Tag: Nigeria
Nigerian Idol Returns for Season 10 with Iyanya Joining Judges’ Panel
Nigerian Idol, one of Nigeria’s most beloved music talent shows, is set to return for its tenth season on April 20, 2025. Titled “Your Voice, Your Victory,” the upcoming season promises to deliver exceptional talent, electrifying performances, and intense competition as contestants vie for the grand prize. This season’s judging panel features a mix of…
Edo State Government Terminates 10 Road Contracts, Approves New Projects
The Edo State Government has terminated 10 road contracts as part of efforts to ensure uniformity of standards, avoid overlapping, and expedite project completion. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Paul Ohonbamu, following the State Executive Council meeting held at the Government House in Benin City. Ohonbamu explained that the…
NYSC Confirms ₦77,000 Monthly Allowance for Corps Members to Begin in March
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that the long-awaited increase in monthly allowances for Corps Members will take effect in March 2025, raising the stipend to ₦77,000. The Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, made the announcement during an interactive session with Corps Members at the Wuse and Garki NYSC…
Court Adjourns Ex-CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele’s Procurement Fraud Trial to June 3
An Abuja High Court has adjourned the ongoing procurement fraud trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele to June 3, 2025. Justice Hamza Muazu, presiding over the case, also rejected additional evidence presented by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), citing violations of Emefiele’s right to a fair trial. The…
Court Reverses Order Nullifying Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Suspension
A Federal High Court in Abuja has vacated its earlier order nullifying the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Senate. Justice Obiora Egwuatu, presiding over the case, set aside the March 4 order on Wednesday after hearing arguments from both the plaintiff’s and defendants’ counsels. The decision marks a significant development in the legal…
Senate Approves Proclamation of State of Emergency in Rivers State, Sets Up Mediation Committee
The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State, invoking its powers under Section 305(2) of the 1999 Constitution. The decision, reached during a plenary session, also mandates President Tinubu to review or terminate the state of emergency within six months. Additionally, the Senate resolved to invoke…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery Temporarily Suspends Sales of Petroleum Products in Naira
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a temporary suspension of petroleum product sales in Naira, citing the need to align its sales proceeds with its crude oil purchase obligations, which are denominated in U.S. dollars. The decision, communicated in a statement released on March 19, 2025, aims to address a mismatch between Naira sales and dollar-denominated…
Oyo State Drops Criminal Charges Against Ooni’s Ex-Wife Naomi, Oriyomi Hamzat, and School Principal Over Ibadan Stampede
The Oyo State Government has officially withdrawn criminal charges against Naomi Silekunola, the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife; Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, owner of Agidigbo FM; and Abdullahi Fasasi, principal of the Islamic High School in Bashorun, Ibadan, in connection with the tragic stampede that claimed the lives of at least 35 children during a…
Fuel Truck Explosion on Karu Bridge in Abuja Leaves Many Feared Dead
A devastating explosion caused by a fuel-laden truck on Karu Bridge in Abuja has left an unspecified number of people dead and several vehicles engulfed in flames. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday evening, has sent shockwaves through the city, with eyewitnesses describing scenes of chaos and tragedy. According to reports gathered, the explosion resulted…
Bill Mandating Facebook, Bloggers, Others to Have Offices in Nigeria Passes Second Reading in Senate
A bill seeking to amend the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, and requiring social media platforms and bloggers to establish physical offices in Nigeria has passed its second reading in the Senate. Sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko (Delta North), the bill aims to regulate digital platforms operating in the country, promote accountability, and address challenges…