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Gospel singer, Ajayi, to die by hanging for murder of girlfriend
A High Court in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has sentenced gospel musician Oluwatimileyin Ajayi to death by hanging for the murder of his girlfriend, 24-year-old Salome Adaidu. Justice Simon Aboki delivered the verdict on Thursday, finding Ajayi guilty of culpable homicide following months of legal proceedings. Ajayi was convicted under Section…
Read More »Tinubu signs landmark Tax Reform Bills into Law
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially signed four key tax reform bills into law, marking a significant step toward overhauling Nigeria’s tax system. The signing took place on Thursday at the State House in Abuja, with representatives from various branches of government in attendance. The newly enacted legislation includes the…
Read More »Lagos govt denies demolition of property linked to Peter Obi’s brother
The Lagos State Government has refuted claims of involvement in the us demolition of a property allegedly owned by the brother of Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate. Peter Obi had earlier alleged that a building owned by his younger brother’s company in Ikeja, Lagos, was unlawfully demolished.…
Read More »NATO Defence Spending gets 5% Target Amid Rising Russian Threat
Photo: NATO Defence Spending yet to get Trump’s nod NATO is set to formally endorse a new defence spending target of 5% of GDP, marking a major strategic shift as member states respond to escalating threats from Russia and concerns over long-term US commitment. The announcement of the latest NATO…
Read More »2027: Over 100 political groups seek registration – INEC
By Deborah Nnamdi With the 2027 general elections on the horizon, no fewer than 110 political associations have formally approached the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), seeking registration as political parties. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this on Wednesday during the Commission’s second regular consultative meeting with media executives…
Read More »PDP reinstates Anyanwu as National Secretary after months of infighting
By Deborah Nnamdi The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally reinstated Samuel Anyanwu as the party’s National Secretary, bringing an end to months of internal disputes and uncertainty over leadership. Announcing the decision at a press conference on Wednesday, PDP Acting National Chairman Umar…
Read More »Atiku Loses Waziri Adamawa Title, Amid Power Tussle with Fintiri
Photo: Atiku Loses Waziri Adamawa Title Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has been stripped of his traditional title by the Adamawa State Government, a move raising concerns of political retaliation and executive overreach ahead of the 2027 elections. The Adamawa State Government has revoked the title of Waziri Adamawa…
Read More »DStv Slashes Decoder Price, Offers Free Upgrade to Boost Subscribers
MultiChoice Nigeria has reduced the price of its DStv decoder by 50%, dropping it from ₦20,000 to ₦10,000, in a move aimed at attracting new customers and addressing a sharp decline in its subscriber base. As part of a new promotional campaign, the company is also offering a free upgrade…
Read More »Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sanchez’s Wedding: Most Extravagant, Controversial Holds in Venice
*Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sanchez’s Wedding: Celebrities, Superyachts, Protests Rock the Floating City of Venice **Amazon Boss’s $500m super yacht on standby ***US’s First Lady, Oprah Winfrey, Mick Jagger, Orlando Bloom, others storm Venice Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are officially tying the knot in Venice this week, and the world is…
Read More »Brazil VP Geraldo Alckmin in Historic Visit to Nigeria
The Vice President of Brazil, Geraldo Alckmin and his wife, Maria Alckmin, on Tuesday arrived Nigeria for the commencement of the Second Session of the Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism (SDM). On arrival at the Presidential Wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, the delegation was received by Deputy Chief of Staff…
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