The Maldives has officially begun enforcing a nationwide smoking ban for anyone born after January 1, 2007, becoming the first country in the world to fully implement a generational prohibition on tobacco, according to the nation’s Health Ministry. The regulation, which took effect on November 1, was introduced earlier this year under President Mohamed Muizzu’s…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended four top national officers for alleged anti-party activities. The decision was announced in an official statement issued after an emergency NWC meeting held in Abuja on Saturday, November 1. Those affected include: Senator Samuel Anyanwu, National Secretary Hon. Umar Bature, National Organising…
Nigerian singer Yemi Alade has shared a candid story about a period during her university days when she briefly got into smoking before deciding to quit completely. Speaking in a recent interview with Chude Jideonwo, the “Johnny” hitmaker revealed that curiosity initially led her to try smoking, but it quickly became something she began to…
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has accused the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) of betraying President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, despite what it described as his “generous consideration for Christians” in federal appointments. The allegation follows the decision of former U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday to return Nigeria to the list of “Countries of Particular…
Suspected bandits have kidnapped the Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Hon. Samaila Bagudo. According to the spokesperson of the state police command, CSP Nafi Abubakar, the assailants invaded the lawmaker’s hometown in Bagudo Local Government Area on Friday, October 31, around 8:25 p.m., shortly after he had observed the Isha’i prayers…
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has suspended 149 referees for placing bets on football matches, marking one of the largest integrity scandals in the history of Turkish football. In a statement released on Friday, October 31, 2025, the TFF said its disciplinary committee handed out suspensions ranging from eight to twelve months. Investigations are still…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that eight political associations successfully completed the first stage of party registration, while six others were disqualified. In a statement on Thursday, October 30, 2025, Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, said the commission reviewed progress during its regular…
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its 2025 National Convention until the party complies with the Constitution, the Electoral Act, and its own statutory requirements. The ruling followed a suit filed by three aggrieved PDP members: Hon. Austin Nwachukwu (Imo PDP Chairman),…
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a 62-year-old woman found with a sack containing 178 live cartridges prepared for delivery. Police spokesperson SP Bright Edafe disclosed the arrest in a statement on Friday, October 31, 2025, identifying the woman as Charter Timide, who admitted buying the ammunition from Onitsha Main Market.…
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has removed Hon. Abubakar Gummi, member representing Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency of Zamfara State, from the House of Representatives for defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to The Guardian, Justice Egwuatu delivered the judgment on Thursday, October 30,…
