‘Don’t Call My Child Duduke,’ Simi Tells Fans
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has appealed to the public to stop referring to her daughter, Adejare, as “Duduke.” The name gained popularity following the release of Simi’s hit single Duduke in 2020, which she dedicated to her unborn child. After she and her husband, fellow artist Adekunle Gold, welcomed their daughter […]
Judiciary Workers Suspend Nationwide Strike
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has suspended its nationwide strike, which commenced on Monday. The decision was announced in a communiqué released on Tuesday, following a high-level meeting between the union’s leadership and representatives of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. Also present at the meeting were key stakeholders including […]
NCC Tells Telcos to Notify Customers of Major Network Issues
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has mandated all telecommunications operators to promptly notify consumers of major service disruptions via media platforms. This directive, which also includes provisions for compensating affected users, is part of the Commission’s broader efforts to improve transparency, consumer protection, and service delivery across the telecom industry. Under the new guidelines, operators […]
VDM Re-Arraigned for Alleged Cyberbullying of Nollywood Actresses
Controversial social media personality, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), was on Thursday re-arraigned before a Federal High Court in Lagos on charges of cyberbullying and defamation. The Federal Government amended the charges against VDM, accusing him of using his online platforms to repeatedly target and harass several Nollywood actresses through what prosecutors described […]
Hold Those Behind JAMB Error Accountable – Ex-Provost
Former Provost of the College of Education, Ilesa—now the University of Education, Ilesa, Osun State—Professor Kolawole Kola-Kazeem, has described the recent error by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) as a clear case of human failure. He emphasized the need for accountability to prevent future occurrences. […]
President Tinubu to Attend Inauguration Mass for Pope Leo XIV in Rome
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja for Rome, Italy, on Saturday, following an official invitation from Pope Leo XIV. In a statement released on Thursday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced that President Tinubu will be accompanied by senior Catholic leaders to attend a special Mass marking the beginning […]
VDM Released from EFCC Custody
Popular rights activist and social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been released from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). His lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, confirmed it in a phone conversation. ALSO READ: US Helicopter Company Charged Over Wigwe’s Death Operatives of the anti-graft agency apprehended him […]
US Helicopter Company Charged Over Wigwe’s Death
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has concluded that the helicopter crash which claimed the lives of former Access Holdings CEO Herbert Wigwe, his wife, and son, was caused by the pilot’s spatial disorientation during the flight. ALSO READ: Senate Approves Two Tax Reform Bills In its final report, the NTSB also blamed the […]
Senate Approves Two Tax Reform Bills
The Senate has approved two of four key tax reform bills, marking a significant step forward in the comprehensive restructuring of the nation’s tax administration system. ALSO READ: Old Students of Kaduna Capital School Raise Alarm Over Planned Sale, Hostel Conversion The approved legislation includes a bill to repeal the Federal Inland Revenue Service (Establishment) […]
Dangote Accepts Appointment from World Bank
Dangote Joins World Bank’s Investment Lab to Drive Growth in Emerging Economies Abuja – President and Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has officially accepted his appointment to the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab, joining a distinguished panel of global business leaders tasked with accelerating investment and job creation across emerging markets. The […]