Social media users have reacted to comments made by former Anambra State governor Peter Obi following the remand of activist Omoyele Sowore in Kuje prison by a Federal High Court in Abuja. In a statement posted on his official X account on June 23, 2026, Obi stressed the importance of protecting democratic values and civil…
Lawmaker and actor-turned-politician Desmond Elliot has revealed that his journey into politics began after a meeting with former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole in 2007. Speaking on the Morayo Afolabi-Brown Podcast, Elliot said he met Oshiomhole in Benin City and expressed his interest in pursuing a political career. According to him, Oshiomhole informed him that…
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, has confirmed the arrest of 34 foreign nationals found occupying a building on Lagos Island without valid immigration documentation or a clear explanation of their activities in Nigeria. Speaking during a media briefing, Fatai said the operation followed intelligence reports about a large number of foreign nationals residing…
Real Madrid have reportedly identified Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández as their top transfer target after ending their pursuit of Michael Olise, according to a report by Madrid Universal citing AS. The Spanish club is said to have shifted its focus toward strengthening midfield options as manager José Mourinho plans further changes to his squad. Real…
Former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Bukar Goni, has revealed that the Federal Government was prepared to implement a N150,000 minimum wage but faced opposition from state governments, local councils, and private sector representatives over affordability concerns. Speaking at the Nigeria Public Service Lecture Series and Awards in Abuja, Goni said the…
Social media activist VeryDarkMan has been linked to an alleged leak of court evidence in the ongoing trial of six men accused of plotting to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu. During proceedings at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, the prosecution urged the court to admit statements made by the defendants,…
The ongoing Nigerian Army recruitment screening exercise in Oyo State has recorded a poor turnout, raising concerns among officials of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) over equitable state representation in federal recruitment. According to FCC officials, only 472 of the 941 candidates shortlisted from Oyo State attended the screening exercise. The commission described the turnout…
I accidentally saw my girlfriend’s bank account, and my life hasn’t been the same since. This is a woman who would call me late at night and tell me, “You’re my last hope. Please do something for me.” I would send my last pesewa to her because I was her last hope, and that kind…
The Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG) has issued a warning to the public, students, employers, and other stakeholders against enrolling in or depending on accounting qualifications provided by institutions that lack the legal authority to regulate or certify accounting professionals in Ghana. In a statement released on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, ICAG indicated that…
When my dad died three years ago, my elder sister moved my mom abroad to live with her. We lived in a huge four-bedroom house, and when my mom moved, the whole house was left to me. I wanted to rent it out and get myself a small place to rent, but my mom had…