Senate Bill Seeks Death Penalty for Kidnapping, Classifies it as Terrorism
A bill seeking to amend the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act to formally classify kidnapping, hostage-taking, and related offenses as acts of terrorism has scaled Second Reading at the Senate. ALSO READ: Actress Nkechi Blessing Confirms Arrest of Gym Body-Shamer The proposed legislation, sponsored by Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, prescribes the death penalty without […]
Actress Nkechi Blessing Confirms Arrest of Gym Body-Shamer
Popular Nigerian actress Nkechi Blessing has confirmed the arrest of the woman who secretly took a photo of her at the gym. ALSO READ: Nigeria Wins West Africa Para Volleyball Championship The arrest follows a period of mixed reactions and widespread body-shaming online, which was triggered by a viral picture of the actress working out. […]
Nigeria Wins West Africa Para Volleyball Championship
Nigeria has been crowned champions of the para volleyball event at the inaugural edition of the West Africa Zone A & B Championship, held in Abeokuta, Ogun State. ALSO READ: Search for Missing MH370 Wreckage to Resume December 30 Nigeria secured the title after recording a decisive 3-0 straight sets win against Ghana in the […]
Search for Missing MH370 Wreckage to Resume December 30
Malaysian authorities have announced that the search for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will resume on December 30, over a decade after the aircraft vanished with 239 people on board. ALSO READ: President Tinubu Nominates Christopher Musa as New Minister of Defence The fresh search operation is scheduled to run for 55 days. […]
President Tinubu Nominates Christopher Musa as New Minister of Defence
President Bola Tinubu has officially nominated Christopher Gwabin Musa as the new Minister of Defence. ALSO READ: Kaduna Youth Groups Hail State Government’s Leadership on Demographic Dividend, Seek Institutionalization of Technical Working Group His nomination was conveyed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, in a letter submitted by the President. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to […]
Kaduna Youth Groups Hail State Government’s Leadership on Demographic Dividend, Seek Institutionalization of Technical Working Group
By Ehis Agbon, Kaduna, Nigeria — December 1, 2025 A coalition of youth-focused civic groups has praised the Kaduna State Government for what they describe as bold and progressive steps toward harnessing the demographic dividend and prioritizing youth development. The commendation was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Youth Advocacy Coalition on Demographic […]
Public Drama: 2Baba and Wife Natasha Osawaru Clash on Live Stream
A mild drama unfolded on Monday evening after Afrobeats legend Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, and his new wife, lawmaker Natasha Osawaru, publicly fought during a live Facebook session hosted by media personality Daddy Freeze. ALSO READ: Flag Football to Get Official Nigerian Federation, NSC Announces The confrontation began unexpectedly moments after the singer […]
Flag Football to Get Official Nigerian Federation, NSC Announces
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced plans to formally approve Nigeria’s official Flag Football Federation. ALSO READ: US Exempts UK Drugs from Tariffs in Unique Trade Deal This move signals a new phase for the sport in the country, with elections for new executive members expected to take place immediately following the federation’s inauguration. […]
US Exempts UK Drugs from Tariffs in Unique Trade Deal
The United States on Monday exempted British pharmaceuticals from import tariffs under a unique bilateral deal. This agreement stipulates that in exchange for the exemption, the United Kingdom will increase its spending on American drugs by 25 per cent. ALSO READ: Northern Leaders Propose 6-Month Mining Ban, Announce ₦228 Billion Security Fund The accord aims […]
Northern Leaders Propose 6-Month Mining Ban, Announce ₦228 Billion Security Fund
In a major response to escalating banditry and insecurity, Northern governors and traditional rulers on Monday called for a six-month suspension of all mining activities across the region. The leaders firmly blamed illegal mining operations for contributing to the worsening security crisis in many states. ALSO READ: Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Resigns on Health Grounds […]