The family of late Nollywood actress, Temitope Osoba, has appealed for privacy and urged the public to disregard false and unverified reports surrounding the circumstances of her death. In a statement shared on the actress’s official Instagram page, the Awonuga and Osoba family said it was deeply saddened by the circulation of speculative claims on…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately withdraw a court order freezing an account belonging to the Osun State Government. The President issued the directive in a statement he personally signed on Thursday. Tinubu said he was deeply concerned by the timing of the EFCC’s action, explaining that…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to positioning Nigeria as Africa’s leading hub for responsible advertising, creative excellence and digital innovation. It said it would continue to implement policies that encourage innovation while strengthening ethical regulation and protecting intellectual property across the advertising and digital sectors. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris,…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to immediately vacate the court order freezing the bank accounts of the Osun State Government, citing the need to protect the integrity of the forthcoming governorship election in the state. In a statement, the President said he was deeply embarrassed by the timing…
Media personality Daddy Freeze has appealed to the Nigerian Army to release soldiers reportedly arrested following their involvement in providing security during the traditional wedding of TikTok stars Peller and Jarvis in Lagos. According to Daddy Freeze, the wedding attracted a massive crowd that surrounded the convoy of celebrities and other guests as they arrived…
The Federal Government has urged residents of the Federal Capital Territory to remain calm following the earth tremor recorded in parts of Abuja on Tuesday. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, directed the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency to provide him with hourly updates on seismic activities in and around the nation’s capital to enable…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has sanctioned 79 personnel for various acts of misconduct, including dismissal, compulsory retirement and recommendations for criminal prosecution. In a statement by the Corps’ National Public Relations Officer, Babawale Afolabi, the NSCDC said disciplinary investigations involving 75 officers had been concluded. The officers were found culpable of offences…
A recent earth tremor that shook parts of Abuja has reignited concerns about Nigeria’s readiness to respond to seismic events, despite government assurances that the incident posed no immediate threat. The light tremor, which occurred on Tuesday, August 4, was detected by the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) at approximately 11:23 a.m.According to the agency,…
Big Brother has officially informed housemate Flora that she is one of the Gambits in the ongoing Big Brother Naija Season 11, with strict instructions to keep her identity secret from fellow contestants. The announcement was made during Flora’s diary session on Thursday, where Big Brother explained that revealing her role would amount to a…
The Nigerian Army, through Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), has declared several top commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) wanted following what it described as a major intelligence breakthrough in the ongoing counter-insurgency operations in the North-East. The operation reportedly led to the recovery of technical equipment, including a camcorder allegedly used for…
