The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Federal Government of negotiating with kidnappers to free victims, following the release of 24 schoolgirls abducted from the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School (GGCSS), Maga, Kebbi State. Government Allegedly Negotiates with Insurgents Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, ADC spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi said, “The government…
Nigeria’s Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue reached ₦2.06 trillion in Q2 2025, according to the latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). While this shows a marginal 0.03% quarter-on-quarter decline from Q1 2025, it represents a strong 32.15% year-on-year growth compared to Q2 2024. The numbers indicate sustained economic activity across key sectors….
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent three ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for screening and confirmation. Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the names during plenary. This list represents the administration’s first set of envoy appointments since Tinubu recalled all Nigerian ambassadors in September 2023. The non-career nominees are Ambassador Ayodele Oke (Oyo State), Retired Colonel…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency, responding to rising cases of mass kidnappings, banditry, and violent attacks across several states. He ordered a major expansion of Nigeria’s security forces, directing the Armed Forces and the Nigeria Police Force to begin immediate large-scale recruitment. Massive Recruitment and Training Overhaul Tinubu authorized the…
YouTube continues to create some of the world’s richest content creators. Through ad revenue, sponsorships, merchandise, and business ventures, these creators have turned influence into extraordinary wealth. Moreover, their success highlights how digital platforms can generate global fortunes. Here are the top 5 richest YouTubers and content creators in 2025 based on reported net worths….
HBO will release a new documentary, Music Box: Wizkid: Long Live Lagos, chronicling Nigerian superstar Wizkid’s journey from the streets of Surulere, Lagos, to global music stages. Directed by Karam Gill and executive-produced by Bill Simmons, the film captures the milestones and defining moments that shaped his rise to international acclaim. The documentary follows Wizkid…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Nigerian Air Force to expand air surveillance across remote forests in Kwara State, where terrorists are believed to be hiding. Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, announced the directive on his X handle on Tuesday. The presidential order also covers Kebbi and Niger…
Ahead of the national launch of the Federal Government’s Ward Development Programme, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State as the Renewed Hope Ambassador. According to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Uzodimma will also serve as Director-General for Party Outreach, Engagement, and Mobilization. The appointment…
Armed bandits abducted ten residents of Tsanyawa Local Government Area in Kano State on Monday night. They launched coordinated attacks on Biresawa and Tsundu villages around 10 p.m., taking five people from each community. Kabiru Usman, a Biresawa resident whose family members were kidnapped, said the bandits arrived on foot, heavily armed. He explained, “They…
Security agencies have freed the 24 female students abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Security sources confirmed the development to TheCable on Tuesday, though details of the operation remain limited. Officials plan to make a full announcement later tonight. Armed bandits attacked the…
