Ghana’s President John Mahama has imposed a ban on first-class travel for all government appointees as part of efforts to cut down public expenditure amid the country’s economic difficulties. Speaking at the swearing-in of new ministers at the Jubilee House, Mr. Mahama said all non-essential travel would be prohibited, while the Chief of Staff must…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has called for the release of popular TikToker, Olumide Ogunsanwo aka ‘SeaKing’, who was arrested on Thursday, February 6, for allegedly bullying the pastor online. While preaching at a programme in his church on Friday, February 7, the cleric said…
Disgraced singer R. Kelly is facing a new lawsuit from six alleged victims claiming he has failed to pay the bulk of a $10.3 million judgment awarded against him in 2023. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the victims—Lizette Martinez, Lisa Van Allen, Kelly Rogers, Faith Rogers, Roderick Gartrell, and Gem Pratts—say they have…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has initiated significant leadership changes across several federal universities, including renaming the University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University. These changes are effective immediately. At the newly renamed Yakubu Gowon University, President Tinubu dissolved the entire governing council and dismissed Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi as Vice-Chancellor. In her place, Professor…
The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to enforce stricter traffic regulations, including fines for running red lights and speeding across the state. At a media briefing on Thursday, February 6, the state’s Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, introduced the initiative alongside the launch of advanced technology to improve traffic monitoring and law enforcement…
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has introduced a 15% increase in port tariffs, marking the first such adjustment in 32 years. The announcement was made on Thursday in Lagos during a stakeholders’ meeting to discuss the implementation of the new tariff rates. NPA Managing Director Abubakar Dantsoho, represented by the Executive Director of Marine…
The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review has announced that it has received proposals for the creation of 31 new states, which would be added to Nigeria’s existing 36 states. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, the chairman of the committee and deputy speaker of the House, made the disclosure on Thursday during plenary while reading…
Youths in Gboko, Benue State, have apprehended a suspected thief accused of terrorizing students at Fidei Polytechnic. The suspect was caught on the morning of Thursday, February 6, 2025, while attempting to steal from a student. Joseph Godwin Kumaga, a local resident, reported that a bunch of keys wrapped in charms was found on…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has handed over 21 boys, rescued from suspected human traffickers, to the Niger State Government. On Tuesday in Abuja, NAPTIP’s Director-General, Binta Adamu Bello, officially transferred the children, aged between 5 and 10 years, to Niger State officials. She explained that the minors…
INEC Closes Case at Edo Governorship Tribunal Without Presenting Witnesses The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has closed its case at the Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal without presenting any witnesses. INEC’s legal team formally moved to close the case, a request that was accepted by the Tribunal. The commission will rely on cross-examinations and…
