Simi Addresses Social Media Backlash Over ‘Perverted’ Old Tweets
Nigerian singer Simi has broken her silence following the resurfacing of old tweets that have sparked widespread social media criticism. The backlash comes amid heightened online scrutiny following Simi’s public stance against rape culture and the ongoing controversy surrounding the rape allegation involving Mirabel. Some of her old tweets were dug up and shared online,…
Kebbi State: Bandits Threaten To Attack Community, Demand N100M
andits operating in parts of Kebbi South have demanded N100 million from Utouno community in Ngaski Local Government Area, threatening to launch an attack if their demand is not met. The demand was reportedly conveyed through a letter addressed to the community leaders. The threat comes amid growing security concerns in parts of Kebbi and…
EFCC Arrests 20 For ‘Vote Buying’ During FCT Election
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 20 suspects over allegedvote buying and other electoral offences during the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area councilelections. The arrests followed incidents recorded across multiple area councils in Abuja, where the anti-graftagency said it intercepted cash and individuals linked to illicit election practices. The commissiondisclosed that…
Your achievements yielded political gain for APC – Tinubu Commends Wike on FCT polls
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),Nyesom Wike, for his role in the outcome of the recent area council elections in Abuja, stating that hisperformance in office translated into political gains for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and…
Bukayo Saka Signs New Long-Term Deal At Arsenal
Bukayo Saka has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal FC, committing his future to the clubuntil 2030, in a move that reinforces his status as a central figure in the team’s long-term plans.The new deal, confirmed by the club, extends Saka’s previous contract, which had been due to expire in2027, and makes him one…
Trump Raises Global Tariffs to 15% After Supreme Court Setback
President Donald Trump has announced an increase in the United States’ global tariff rate from 10% to15%, escalating his administration’s trade policy response following a Supreme Court ruling thatinvalidated his earlier tariff regime. The move comes in direct reaction to a decision by the Supreme Court of the United States, which foundthat Trump had exceeded…
Senate Threatens to Slash N58.47tn 2026 Budget
Senate on Thursday threatened to reduce the proposed N58.472 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill over what it described as unrealistic revenue projections, poor oil performance benchmarks, and persistent failures in capital budget implementation. The warning came during a tense interactive session between Senate Committee on Appropriations and the federal government’s economic team, where lawmakers openly questioned…
President Trump Hosts Inaugural Board of Peace Meeting in Washington
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday presided over the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace, anew international body he established to coordinate efforts, particularly around the reconstruction ofGaza, and address broader global security challenges. The gathering, held at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., brought together representativesfrom more than 40 countries, as…
Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle Hands NFF Conditions for Contract Extension
Eric Chelle, head coach of the Nigeria national football team (Super Eagles), has reportedly submitted a19-point list of conditions to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as part of negotiations over a contractextension, according to multiple Nigerian sports news reports. Chelle, a Franco-Malian coach who led Nigeria to third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of…
Kwara United Docked Points, Fined ₦9m After ‘Holding Referees Hostage’ at NPFL Game
Kwara United have been hit with heavy sanctions by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) aftercrowd violence marred their Matchday 22 clash against Rivers United at the Rashidi Yekini Mainbowl inIlorin. The club has been docked three points, fined ₦9 million and banished from its home stadium followingan unruly atmosphere that saw match officials and…
