Month: August 2025

How Nigerian TikTok Stars Are Making Big Money

TikTok has grown beyond a platform for dance challenges and lip-sync videos. In Nigeria, it has become a goldmine for creative young people who know how to capture attention. From…

Sodiq Olaitan

JUST IN: Emir of Zuru, General Sani Sami, Dies at 81

Emir passed away in London after a short illness Former military governor of Bauchi State, ex-Commander Brigade of Guards Funeral details to be announced by Zuru Emirate Council Major General…

Sodiq Olaitan

Ibom Air Passenger Denies N500bn Lawsuit Against FG, NCAA

Comfort Emmanson rejects viral claim of suing FG and NCAA Says no legal action taken yet but hints it is imminent Court earlier discharged case after charges were withdrawn Comfort…

Sodiq Olaitan

APC’s Adesola Elegbeji wins Ogun Remo federal constituency by-election

INEC declares Mrs. Adesola Elegbeji of APC winner of Remo federal seat She polled 41,237 votes to defeat PDP’s Bolarinwa Oluwole with 14,324 votes The election follows the death of…

Sodiq Olaitan

“This is not acceptable.” – Flick Slams Barcelona After Mallorca Win

Hansi Flick fury hit Barcelona after their 3–0 win over Mallorca. The 60-year-old chastised the players for their lack of effort in spite of their comfortable triumph. “This is not…

Alabi Abeeb

Naira Falls Against Dollar as Traders Blame Diversion, Government Payouts

Naira drops to N1,560/$1 at black market, N1,532.51/$1 official. Traders blame contractor payments, weak supply, and diversion of remittances. CBN inflows and reduced panic-buying provide temporary support. The naira has…

Sodiq Olaitan

Violence, Vote-Buying Mar By-Elections Across States

By-elections across 12 states marred by violence, cash-for-votes, and disruptions. Arrests in Ogun and Kaduna spark disputes between parties and police. Kano records 288 arrests; APC calls for cancellation of…

Sodiq Olaitan

EFCC Recovers Billions in Refinery Turnaround Fraud

EFCC recovers N5bn and $10m from refinery maintenance fraud. Investigations target another N10bn and $13m allegedly siphoned. Contracts for Port Harcourt, Kaduna, Warri refineries flagged for inflation and over-invoicing. The…

Sodiq Olaitan

Super Falcons Captain Ajibade Sets for PSG Move After WAFCON

Rasheedat Ajibade is set to join Paris Saint-Germain alongside fellow Nigerian Jennifer Echegini. The 25-year-old attracted interest after leaving Atlético Madrid. Her leadership played a huge part in Nigeria’s 10th…

Alabi Abeeb

Lagos Police Bust Trans-Border Child Trafficking Syndicate, Rescue 11 Victims

The Lagos State Police Command has dismantled a notorious trans-border child trafficking syndicate, rescuing eleven victims and arresting four suspects involved in recruiting and transporting Nigerians to Ghana for prostitution.…

Ayobami Owolabi