Stephen Nana, popularly known as Stevenator, has opened up on the real reason he stepped down as the manager of Afrobeats singer, Asake. In an interview now circulating widely on social media, Stevenator revealed that he parted ways with Asake due to the overwhelming demands of managing the fast-rising music star, coupled with the strain…
The Police Command in Ondo State says two people have died while three others were injured during the All Progressive Congress (APC) Ward Congress in the state. DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the command’s Spokesperson, in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Akure, said the incident happened in Idanre, Idanre Local Government Area of…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has appealed to the National Assembly to approve the FCT’s N1.78 trillion Statutory Budget proposal for the 2025 fiscal year. Wike made the call in Abuja on Wednesday, when he appeared before the Senate and House of Representative Committees on FCT, to defend the…
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)-assisted Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) has projected a budget of N5.17 billion for its 2026 activities in Ebonyi. The IFAD–VCDP state programme coordinator, Sunday Ituma, disclosed this in Abakaliki during the state steering committee meeting on the 2026 Annual Work Plan and Budget (AWPB) on Monday. Mr…
As the U.S. elections approach, Vice President Kamala Harris is intensifying efforts to secure the backing of male voters, particularly those within labor unions. Senior labor officials report that male volunteers are crucial for canvassing efforts, including phone calls and door-to-door visits to mobilize Democratic supporters. Historically, labor unions have leaned toward Democratic candidates, with…
The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), in collaboration with the Cross River State Ministry of Health, has trained 200 community-based volunteers to respond to the M-pox outbreak in parts of the state. The volunteers, selected from endemic Local Government Areas (LGAs), were trained on Monday in Calabar on ways to halt the disease’s spread. Mrs…
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, will host the former Archbishop of Canterbury, the Right Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby, for a public lecture on inter-ethnic and religious harmony as part of its 45th Convocation Ceremony. The university announced this in a statement released on Monday by its Director of Public Affairs, Malam Auwalu Umar. The…
A Prosecution Witness, Ms Joy Tyokghri, on Wednesday, told an Abuja High Court that her younger brother, ,, Godspower Vandefan, admitted he befriended a 12-year-old girl and got her pregnant. Tyokghri made this known while being led in evidence by the defence counsel, Ameize Obi. The Attorney-General of the Federation charged Vendefan with rape. “The…
Mr Joseph Olagunju, an environmentalist and advocate for green environment initiatives, has urged residents of Bwari to take proactive steps to reduce the risk of flooding. Olagunju told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja that individuals have a responsibility to mitigate the risks associated with heavy rainfall. “We must begin from…
The Trump campaign has lodged a formal complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), alleging that the Washington Post is engaging in unfair practices by funding advertisements that highlight negative stories about former President Donald Trump. Recently, the Post intensified its paid advertising efforts across social media platforms, particularly following backlash against owner Jeff Bezos…
