Nigerian banks shut down 229 physical branches within one year as customers increasingly relied on Point of Sale (POS) terminals for daily transactions. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) show a clear shift away from traditional banking halls toward electronic payment channels. According to the CBN’s 2024 financial sector statistical bulletin, the number…
Brian King Joseph, a performer, says he faced threats after reporting what he described as s*xual misconduct involving Hollywood actor Will Smith. As a result, he decided to speak publicly to resist intimidation and encourage other victims. However, Joseph said legal restrictions stop him from sharing full details. Still, he stressed that no one should…
Islamic scholars and clerics have declared that Islam and terrorism have no connection, urging Nigerians to reject narratives that associate criminal violence with the religion. They said banditry, terrorism, and other violent crimes contradict the core teachings of Islam. The scholars spoke at the 17th Annual Islamic International Conference organised by Daaru Na’im Academy for…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned that political defections by governors and other elected officials damage Nigeria’s democracy and should attract criminal sanctions. The party said frequent defections weaken accountability and betray voters’ trust. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, made the call while reacting to the growing wave of defections to the…
The Wike Fubara political feud in Rivers State intensified on Saturday as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, warned that allowing Governor Siminalayi Fubara a second term in 2027 would spell political ruin for him and his supporters. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Okrika Local Government Area, Wike said his political camp…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described President Bola Tinubu’s approval of the cancellation of $1.42 billion and ₦5.57 trillion in legacy debts owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) as an impeachable offence. Additionally, the party accused the National Assembly of enabling what it called a clear violation of constitutional provisions on…
United States President Donald Trump has issued a blunt warning to Colombian President Gustavo Petro, telling him to “watch your ass” following a dramatic US military operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Trump made the remark on Saturday during a press briefing at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, just…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have arrested 14 terror suspects and identified Shariff Umar, also known as Yusuf, as the alleged mastermind behind a suicide bombing network operating in Borno State. The army disclosed this on Saturday after intelligence-led operations in Maiduguri and surrounding areas. Suspect Allegedly Coordinated Suicide Bombings According to Lt.-Col. Sani…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has confirmed plans to resume its industrial action on Monday, January 12, 2026, after the Federal Government failed to resolve key welfare and professional issues. According to the association, unresolved commitments forced the decision despite earlier engagements. Decision Follows Emergency NEC Meeting NARD announced the plan after its…
Venezuela’s Defence Minister, Vladimir López, has said that US air strikes ordered by President Donald Trump will not defeat the country, following explosions that rocked Caracas early Saturday. López made the statement hours after Trump announced that US forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife during a military operation. Explosions Rock Caracas,…
