Davido: Why Nigerians Prefer Giving Birth Abroad

Afrobeats star Davido has shed light on the growing trend of Nigerians, particularly the upper and middle class, choosing to have their children born abroad. Speaking on The Morning Hustle podcast, the music icon likened the practice to purchasing an insurance policy for

Police Confirm Suspected Assassination of Hotel Guest in Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the killing of Gideon Ebukwe by suspected assassins at Ok Winners Hotel, Igbosoro, Igode, in Sagamu Local Government Area. The attack occurred on Tuesday afternoon, with five unidentified armed men targeting the victim in what appears

Orji Kalu Reveals Threats from Simon Ekpa Over Anti-Biafra Stance

Senator Orji Kalu, representing Abia North, disclosed receiving threats from Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), due to his opposition to the Biafra movement. In a recent interview with Arise Television, Kalu emphasized the importance of

Newspaper Headlines: How #EndBadGovernance protest cost NIA, DSS bosses their jobs

Reports on the burial of Onyeka Onwenu, the legendary singer, dominate the front pages of Nigerian newspapers today. The Punch reports that Yusuf Bichi and Ahmed Abubakar, immediate past directors-general of the Department of State Services (DSS) and National Intelligence Agency (NIA), respectively,

Cost of Healthy Diet in Nigeria Soars to N1,265, Outpacing Inflation Rates

The cost of maintaining a healthy diet in Nigeria has surged to N1,265 per adult per day, reflecting a 1.9 percent increase in July 2024, according to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This rise, up from N1,241 in

Minister of Women Affairs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye Shuts Down Event in Abuja, Declares “Seminars Without Empowerment Are a Waste”

Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has once again taken a bold stand, disrupting an event in Abuja that she condemned for lacking a people-centered focus and being organized without her consent. This marks the second time in a month that the minister

Terrorism Financing Allegations: NLC President Ajaero’s Police Interview Reveals Surprising Details

Details have emerged from the police interview with Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), revealing a surprising turn of events. Summoned over allegations including terrorism financing, cybercrime, subversion, criminal conspiracy, and treasonable felony, Ajaero arrived at the police Intelligence Response

President Tinubu Embarks on China Visit Amid Seizure of Nigerian Assets by Chinese Firm

President Bola Tinubu has left Abuja for a working visit to China, marking a significant diplomatic engagement as tensions rise over the recent seizure of Nigerian assets by a Chinese company. The President’s journey, which includes a brief stopover in the United Arab

New NBA President Afam Osigwe Vows to Champion Accountability in Government

Afam Osigwe (SAN), the newly inaugurated President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has pledged to hold both federal and state governments accountable, emphasizing the association’s role in advocating for justice, equity, and good governance. Osigwe, who took over leadership from Yakubu Maikyau

Nigerian Nurses Face Deportation as Verification Crisis Escalates, NMCN Portal Remains Shut

Hundreds of Nigerian nurses are on the brink of deportation as the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) continues to keep its certificate verification portal closed. This has left many stranded abroad, unable to verify their credentials with nursing boards in countries