Federal Government says the country won’t return to payment of petrol subsidy despite the recent surge in global oil prices driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, stated this during a media briefing of the G-24 on the sidelines of the launch of the April 2026 Global Financial Stability Report by the International Monetary Fund. Lately, there have been agitations from some sections of Nigerians for the reintroduction of fuel subsidy amid the rising cost of living across the country. The demand has intensified following renewed tensions in…
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Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday, declared that 2027 will be his last and final attempt to contest the nation’s presidency in his bid to lead Nigeria. Atiku, who has contested for the nation’s number one political office a number of times, made this pledge in an exclusive interview with ARISE TV. Atiku who was answering a question on whether turning 80 by 2027 would make the stakes higher for him, said it would likely be his last outing. “Certainly yes, because the stakes are higher and I believe that will be my last outing,” Atiku had said. African Democratic…
Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja,on Wednesday, dismissed an appeal filed by the Police Service Commission challenging the judgment of the National Industrial Court nullifying the retirement of 455 senior police officers. The Court of Appeal, in appeal No. CA/ABJ/PRE/ROA/CV/1829MI/2025 between the Police Service Commission and ACP Chinedu Ambrose Emengaha & eight others, upheld the earlier decision of the lower court which set aside what it described as the illegal and forceful retirement of the officers. National Industrial Court, in its judgment delivered on September 30, 2025, by Justice R.B. Haastrup, had ordered the immediate reinstatement of the affected officers,…
Late Brigadier General Omo Braimo, Captain Ismail and other gallant soldiers killed in a recent attack by insurgents in Borno State have been laid to rest. They were buried at the Maimalari Cantonment Cemetery in Maiduguri, Borno State, with full military honours. The General and other fallen soldiers were killed on April 9 when suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province fighters launched coordinated attacks on military positions in Benisheikh, a strategic town in Kaga Local Government Area along the Maiduguri-Damaturu highway. Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum; Minster of Defence, General Christopher Musa; Senator Ali Ndume and…
Former Big Brother Naija winner, Josephine Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has claimed that she is still single because Nigerian men are scared of confident and independent women. Speaking during a recent livestream on Twitch, the reality star claimed that most Nigerian men prefer women they can control when choosing a life partner and avoid independent women. Phyna explained that expressive women like her are the worst hit because most men judge them by their social media rhetoric and decide to avoid them even before meeting them. The actress said she is, however, not bothered by the trend, stressing that…
Big Brother Naija Season 4 winner, Mercy Eke has shared her candid opinion on fame and money. In an interview with Odira Ndubuaku, the reality star said she prefers money to fame, stressing that she is willing to sell her fame for money. According to her, fame without money is irrelevant. Eke said if she is given a good offer, she doesn’t mind selling her social media accounts and keeping a low profile. “I only enjoy being famous occasionally. I would trade my fame for 2 billion dollars. Wettin dem dey carry fame do? Give me money and delete me…
Rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has alleged age-cheating in the Nigerian music industry.Speaking during a recent livestream with streamer Enzo, Odumodublvck alleged that a lot of Nigerian artists lied about their ages by reducing it to appeal to record labels and brands that cater for particular age grades. He claimed that a lot of investors in the music industry shy away from investing in older artists. “I am 32 and I don’t bother myself for getting things right at this age. A lot of artists reduce their age because of record labels and partnership deals. You know a…
Temi Otedola, wife of Nigerian singer, Mr Eazi, has revealed that her husband keeps malice with her whenever he gets upset with her instead of confronting her.Speaking in an episode of their joint podcast, the actress described her husband’s action as “a bit childish.” She recalled an incident when she found out her husband was angry with her through email. “The way I found out that Tosin [Mr Eazi] was actually angry with me on a Monday was that he sent me a long message. And bear in mind that we are sitting in the same flat. I was minding…
Veteran Nollywood actress, Victoria Inyama, has revealed the best thing that has ever happened to her. She made the revelation during an Instagram live season with Daddy Freeze. Discussing about Female genital mutilation, FGM, popularly referred to as circumcision, Victoria noted that the procedure has helped her to control her sexual urges. While describing the procedure as the best thing that has ever happened to her, she also revisited the trauma after being circumcised at the age of five. “FGM is evil. You now have to deal with the consequences. I was circumcised because I grew up with my grandmother…
Legendary Nollywood actor, Kola Oyewo, has opened up about his battle with prostate enlargement. Oyewo made this known during actor Kunle Afod’s visit to his residence. Speaking about his disappearance from the screen, the 80-year-old actor stated that the illness has restricted him from acting certain roles. Narrating how it all started, Oyewo explained that he was diagnosed after experiencing sleepless nights and frequent urination among other symptoms. “Before now, I could go from one location to another and play any role, but the illness has laid me back. I can no longer play certain roles except for some minor…