Popular gospel singer Mercy Chinwo has taken legal action against social media influencer Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), over alleged defamation. In February, VDM accused Chinwo of misappropriating funds from her performances and failing to pay her former record label, owned by Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu (EeZee Tee). He also claimed she breached her contract with … Read more
The Bayelsa State Government has intervened in the lingering land dispute between Yenagoa and Ovom communities, urging the warring parties to sheathe their swords and embrace peace. The dispute centers on the land housing the new nine-story state secretariat. Deputy Governor Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo made the appeal on Tuesday during separate meetings with leaders and … Read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that he has dropped the name Matthew from his full name, stating that he does not fancy it and prefers to be addressed by his traditional Yoruba names. Naija News reports that Obasanjo made this disclosure on Wednesday during a public lecture and book presentation in Abeokuta, Ogun State, … Read more
The Isi-Uzo Local Government Council has addressed the protest by women from the Eha-Amufu communities that occurred on Tuesday, attributing it to deliberate misinformation and the politicisation of security issues in the Local Government Area (LGA) by certain political actors. The Council stated that the recent video featuring women protesting alleged killings by herders in … Read more
The Nigerian judiciary has assigned 48 justices across various divisions of the Federal High Court to handle cases filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This decision, announced in a press statement dated February 13, 2025, and signed by Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John T. Tsoho, aims to expedite … Read more
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has accused the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) of exploiting the sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio to advance a political agenda. According to PANDEF, the move is aimed at discrediting Southern leaders and shifting power back to Northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 elections. PANDEF’s National Publicity … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has appointed 16 new directors across key departments in a major leadership restructuring. The appointments span crucial areas, including Monetary Policy, Trade and Exchange, Banking Supervision, Payment Systems, and Consumer Protection, among others. These changes come at a time when regulators are intensifying oversight on banks and financial technology … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has appointed 16 new directors to key departments within the institution. Sources indicate that the bank’s board has given approval for the appointments, which will see different professionals take on leadership roles in various units. The appointments took effect on Monday, March 3. Among those expected to assume new … Read more
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has dismissed calls for the resignation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio following allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a statement issued by its chairman for the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, Rev. Joseph Hayab, CAN described the ongoing dispute as … Read more
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have refuted claims of holding a reconciliation meeting with Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. Naija News reports that Obasa was reinstated on Monday, March 3, 2025, following the resignation of Mojisola Meranda under pressure from party leaders and other stakeholders. On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, reports surfaced suggesting that … Read more