Court sentences houseboy to death for murdering employer
An Ondo State High Court siting in Akure has sentenced a 21-year-old houseboy, Emmanuel Akpan, to death by hanging for killing his employer, Febisola Caroline Adedayo. The trial judge, Rotimi…
Blessing CEO puts up house for sale after stage 4 cancer diagnosis
A Nigerian "relationship expert", Blessing CEO, has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Blessing CEO, whose real name is Blessing Nkiruka Okoro, disclosed this on Wednesday morning in a viral…
Man dies in Bayelsa after receiving 40 lashes for alleged rape
A 47-year-old man identified simply as Emi has reportedly collapsed and died after receiving 40 strokes of the cane for the alleged rape of a 10-year-old girl at Ekeowe in…
Comedian Princess blasts Biola Adebayo over Baba Ijesha interview
Actress and comedian Princess has condemned Biola Adebayo for interviewing Baba Ijesha on her podcast, saying it was insensitive and inflicted pain on the victim’s family. In an Instagram video,…
FCCPC warns of rising fake, unsafe products in Nigerian markets
Protection Commission (FCCPC) has raised concerns over the increasing circulation of unsafe and substandard products in Nigerian markets, warning that the trend is weakening consumer confidence and market integrity. The…
When ignorance masquerades as economic critique: A rejoinder to Suyi Ayodele, by Tanimu Yakubu
There is criticism, and there is confusion elevated to performance art. Suyi Ayodele’s “History Tinubu Should Have Learnt” is not an argument—it is a cascade of assertions built on…
Naira falls to N1,391/$ as dollar strengthens amid global inflation concerns
The naira depreciated to N1,391/$ on Wednesday as the U.S. dollar strengthened against major global currencies. The decline comes amid rising global inflation concerns and persistent geopolitical uncertainty linked…
CBN to review court judgment, insists Union Bank remains stable
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said it will review the court ruling annuling its dissolution of the board of Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, while maintaining that the…
Misinformation, distrust discouraging youths from voting- Amupitan
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash O. Amupitan (SAN), has identified misinformation, distrust in the electoral process, and low civic awareness as major drivers of voter…
11 soldiers, police officer killed in Kebbi ambush
At least 11 soldiers and a police officer have reportedly been killed in an ambush by gunmen in the Giro Masa community, Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The…
