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In a vibrant celebration of faith and cultural unity, the Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to commemorate Eid-ul-Adha, one of the most significant festivals in the Islamic calendar. This announcement, made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, underscores the government’s…
In a fiery press briefing held in Abuja on June 2, 2025, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s political and social elite with a bold declaration: “I derive joy stepping on the toes of big men.” The statement, delivered with Wike’s characteristic bluntness, underscores his unapologetic approach…
Polarizing rapper Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, finds himself at the center of a legal storm. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has summoned the artist to its Abuja headquarters following a viral Instagram Live video in which he allegedly claimed to have engaged in sexual relations with…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has issued a stern warning to popular auto dealer and content creator, Sarkin Mota, over a viral video that has stirred conversations about wealth, aspiration, and the economic realities faced by civil servants. The video, which features Sarkin Mota engaging with the AI system of a sleek Mercedes-Benz 2023 C300,…
The Federal University of Technology Students’ Union (FUTSUG) has issued a fervent call to action, rallying students, faculty, and stakeholders to stand united against a grave injustice that has rocked the university community. In a press release issued at 04:42 PM CAT on Sunday, June 1, 2025, the union detailed a shocking incident of harassment…
Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez has etched his name into Premier League folklore with a goalline stop so extraordinary it’s been crowned the 2024/25 Save of the Season. The Argentine goalkeeper’s heroics against Nottingham Forest on December 26, 2024, at the City Ground have sparked endless debates, with pundits and fans alike hailing it as one…
Manchester City’s Omar Marmoush has etched his name into Premier League folklore by clinching the prestigious 2024/25 Guinness Goal of the Season award. The Egyptian forward’s sensational 30-yard strike against AFC Bournemouth on May 20, 2025, was voted the campaign’s standout goal, captivating fans and experts alike with its sheer brilliance. This long-range masterpiece, which…
In a vibrant ceremony marked by celebration and recognition, Dame Patience Jonathan, the esteemed wife of former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, was recently conferred an honorary doctorate degree by the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. This prestigious accolade adds another feather to the cap of a woman who has long…
Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has leveled a scathing accusation against President Bola Tinubu’s administration, claiming it is deliberately “weaponizing poverty” to suppress Nigerians. The provocative statement was made during a public lecture in Abuja on May 31, 2025, marking the 60th birthday of former…
The Federal Government has launched the ambitious Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI), a transformative program aimed at deploying seven million smart meters across the nation. Announced by Olu Verheijen, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, this initiative is poised to eliminate the long-standing issue of estimated billing, a practice that has plagued millions of…
