Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has stated that the call for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is not directly related to addressing the insecurity issues in the South East region. Soludo argued that criminals have hijacked the Biafran struggle, using Kanu’s name and the
The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has unveiled a comprehensive 25-year plan aimed at strengthening its workforce and curriculum. The plan, which was launched at a recent ceremony, is designed to position the university as a leading institution of higher learning in Nigeria and beyond. According to the Vice-Chancellor of UNICAL, Prof. Florence Obi, the 25-year
A devastating explosion rocked the Trans-Niger Pipeline in Rivers State on [date], sending shockwaves through the community and raising concerns about the safety of the pipeline. According to eyewitnesses, the explosion occurred at about [time] in the morning, causing widespread destruction and panic in the area. The pipeline, which is operated by the Nigerian National
Popular Nigerian skit maker, Oluwadolarz, recently shared a thought-provoking message on social media, highlighting how loyalty often shifts when success diminishes. His remarks come amid ongoing speculation surrounding his personal life following his breakup with fiancée and baby mama, Ifeluv. Reports indicate that Ifeluv publicly confirmed their split, accusing Oluwadolarz of infidelity and financial irresponsibility.
Nigerian singer Balogun Afolabi Oluwaloseyi, popularly known as Seyi Vibez, has taken a moment to honor his late mother on the second anniversary of her passing. In a heartfelt message shared via his Instagram story on Sunday, the artist expressed his deep longing for her, revealing how much he still wishes she were with him.
Media personality Toke Makinwa has encouraged women to stand firm in their relationship expectations, emphasizing that seeking financial support from a partner is not something to feel guilty about. Speaking on the latest episode of her podcast, Toke Moments, Makinwa urged women not to compromise their standards due to societal pressure. She stressed that everyone
Human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, has alleged that Ushie Uguamaye, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member who criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over economic hardship, is under intense pressure to issue a public apology. Sowore, who accompanied Uguamaye to the NYSC Local Government Inspector’s office in Lagos on Monday
Former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to order the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to recover her seized assets from their buyers. In an amended application filed through her lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN), before Justice Inyang Ekwo, Alison-Madueke specifically requested that the EFCC retrieve the
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly criticized former President Olusegun Obasanjo for his claim that labour leaders betrayed Nigerian workers by accepting the N70,000 minimum wage proposed by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a statement titled “Under Saint Matthew of Owu,” NLC President Joe Ajaero dismissed Obasanjo’s remarks as unfair, arguing that the negotiation
Renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has filed a $5 million lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, over an alleged invasion of privacy and the unauthorized use of his name and image in a misleading health-related video. The lawsuit, filed before a Lagos High Court,
