· Jun 17

Edo Governor Launches Committees to Resolve Security and Land Boundary Conflicts

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has inaugurated two committees to address critical issues of security and land disputes, aiming to enhance peace and stability. The Livestock Control Committee, chaired by General Cecil Esekhaigbe (rtd), will focus on resolving herders and farmers clashes by regulating livestock movements and ranching activities....
· Jun 9

AGF Withdraws Fraud Charges Against Fidelity Bank MD After Legal Review Finds No Direct Link

The Attorney General of Nigeria, Lateef Fagbemi, clarified the withdrawal of fraud charges against Fidelity Bank’s MD, Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, after a legal review found no direct link between her and the alleged fraudulent account. Charges initially filed involved a conspiracy to convert ₦19 billion from Woobs Resources Limited, with Onyeali-Ikpe...
· Jun 3

NCC Orders Banks To Deduct USSD Charges From Customers’ Airtime Starting June 3, 2025

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has mandated all banks to stop deducting USSD transaction charges from customers’ bank accounts starting June 3, 2025. Charges for USSD banking will now be deducted directly from customers’ mobile airtime balances, following the End-User Billing (EUB) model implemented in collaboration with mobile network operators...
· Jun 3

Ogun Politician Adekunle Akinlade Dumps PDP, Rejoins APC with Supporters

Adekunle Akinlade, former PDP deputy governorship candidate in Ogun State, officially rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday after resigning from PDP due to internal crises. He returned along with his political loyalists from PDP and the Allied People’s Movement (APM), which he previously led into PDP ahead of...
· Jun 3

Super Falcons Beat Cameroon 2-0 in Friendly as WAFCON 2025 Looms

Nigeria’s Super Falcons defeated Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses 2-0 in a pre-tournament friendly at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade scored both goals in the first half, including a penalty and a team goal assisted by Rinsola Babajide. Head Coach Justine Madugu called the win a “psychological boost”...
· May 26

‘You Can’t Fly With Us’ – Korra Obidi Exchanges Words With Flight Attendant Over ‘Indecent Dressing’

Nigerian singer and dancer Korra Obidi was confronted by a flight attendant over her revealing outfit while trying to board a plane, with the attendant citing airline dress code policies. Korra challenged the confrontation but ultimately complied by covering up with a jacket to avoid being denied boarding. Separately, Kannywood...