Taylor Swift surprises fans and charities alike this holiday season. She donates $1 million to Feeding America. Additionally she gives another $1 million to the American Heart Association. These gifts highlight her commitment to helping others. A Boost for Hunger Relief Swift supports Feeding America. This organization fights hunger across the United States. Her donation…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission filed a 16-count charge against former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami and his son Abdulaziz. Authorities accuse them of money laundering, conspiracy, and illegal fund concealment worth over N8.7 billion. Additionally the charges fall under the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act. The Investigation Begins Investigators traced suspicious financial activities during…
Bengaluru police arrested a 29-year-old Nigerian woman named Olajide Esther Iyanuoluwa during a routine check. Officers from the Anti-Narcotics Wing of the Central Crime Branch acted on intelligence about her drug activities. They intercepted her at a bus stand after she traveled from Mumbai. The Concealment Method Authorities discovered 121 grams of cocaine hidden inside…
A devastating plane crash claimed the lives of Libya’s army chief and seven others. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff from Ankara, Turkey. Officials now investigate the cause. The Fatal Flight The private jet carried Lieutenant General Mohammed al-Haddad and his team back to Tripoli. It reported an electrical failure moments after departure. Then, the…
The Federal Inland Revenue Service has announced that there will be major changes concerning tax identification. From January 2026, all Nigerians will henceforth use the National Identification Number to identify themselves for tax purposes. Business organizations will use the Corporate Affairs Commission Registration Number. This move eliminates the need for separate Tax Identification Numbers. Additionally…
President Trump recently ordered the removal of nearly 30 career ambassadors. These diplomats gained their posts during the Biden administration. Officials notified them to vacate their roles by mid-January. This move affects senior Foreign Service officers across various countries. Additionally the decision marks a departure from tradition. Typically administrations replace political appointees but retain career…
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Ummaru Radda, has rejected claims that Nigerian governors alone engage in corruption. He described the accusation as unfair and misleading. Radda made the remarks during an interview with Radio France Internationale (RFI). The interview later circulated widely on social media. According to him, corruption exists across many levels of society, not…
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has flagged off the distribution of more than ₦1 billion in flood intervention funds to households affected by the 2025 flood disaster in Yola South Local Government Area. The intervention targets over 5,000 households impacted by the flooding. According to the governor, the state government classified beneficiaries based on…
Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has criticised actress Iyabo Ojo over her recent comments praising single motherhood. The reaction followed a viral video of Iyabo Ojo speaking on the issue. In the clip, the actress argued that society no longer stigmatises single mothers. According to her, many now succeed without relying on…
The United States Supreme Court has blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy the National Guard to Chicago. The move aimed to protect Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents operating in the city. The ruling marks a major setback for the White House. It also deepens tensions over federal authority in domestic law enforcement. In an…
