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In a bold move ahead of his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump has launched his cryptocurrency, the $TRUMP meme coin. Released on Friday at an initial price of $1.50, the coin surged to $70 by Sunday, achieving a staggering market capitalization of $14.1 billion within two days. The meme…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a 26-year-old nursing student, Esther Onyinyechi Uzodinma, in an attempt to smuggle 76 wraps of cocaine to India. Esther, a 200-level nursing student at Noida International University, Uttar Pradesh, India, was arrested at Royal Park Hotel, Sabon Gari, Kano, on January 16, 2025, a few hours…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has solidified arrangements to host a four-month CAF B-License Coaching Course aimed at enhancing the capacity of Nigerian coaches and equipping them to meet current and future challenges in football. The program, which accommodates both male and female coaches, underscores the NFF’s commitment to the development of technical expertise in…

Dakuku Peterside The Israel-Palestine-Hamas conflict is one of the most enduring and complex disputes in modern history. Its roots lie in centuries of territorial, political, and religious disagreements, making it a profoundly ingrained issue. The history of the conflict can be traced back to ancient disputes over the land, but it has taken on modern…

Godknows Igali, Phd WHY THIS MONOLOGUE? Mr. President, I have the honour to write this belated letter and take courage to disturb your peaceful eternal rest. Truth be told, I started writing something to you before you left this land of mortals, but nonetheless, I cannot hold it back, Sir, to pour out my heart.…

Following the tragic tanker explosion at Dikko Junction, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State on Saturday, the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has confirmed that the death toll has risen to 86. According to a press statement issued by NSEMA Director General Abdullahi Baba-Arah, the remains of the deceased were recovered and buried…

Chris Anyokwu Wish you were like halcyon days that came before you, when brothers dipped fingers in one pot without fear of poison. No, you are the very sword that rips apart, sundering song which sends hearers on journey of no return. Your dawn brings not dew of heaven that waters arid regions and enriches…

Popular Lagos cleric and General Overseer of Revival Assembly Church in Ogba, Apostle Anselm Madubuko, has broken his silence on the raging controversy involving a gospel artist, Mercy Chinwo, Ezekiel ThankGod aka EezeeTee and Judikay, linking it to “financial insincerity.” The cleric also explained how EezeeTee frustrated every effort he made for them to close…

The Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, has expressed profound sympathy with the Government and people of Niger State following the tragic tanker explosion at Dikko Junction along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway. The devastating incident, which claimed numerous lives and left many injured, has been described by the Minister as a heartbreaking tragedy. In…

In a heart-wrenching tragedy, 77 lives were lost on Saturday following a catastrophic tanker explosion at Dikko Junction in Niger State. The incident, which has plunged the community into deep mourning, has reignited concerns about road safety and the dangers posed by fuel tankers in Nigeria. The Director General of the Niger State Emergency Management…

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has signed the Anambra Homeland Security Law and unveiled two new special security operations, “Udo Ga-Achị” and “Agunechemba,” in a determined bid to tackle insecurity and foster a safer state. During the launch event at the International Convention Centre in Awka on Saturday, Soludo emphasized that security, law, and…

Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table to seven points with a dramatic 2-0 away victory against Brentford, thanks to two injury-time goals from Darwin Núñez. In a fiercely contested encounter at the Gtech Community Stadium, the home side looked set to hold Liverpool to a stalemate after 90 minutes…

Segun Ayinde, Abeokuta Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved the recruitment of an additional 1,000 Amotekun personnel to strengthen security across the state and warned that Ogun will not serve as a safe haven for criminals. Speaking on Saturday during the passing-out parade ceremony of 690 Batch D trainees of the Amotekun Corps at…

The 2024 Edo State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Asue Ighodalo, and his party continued their legal battle at the Election Petition Tribunal in Benin on Saturday, tendering additional documentary evidence to support their case. The petitioners, challenging the declaration of Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as…

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has shared a remarkable account of how his unwavering faith in God earned him the nickname “miracle governor.” Speaking on Friday during the Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area Annual Day of Thanksgiving in Sampou, the governor recounted pivotal moments that tested his beliefs. In a statement released by his Chief Press…

Super Eagles and Udinese goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, is at the center of a betting scandal being investigated by the Udine prosecutor’s office. According to reports from the Italian newspaper Messagero Veneto, Okoye is under scrutiny for his involvement in “anomalous bets” placed on one of Udinese’s matches during the 2023/2024 Serie A season. The controversy…

This week, Nigeria grappled with scandals, unrest, and reform proposals. From the Nigerian Bar Association’s silence on legal misconduct to the Lagos Assembly Speaker’s impeachment and tribunal violence in Edo, the nation’s institutions are under scrutiny. Amidst these tensions, governors backed equitable tax reforms, and the Labour Party resolved leadership disputes. Will these developments mark…

On the 17th of January, 2025, the Brazilian government announced that Nigeria has officially accepted to join BRICS, the influential multinational bloc of emerging economies. The Brazil Foreign Ministry, in a statement, revealed that Nigeria’s inclusion is a significant milestone in deepening global collaboration, especially within the Global South. This aligns with Brazil’s commitment to…

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has taken decisive action to tackle the issue of ghost workers plaguing local government areas (LGAs) across the state. In a bold move, he inaugurated a five-member committee charged with uncovering the truth behind the inflated workforce. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Public Affairs, Comrade Peter Ahemba,…

Kehinde Fajobi The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (AYCF) has criticised northern governors for generating what it termed a “needless controversy” over President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills. In October, Tinubu presented four tax reform bills to the National Assembly for consideration, including the Nigeria Tax Bill, Tax Administration Bill, and Joint Revenue Board Establishment…

Kehinde Fajobi The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has described the ₦800 billion allocated to his ministry in the 2025 budget proposal as insufficient to address Nigeria’s road infrastructure challenges. Speaking on Friday during the House Committee on Works’ budget defence session, Umahi said, “We plead with you to help us. ₦800bn cannot do anything…

The Rivers State Government has confirmed the death of nine people following a suspected cholera outbreak in Andoni and Akuku-Toru Local Government Areas. Ada Oreh, the state commissioner for health, announced the development on Thursday in Port Harcourt, revealing that three deaths occurred in Andoni, while six were recorded in Akuku-Toru. Additionally, 41 suspected cases…

Social media commentator Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), ignited conversations on the 17th of January, 2025, when he declared his readiness to campaign for Seyi Tinubu should the president’s son decide to contest the Lagos governorship race. Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has recently become the subject of rising…

Kehinde Fajobi Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has described the disruption during the presentation of the Nigeria Police Force’s 2025 budget at the National Assembly as “unnecessary drama that could have been avoided.” The incident occurred on January 16, 2025, during a meeting with the Joint Committees on Police Affairs and Police Institutions. In a…

Kehinde Fajobi President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, praised the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) for their unanimous support of four Tax Reform Bills currently under review by the National Assembly. Tinubu commended the governors for demonstrating “bold leadership and commitment to fostering unity among leaders nationwide.” His Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed…