The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe as the new Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Board. The confirmation followed a screening conducted by the Senate Committee on Communications. The Senate also approved the appointments of Maryam Bayi (North East), Senator Ramoni Olalekan Mustafa (South West), and Ikechukwu Ugwuegede (South East) as NCC…
The Northern chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has offered a fresh interpretation of U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments on Nigeria’s security situation. Trump had threatened to cut off U.S. aid and hinted at possible military intervention over what he described as the “slaughter of Christians” in Nigeria. His statement drew mixed…
Former Ogun State Governor, Chief Olusegun Osoba, has urged Nigerians to handle their relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump cautiously, describing him as “a man who must be handled with care.” Osoba gave the warning while chairing the public presentation of “Beyond Expectations – A Memoir”, a new book written by veteran journalist Yakubu Mohammed,…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted massive consignments of hard drugs in Kaduna, Edo, Kwara, Ogun, Taraba, Ondo, and Bauchi States. According to spokesperson Femi Babafemi, the agency recorded the arrests during a series of coordinated raids. Massive Drug Haul in Kaduna and Bauchi On October 26, NDLEA patrol officers along the…
Security expert Abayomi Nurain Mumuni has urged U.S. President Donald Trump to reconsider naming Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern.” He said the nation’s insecurity stems from terrorism and weak border control, not religion. In a statement released on Sunday through his aide, Rasheed Abubakar, Mumuni noted that the U.S. should adopt a more accurate…
Nigerian Afrobeats singer Simi has expressed her deep love for Nigeria, saying she adores the “spirit of Nigerians” but wishes the country worked better for its people. Speaking on a recent podcast, the Joromi hitmaker described Nigerians as creative, passionate, and full of life. However, she admitted that poor governance, economic hardship, and insecurity have…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has busted a secret laboratory where Colorado (Colos), a synthetic cannabis strain, was being produced inside a house at Ajao Estate, Isolo, Lagos.Officers recovered freshly made Colos, several precursor chemicals, and equipment used in drug production. They also arrested 30-year-old Stephen Kelechi Imoh, the alleged owner of the…
EFCC Probe: Agency Investigates Oladips’ ₦10m Claim The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has opened a probe into claims by Nigerian rapper Oladipupo Oladimeji, popularly known as Oladips.He alleged that EFCC officials arrested him during a midnight raid in Lagos and collected ₦10 million before granting his release.The alleged incident reportedly occurred in November…
The United States government, under President Donald Trump, has placed Nigeria on a religious watchlist over alleged killings of Christians. According to reports from Washington, the move could trigger foreign aid cuts and economic sanctions if the Nigerian government fails to curb the violence. FG Rejects Trump’s Remark The Federal Government of Nigeria has rejected…
Senegal Edges Nigeria in Intense CHAN 2024 Group D Encounter. The reigning champions of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN), Senegal, kicked off their title defense at the 2024 PAMOJA edition with a narrow yet significant 1–0 triumph over regional rivals Nigeria. The much-anticipated Group D showdown took place at the Amaan Stadium in…
