The House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to instruct internet service providers in the country to block all websites hosting obscene and pornographic content with immediate effect. The resolution was passed following a motion sponsored by Dalhatu Tafoki, an All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker from Katsina State. In presenting the motion,…
Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has announced his final 23-man squad for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Initially, Chelle named a 39-man provisional squad for the important qualifiers, but he has now cut the list down to 23 players. Notably, Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, who had sparked debate…
Gunmen have abducted at least nine surveyors in Ondo State. The surveyors were ambushed by armed kidnappers who had been lying in wait in the bush while working at a site along the Ilu-Abo axis in the Akure North Local Council Area. The kidnappers contacted the families of the victims and initially demanded a N100…
Journalist and politician Dele Momodu has revealed why his relationship with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, soured. Momodu explained that he and Wike were once close friends, but their bond began to deteriorate after he informed the former Rivers State governor of his intention to run for president. According to Momodu,…
Former Nigeria international Ifeanyi Udeze has advised Ola Aina to consider leaving Nottingham Forest if a Champions League club shows interest in him this summer. Aina has been impressive for Forest, who are currently fighting for a spot in next season’s Champions League. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side is in third place and boosted their…
President Bola Tinubu has called on young Nigerians to engage openly with his administration, emphasizing his willingness to listen to their concerns and foster constructive dialogue. The President made this appeal on March 10 during the inauguration of the National Youth Congress Planning Committee at the State House in Abuja. In his speech, President Tinubu…
Onomen Uduebor, a 38-year-old Nigerian citizen, was arrested and extradited from the UK to the United States to face charges in a wire fraud scheme involving stolen tax information. Uduebor was arraigned on Friday, March 7, 2025, in the U.S. District Court in Seattle, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Teal Luthy Miller. Uduebor faces…
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that 83% of USAID’s programs will be terminated, marking a significant cut in U.S. development assistance to Africa. The cancellation of 5,200 contracts follows a rapid six-week review of U.S. aid spending conducted by President Donald Trump’s administration, with input from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency…
An Ekiti State High Court in Ado Ekiti has sentenced 25-year-old Gabriel Emmanuel to life imprisonment for the kidnapping of Oba Adeniran Benjamin Omotayo, the Eleda of Eda-Ile in Ekiti East Local Government Area. The sentencing took place on Monday. Emmanuel was arraigned on March 8, 2023, facing three charges: murder, kidnapping, and demanding property…
Grammy Award-winning rapper Doechii has been named Billboard’s 2025 Woman of the Year, the publication announced on Monday, March 10. She will be honored at an event later this month. A rising star in the rap scene, Doechii has gained widespread popularity with viral hits like “No Scrubs” and “Denial is a River,” the latter…
