Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chiefpriest, says his support for Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains “unshakeable” despite criticism from social media users. Chiefpriest recently lost his bid to secure the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives ticket for Orsu/Orlu/Oru East federal constituency. After the primary election, the celebrity barman said he had no regrets…
Alex Otti, governor of Abia State, says his administration has commissioned 14 newly completed road projects across Aba in Abia State. In an X post on Wednesday, Otti said the roads span Osisioma, Aba North and Aba South LGAs. According to the governor, the projects reflect his administration’s commitment to transforming Aba and expanding the…
Film Workers’ Union Issues Non-Cooperation Directive A major film workers’ union in India has called on its members to stop working with Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh over his alleged sudden withdrawal from the upcoming movie Don 3. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees accused the actor of quitting the film weeks before an overseas…
Peter Obi, presidential hopeful of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged Muslims to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir with faith, sacrifice and hope. In an X post on Wednesday, Obi congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and across the world on the occasion of the festival. “I warmly felicitate with the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and across…
Police Intensify Security Ahead of Sallah The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered enhanced security deployments nationwide ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. He also extended Eid greetings to Muslims across the country and assured Nigerians of improved security during the festive period. The Nigeria Police Force disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday…
Corporate Tax Payments Rise by 10.6% No fewer than 89 companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange paid a combined N579.78bn as company income tax in the first quarter of 2026. The figure represents a 10.60 per cent increase from the N524.23bn recorded in the same period of 2025. An analysis of unaudited financial statements showed…
Middle East Conflict Pushes Food Costs Higher Global food prices rose by five per cent within two months after the near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a new World Bank analysis. The disruption followed the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East in late February 2026. As a result, global food prices…
The former governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi, has rejected the outcome of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary election, alleging widespread disenfranchisement and electoral malpractice. In a post on X on Tuesday, Amaechi said he would not accept the result of a process he described as lacking transparency and fairness. Amaechi had earlier…
Shaibu Seeks Investment in Military Innovation The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for stronger investment in human capital development and military research to reduce Nigeria’s reliance on foreign military imports. He said the move would help strengthen local defence production and improve national security capacity. Shaibu made the call on…
Government Takes Urgent Action After School Attack The Borno State Government has temporarily closed Government Day Secondary School, Mussa, in Askira/Uba Local Government Area after suspected insurgents abducted 42 students. The state also approved the relocation of the school to Government Secondary School, Uba, to protect students and ensure learning continues in a safer environment….
