Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has outlined clear conditions for any meaningful reconciliation with his former ally, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking on Friday, April 25, during the platinum jubilee celebration of Hon. Ken Chikere in Port Harcourt, Wike addressed the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. While expressing a willingness…
The Oyo State Police Command has uncovered a major human trafficking operation in Ibadan, the state capital, rescuing 84 victims—including a child—from captivity. Acting on intelligence, officers raided a building in the Orogun area of the city where the victims were being held against their will. According to preliminary investigations, the victims are believed to…
Controversial singer and internet personality, Speed Darlington, stirred up drama at a club recently when he threatened to walk out after the DJ played a Burna Boy song. In a now-viral video, Speed can be heard warning the DJ in Pidgin: “I go go,” signaling he would leave if the track wasn’t changed. Not wanting…
Rivers State’s Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), has acknowledged that while the state is experiencing relative calm, it remains in a fragile state and requires careful management, particularly amid ongoing political transitions. Speaking on Friday, April 25, during a meeting with the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight, Ibas emphasized…
On Friday, April 25, Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, remanded singer Terry Alexander Ejeh, popularly known as Terry Apala, in a Correctional Centre for the alleged mutilation of Naira notes. Terry Apala was arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on…
California has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, with its nominal gross domestic product (GDP) reaching $4.1 trillion in 2024, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. This marks a slight lead over Japan’s $4.02 trillion GDP for the same period, as recorded by the International Monetary Fund. Now,…
In a heartfelt tweet that quickly went viral, Chiamaka Nwakalor-Egemba, wife of well-known health influencer Aproko Doctor, shared an inspiring message for women struggling with infertility due to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Chiamaka, who has openly battled PCOS herself, highlighted the story of Nigerian content creator Maraji—now expecting her third child without IVF—as a symbol…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared eight individuals wanted in connection with a multi-million naira fraud involving Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), a now-defunct digital trading platform. Those named include Adefowora Olanipekun, Adefowora Oluwanisola, Emmanuel Uko, Johnson Okiroh Otieno, Israel Mbaluka, Joseph Michiro Kabera, Serag Michiro, and Seyi Oloyede. The suspects are accused…
The Ogun State Police Command, through its SWAT unit, has arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged trafficking of human body parts. On April 22, officers apprehended Sunday Akintobi, a 36-year-old resident of the Itoku area in Abeokuta. Subsequent investigations led to the arrest of two more suspects: 40-year-old Oladimeji Olaniran and 38-year-old Isaiah…
MTN Nigeria Confirms Cyberattack, Assures Core Infrastructure and Nigerian Operations Remain Secure MTN Nigeria has confirmed that it recently experienced a cyberattack but reassured customers, partners, and stakeholders that its core infrastructure remains secure and that its Nigerian operations were not affected. In a statement issued on Thursday, April 24, the telecom giant reported detecting…
