The Senate has denied claims that lawmakers in the Red Chamber receive a monthly salary and allowances totaling N21 million. This clarification was made by the Senate spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu (Ekiti South), on Thursday, in response to comments made by Senator Sumaila Kawu. In an interview with BBC Hausa Service on Wednesday, Kawu claimed he…
Recently, the Rwandan government led by President Paul Kagame has clamped down on over 5,600 churches, including 100 cave churches stating the churches failure to comply with safety and health regulations, such as poor soundproofing, and the transactional nature of many places of worship as the reason for its action. Rwandan media outlet said the…
European football call, Chelsea, is set to Sign Victor Osimhen in High-Stakes Swap Deal with Napoli. The Chelsea–Victor Osimhen saga is reportedly nearing an end, as the Blues are said to be closing in on the signing of the Napoli marksman in a three-player exchange. Despite reports of interest from Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea…
Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris has stated that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu does not molest or intimidate the media. He therefore called on both the international and local media outlets to adhere to the principles of fairness, accuracy, and objectivity in their reporting on issues concerning Nigeria. Idris, who…
Filmmaker and culture enthusiast, Ibrahim Chatta, has shared the challenges he encountered while developing his 74-acre film village in Oyo State, a cultural and production hub. In a recent video, Chatta disclosed that he invested a whopping sum of N1.4 billion of his personal funds into the project, without relying on loans or grants. The…
Renowned Nollywood actor, Jibola Dabo, recently, marked a significant milestone, celebrating his 82nd birthday. Born on August 12, 1942, in Lagos State, Nigeria, Dabo has had a remarkable life and career. Dabo hailed from Owo, Ondo State, and pursued his academic interests with passion. He graduated from the University of Lagos with a Bachelor’s Degree…
In response to widespread public conÂcern, the Speaker of the House of RepreÂsentatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, on Wednesday, withdrew the contentious Counter Subversion Bill, along with other related draft legislation. The bill, which sought to criminalise subversive activities and impose severe penalties on offenders, sparked signifÂicant debate and criticism after it was introduced on…
The Nigerian government has frozen more than $37 million worth of cryptocurrency held in wallets believed to be owned by some organisers of End Bad Governance protests. The freezing followed an order by the Federal High Court in Abuja. The judge, Emeka Nwite, gave the order in a ruling delivered on 9 July. Mr Nwite…
The General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministries, William Kumuyi, has said it is possible to achieve a better country without any resort to destruction, grievance or retaliation. He added that a middle ground by way of a round table discussion involving the Federal Government and the youth may be necessary to assuage feelings and…
Abba Yusuf, governor of Kano, has said that suspected hoodlums took away documents of alleged corruption cases against Abdullahi Ganduje, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), during the End Bad Governance protest. Public buildings, including a court in Kano, were broken into during the protest, which was characterised by looting and destruction in…
