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TikTok removes over 3.6m videos in Nigeria
TikTok has removed more than 3.6 million videos from its platform in Nigeria between January and March 2025, representing a 50% increase in removals compared to the previous quarter, for violating the app’s Community Guidelines. These figures came directly from TikTok’s Q1 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, showing TikTok’s dedication to making its digital space […]
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Lagos LG poll: LP, YPP, others demand results cancellation
Some opposition political parties in Lagos State have called for outright cancellation of Saturday’s Local Government Elections in the state, describing the exercise as undemocratic and daylight robbery. The parties, including the Labour Party (LP), Young Progressives Party (YPP), African Action Congress (AAC), Action People’s Congress (APP), and the Accord Party (AP), made the call […]
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Naira rises to N1,545/$ in parallel market
The naira today appreciated to N1,545 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,550 per dollar last weekend. Likewise, the Naira appreciated to N1,528.65 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate for the naira fell to N1,528.65 per dollar […]
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Labour Party Breeding Ground For Crisis, APC Not Safe – APGA Woos Otti
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has urged the governor of Abia, Alex Otti, to rejoin the party. The National Vice Chairman, South East, APGA, Augustine Ehiemere, made the call during the Abia South Senatorial District stakeholders’ meeting held in the state last week. He insisted that APGA is Otti’s true political home and the most […]
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The art of writing News, Feature and Analysis
Writing is a skill. You can refer to it too as an art. While some folks are born with the skill, others acquire it through serious hard work. In print journalism, possessing or learning some basic skills in writing guarantees a successful and seamless career. If you lack these basic skills, you will either have a […]
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Buhari’s Body Arrives Katsina
The remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari have arrived at the Umaru Musa Yar’adua Airport in Katsina, ahead of his burial. Buhari’s body, draped in the Nigerian flag, was brought down from the Nigerian Air Force aircraft by officials of the Nigerian Military at the airport. Buhari’s body was airlifted by the Nigerian presidential aircraft in London […]
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BREAKING: Tinubu arrives Katsina for Buhari’s burial
President Bola Tinubu has arrived at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport in Katsina. The Nigerian leader arrived around 1:48 pm on Tuesday to attend the state burial for the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. The Nigerian leader was received by Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State, former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, Governors, Ministers, Deputy Senate […]
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UPDATED: Buhari’s remains arrive Katsina airport
The remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari arrived at the Umar Musa Yar’adua Airport in Katsina State on Tuesday. A delegation led by President Bola Tinubu was at the airport to receive the body of the late former President, which was conveyed by a Nigerian Air Force aircraft. At the airport are governors, ministers, National […]
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Atiku, Osibanjo, Amaechi, Tambuwal, others arrive Daura for Buhari’s burial
A high-profile delegation of Nigerian political figures and dignitaries has begun arriving in Daura, the hometown of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, as preparations for his final burial rites get underway. The ancient town of Daura has witnessed a surge in human and vehicular traffic as citizens, political associates, government officials, and traditional leaders […]
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BREAKING: Gunmen Kill 20 In Fresh Plateau Attack
No fewer than 20 persons were reportedly killed on Monday night when gunmen suspected to be Fulani militias invaded the Bindi community in the Ta-Hoss district of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. Attackers launched a coordinated, house-to-house assault under the cover of darkness, slaughtering residents, including women, children, and the elderly, who were unable […]
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List Of Past Nigerian Heads Of State And Presidents Who Are Dead
Former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday, July 13, 2025, joined the list of deceased ex-heads of state or presidents.  Buhari, who would be buried in Daura, Katsina State today (Tuesday), died in a hospital in London after battling with illness. 1. Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi (Military Head of State, 1966) Assumed power after the January 1966 […]
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Meta deleted 500,000 spam accounts in six months
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, on Monday, said it has stepped up efforts to sanitise its platform, announcing that it removed 500,000 accounts for spam and fake engagement in the first half of 2025. The move forms part of a wider clampdown on impersonation and copycat content, aimed at giving more visibility to original […]
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Buhari’s Body Departs London For Nigeria
The body of former President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, July 14 departed London, the United Kingdom (UK) for Daura, Katsina State, ahead of a state burial. News correspondent reports that the body of the late president was conveyed on a Nigerian Air Force craft. Vice President Kashim Shettima is, leading a high-level Federal Government delegation to […]
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Nigerian marketers reduce fuel prices as FG shuts down economy in honour of Buhari
Nigerian petroleum products marketers have announced a reduction of premium motor spirit prices, starting from today, Tuesday. This comes as the economy shuts down today owing to the public holiday declared by the federal government to honour ex-president Muhammadu Buhari. The national president of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Abubakar Maigandi, disclosed this […]
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Corruption Behind Inflated Petrol Consumption Figures – Dangote
President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has said that Nigeria’s daily petrol consumption figure is higher than what the country consumes, stressing that the petroleum sector is riddled with corruption. Dangote said the figure was bloated by some individuals for personal gains, especially during the fuel subsidy era. However, while marketers agreed with […]
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ADC Coalition Targets APC Strongholds In Kaduna, Kogi Ahead Of 2027 Elections
Opposition leaders across Kaduna and Kogi states have launched a fresh political front on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), vowing to dislodge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. In Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, former Senator Tunde Ogbeha officially unveiled the ADC on Monday as the adopted coalition […]
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Breaking: Akpabio Heads To Appeal Court Over Senator Natasha’s Recall Order
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has filed a notice of appeal challenging the judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which ordered the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to the upper legislative chamber following her suspension. The appeal, dated July 14, 2025, was filed at the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, and is registered as CA/A//2025. […]
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Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, laid to rest in Ijebu Ode
The Awujale of Ijebuland and paramount ruler of the Ijebu people, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, was buried on Monday at his private residence in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. The highly respected monarch, who died at the age of 91, was interred according to traditional rites in a solemn, dignified ceremony attended by royal family members, […]
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Buhari: Special Tuesday FEC Meeting Cancelled Over Clash With Funeral
The special federal executive council (FEC) meeting in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari has been postponed. The emergency session, summoned by President Bola Tinubu, was initially scheduled for Tuesday. The postponement is due to a clash with the state funeral for Buhari, which will be held in Daura, Katsina state, on the same day. […]
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APC Shuts National Secretariat To Honour Late Ex-President Buhari
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has shut down its national secretariat in Abuja in honour of the late former President, Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari, the immediate past president of Nigeria, died on Sunday, July 13, in London after a prolonged undisclosed illness. An official report had stated that Buhari will be buried on Tuesday, July 15, in his […]
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FG Declares Tuesday 15 July, 2025 Public Holiday To Honour Buhari
In furtherance to the seven days of National mourning declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, the Federal Government, has declared Tuesday, 15 July, 2025, as a Public Holiday in honour of the late former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the […]
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2027 Elections: INEC To Begin Nationwide Voter Registration August 18
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will begin across the country on August 18, 2025, in preparation for the 2027 general elections. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Benue State, Prof. Sam Egwu, disclosed this during a press briefing on Monday in Makurdi, stating that the registration would […]
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Ex-President Buhari’s Remains To Arrive Nigeria Tomorrow
The body of late former President Muhammadu Buhari will arrive in Nigeria tomorrow (Tuesday), two days after his passing at a London hospital at the age of 82. This was confirmed by the Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Umar Radda, while addressing the media regarding the burial arrangements. He said the body is expected to be […]
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Adeleke slams Aregbesola Over 2026 guber threat, labels his tenure worst in Osun history
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has launched a strong attack on his predecessor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, branding his eight-year administration as the “worst in Osun’s history.” The sharp criticism followed Aregbesola’s weekend remarks where he declared that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) would unseat the Adeleke-led government in 2026. In a statement signed by […]
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Breaking: Sports Ex-Super Eagles Star, Allen Waobikeze Is Dead
Former Super Eagles winger and domestic football icon, Okwuchukwu ‘Allen’ Waobikeze, has passed away, marking another painful loss for Nigerian football just days after the death of ex-national team captain and goalkeeper, Peter Rufai. Popularly known as Babaoo by fans and teammates, Waobikeze was celebrated for his remarkable left foot, quick feet, and dazzling ball control […]
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‘Buhari Was Not Just My Boss’ – Femi Adesina
Former presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina, has stated that the death of the ex-president Muhammadu Buhari was devastating to him due to the bond they shared while working together for eight years in the presidential villa. Adesina, speaking during an interview on ARISE NEWS on Sunday night, paid a heartfelt tribute to Buhari, saying he was not just his […]
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