The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced a ban on the use of tinted vehicles in a bid to combat rising insecurity in the region. The decision was revealed by the FCT Police Commissioner, Tunji Disu, during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, December 4, 2024.
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Popular Nigerian actor and comedian Debo Adedayo, better known as Mr Macaroni, has launched a scathing attack on Nigerian politicians, accusing them of rampant corruption and a complete lack of integrity. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), the content creator expressed his frustration over the alleged theft of billions and even trillions of naira from the country’s national resources.
Controversial Nigerian influencer Bobrisky has spoken out in defense of popular content creator Egungun of Lagos, after a private n¥de video involving him was leaked online. The video, which shows Egungun engaging in an explicit video call with an unidentified woman, has sparked widespread outrage on social media.
The Nigerian Presidency has refuted claims that the proposed tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly will impoverish northern Nigeria, suggesting that the reforms will only benefit Lagos and Rivers states.
Former Nigerian Minister of Tourism, Femi Fani-Kayode, has strongly criticised critics of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) following the recent revival of the Port Harcourt Refinery. In a statement released on his official X handle late Thursday, Fani-Kayode alleged that some private sector players in the oil and gas industry were attempting to undermine the revitalisation of the refinery, specifically targeting the efforts of the NNPCL leadership.
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, has stated that job creation does not fall within the mandate of his ministry, clarifying that his department is tasked with creating a conducive environment for employment, rather than directly providing jobs to Nigerians.
Amnesty International has condemned the Nigerian police for using excessive force to suppress the #EndBadGovernance protests, which took place from August 1 to 10, 2024. The protests were sparked by widespread anger over Nigeria’s economic conditions, including rising inflation and poverty.
The Nigerian Senate is poised to pass the highly debated Tax Reform Bills today, which will exempt individuals earning less than N1 million per year from paying income tax. The tax reforms, which aim to overhaul Nigeria’s taxation system, are expected to ease the burden on low-income earners while targeting higher earners and large corporations.
Former Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd), has explained why he has chosen to remain politically unaffiliated, stressing his commitment to Nigeria above all political ideologies.
Nigerian DJ and singer, Florence Otedola, better known as DJ Cuppy, has sparked a massive online conversation after announcing on multiple social media platforms that she is on the lookout for a man. The star took a rather unconventional approach by using LinkedIn, a professional networking site, to make her request, leaving many Nigerians stunned and amused.
The former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has been brought before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama for arraignment on charges of fraud involving over N110 billion. Bello, who had remained elusive until yesterday, was produced by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after finally surrendering himself to the agency.
Popular Nigerian singer, Davido, has revealed that his highly anticipated show in Lagos on December 24 is facing potential cancellation due to backlash from his recent interview in the United States. In the interview, the music star made controversial comments regarding Nigeria’s economy and advised Nigerians in the diaspora to reconsider returning to the country.
Nigerian actress Angela Okorie has shared a startling revelation about a hater she blocked on social media after the individual repeatedly left hateful comments on her posts. The actress took to her Instagram to recount the unusual encounter with the troll, who recently returned to her page, begging to be unblocked.
Several residents of Abiriba, located in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, have been hospitalised after reportedly reacting to medications distributed during a free medical outreach. The incident, which has raised serious concerns about the safety and regulation of such events, has prompted an investigation by the Abia State Ministry of Health.
Show promoter PaulO has come to the defence of Nigerian music star Davido, who recently faced backlash for advising people in the diaspora not to relocate to Nigeria, citing the country’s struggling economy. The controversial comments have sparked a wave of criticism from various Nigerian personalities, including actor Patrick Doyle and TVC presenter Akashat Ny’mat.
BBNaija season 9 housemate Chinwe has reignited a simmering tension with Nigerian singer Odumodu Blvck, months after what many perceived as a subtle shade thrown by the artist. The latest round of drama unfolded on X (formerly Twitter), where Chinwe took to social media to mock Odumodu’s music career, suggesting he should try out for Big Brother Naija instead, as his music was not “favoring” him.
Nigerian singer and comedian, Nasboi, has stirred curiosity with a cryptic statement regarding the state of the internet in Nigeria. In a recent post on social media, Nasboi claimed that “the devil” has had a significant influence on the online space in the country.
Nigerian music executive Don Jazzy has publicly expressed his loneliness, revealing that he is currently without a partner. The 41-year-old Mavins Records boss shared his thoughts in a post on Instagram on Monday, where he mentioned his interest in participating in the popular Suspect Challenge.
Angel Smith, a former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemate, has recently stirred up online conversations after expressing deep concern over the increasing number of young women getting pregnant. The reality TV star took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to share her thoughts, which quickly attracted both support and criticism from followers.
Nigerian actress and politician’s wife, Regina Daniels, recently addressed a daring question regarding her relationship with her husband, Ned Nwoko, during a social media interaction.
The defamation case filed by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Femi Falana and his son, the popular musician and activist Folarin Falana, also known as Falz, against social critic Vincent Otse, widely known as Very Dark Man (VDM), was adjourned on Tuesday, November 14, 2024, at the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja. The hearing could not proceed as scheduled due to the absence of several key applications in the court’s file.
