Adebo Ogundoyin, the speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly, has cautioned against calls for negotiations with the abductors of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire LGA, warning that yielding to kidnappers’ demands could encourage further attacks. Speaking during plenary on Wednesday, the lawmaker said the public may not be aware of the conditions being demanded…
Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s first lady, has announced the donation of vehicles to women leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in states not controlled by the ruling party. Speaking while hosting the “Tinubu Torchbearers”, a women’s support group campaigning for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu, the first lady said the beneficiaries would receive the…
Kenneth Okonkwo has argued that votes cast for Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election would ultimately benefit President Bola Tinubu. Speaking in an interview with Symfoni Media, the ADC chieftain said Obi’s decision to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) weakened opposition efforts to build a united front against the ruling APC. Obi had…
Kenneth Okonkwo, chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has claimed that Victor Umeh, senator representing Anambra Central, told him that the best political option for the Igbo was for Peter Obi to serve as running mate to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar in the ADC. Okonkwo made the claim during an interview with Symfoni Media….
A Mother’s Reluctance During Islamic Ritual Nollywood actress Adebimpe Oyebade, popularly known as Mo Bimpe, recently sparked widespread public discussion. Her emotional reaction to her triplets’ first haircut captured the attention of social media users. A viral video shows actor Lateef Adedimeji leaning over Bimpe as she rests on a couch. He prepared to trim…
Popular Nigerian TikTok creator and streamer, Hamzat Habeeb Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, has proposed to his longtime girlfriend and fellow content creator, Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, widely known as Jarvis or Jadrolita. The proposal took place in Accra, Ghana, and quickly gained attention across social media after videos from the event surfaced online. Romantic Seaside…
Abdulmumin Jibrin, former member of the House of Representatives, says President Bola Tinubu is personally monitoring efforts to rescue the schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo and Borno states. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, Jibrin said the abduction has cast a gloomy mood over government circles, with top officials focused on…
Nigerian banks generated a total of N209.18bn from account maintenance charges in the first quarter of 2026. This represents a 14.07% rise compared to N183.37bn recorded in Q1 2025. The figures were drawn from unaudited financial statements of 11 listed banks. Overall fee and commission income also rose. It increased to N984.47bn in Q1 2026…
Sani Musa, senator representing Niger East Senatorial District, has called on President Bola Tinubu to demand accountability from the country’s service chiefs over funds allocated to the security sector. The senator made the call during plenary on Wednesday amid growing concerns over worsening insecurity across the country. His remarks come in the wake of nationwide…
Meta Challenges Proposed Digital Levy Meta has accused Australia of breaching its free trade agreement with the United States after Canberra introduced a proposed tax targeting major technology firms that fail to sign licensing deals with local media organisations. The company, which owns Facebook and Instagram, described the planned levy as “indefensible.” It also argued…
