major development in the traditional leadership of Lagos Island. Kosoko, 72, was presented at the King Kosoko Palace in Ereko, Lagos Island, before a large gathering of royal family members […]
Reno Omokri Withdrew Drugs Dealer Allegation Against Tinubu Following Sowore’s Reference in Court
Ambassador designated and a former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has responded to comments made during the ongoing trial of activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, following questions raised by Sowore’s lawyer over his clearance by the Department of State Services despite past remarks against President Bola Tinubu. In a statement seen by Truth Live […]
U.S. Group Condemns Anambra Governor Over Onitsha Market Closure
A United States-based advocacy group has criticised the Anambra State governor, Chukwuma Soludo, over the recent closure of Onitsha’s main commercial district, warning that it could seek international action against him. The Rising Sun Foundation, working with a coalition supporting Biafra self-determination, described the one-week blockade of Onitsha’s business area as excessive and harmful to […]
Court Admits Video Evidence in Sowore Cyberstalking Trial
A Federal High Court in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, has admitted video evidence featuring comments made by a former presidential aide about President Bola Tinubu in the ongoing cyberstalking trial of activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore. The trial judge, Justice Mohammed Garba Umar, ruled on Tuesday that the video clips met the legal requirements […]
Traders Protest as Soludo Closes Onitsha Market Over Sit-at-Home Defiance
Traders at the Onitsha Main Market in Anambra State took to the streets on Tuesday to protest a government order shutting the market for one week. The closure was ordered by the state governor, Chukwuma Soludo on Monday, after traders repeatedly failed to comply with a directive to resume business activities on Mondays, despite a […]
Dangote Refinery Increases Petrol Price After Festive Discount
Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased the ex-gantry price of petrol to ₦799 per litre, raising the cost by ₦100 from the previous price of ₦699. The new price took effect on Tuesday, January 27, according to a statement from the refinery. It said petrol sold through MRS retail outlets will now cost ₦839 per […]
Nigeria Senate Proposes Tougher Penalties for Vote Buying
Nigeria’s Senate has proposed stricter punishments for vote buying and other electoral offences as part of efforts to strengthen the credibility of the country’s elections ahead of the 2027 polls. The proposals are contained in the Electoral Bill 2025, which is currently being considered by the National Assembly, according to the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele. […]
NNPC Confirm Substantial Oil Discovery in Niger Delta
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced a major oil discovery in the Niger Delta, following the completion of the Awodi-07 appraisal and exploration well. According to NNPC, the well, operated in partnership with Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) under a joint venture agreement, is located in the shallow offshore area of western Niger […]
Nigeria Clerics Urged to Learn AI Skills to Counter Misinformation
The Sokoto State Government has called for religious clerics across Nigeria to be trained in artificial intelligence and digital literacy, warning that the misuse of AI-generated content and social media misinformation is threatening national unity. The state’s Commissioner for Innovation and Digital Economy, Bashar Umar Kwabo, said the rise of deepfakes, manipulated audio and AI-generated […]
Video: Soludo Shuts Onitsha Main Market for One Week, Warns Traders Over Sit-at-Home Compliance
Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State has ordered the immediate closure of the Onitsha Main Market for one week over traders’ continued compliance with the Monday sit-at-home order, despite repeated assurances of security by the state government. The directive, issued on Monday, follows the persistent refusal of traders to reopen their shops on Mondays, […]