Nigerian Fuji music legend Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, widely known as K1 de Ultimate, is facing disciplinary action from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) following an alleged episode of unruly behavior at the Abuja airport. The NCAA has declared that the musician will be barred from flying domestically for six months as part of punitive action aimed at reinforcing compliance with airport rules and protocols. The disclosure came from NCAA spokesperson Michael Achimugu during a media interaction held on Thursday. “What I must assure the general public is that everybody involved in this will be brought to book,” he said.…
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The Olakulehin dynasty has announced the forthcoming presentation of a book in memory of the late Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, turning what was planned as a celebration of life into a moment of remembrance. Titled “How Not to Be a King”, the book will be launched publicly on Friday, August 8, 2025, at the International Conference Centre of the University of Ibadan, by 1:00 p.m. Originally meant to mark the monarch’s 90th birthday and first year on the throne, the event now serves as part of the post-funeral reception, following Oba Olakulehin’s death on July 7.…
Evan Okoro, the Nollywood actress famed for ‘Doctor Maria’ in Sexy Investment, has stepped forward with a harrowing account of the dangers she faces after her marriage fell apart. In a touching online video, she revealed she is living in fear following alleged death threats from her estranged husband. She relayed his ominous warning clearly: “If you leave me, I will kill you.” She lamented over the marriage’s failure: “This marriage is not working. The shoe I took home is not my size. They didn’t pay my bride price, and my family recently called them to come and do it…
Reacting to nationwide protests by pensioners under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), President Bola Tinubu has ordered immediate reforms through the National Pension Commission (PenCom) to improve pension payments and ensure healthcare for retirees. The President’s directive includes two major pillars: the implementation of increased pension benefits, including a minimum pension guarantee, and the swift rollout of free healthcare access for low-income retirees. Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, noted that the healthcare program forms a “critical component of social protection and dignity in retirement.” He also explained that these reforms are aimed at…
In what is emerging as a quietly orchestrated yet powerful political wave, influential figures within and outside Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are rallying behind former President Goodluck Jonathan, urging him to contest the 2027 presidential election. The momentum, insiders say, has been building over the last few months, driven by a cross-regional coalition of political leaders and elder statesmen who believe Jonathan offers a steady, experienced hand at a time when the country is grappling with economic turbulence, rising poverty, and social disillusionment. A trusted associate of the former president, who remains actively engaged within the PDP, disclosed that…
Foreign investors exited ₦576.09 bn from equities over Jan–Jun 2025, an 85% rise year‑on‑year, surpassing inflows of ₦559.25 bn for a net loss of ₦16.84 bn . Domestic investors, especially institutions, pushed total exchange transactions to ₦4.19 tn, a 61% jump from ₦2.60 tn in H1 2024; domestic share rose to 72.9% (₦3.06 tn) with institutional trades edging ahead of retail . From near-equal retail and institutional levels in January, institutional dominance broadened by June (₦364.71 bn vs. retail’s ₦274.63 bn), as retail participation peaked mid‑period then declined—amid rising inflation exceeding 22% and pressure on disposable incomes . March saw the highest volatility: total turnover surged to ₦1.29 tn, largely on…
In the wake of intensifying public discourse, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede has publicly discredited a recent media report accusing him of influencing the resignation of NNPCL’s top executive, Bayo Ojulari. The contentious article accused Olukoyede and DSS Director General Adeola Ajayi of compelling Ojulari to relinquish his position during an unpublicized meeting in Abuja. The report also alleged that Ojulari was scrutinized for having links to Olatimbo Ayinde, an oil mogul of British-Nigerian descent believed to be highly influential in government circles. The report’s chain of claims included a subsequent summoning of Ojulari to the Presidential Villa, where First Lady…
United States President Donald Trump has intensified economic measures against India by slapping an additional 25 percent tariff on its goods. The move, unveiled through an executive order on Wednesday, directly responds to India’s ongoing oil imports from Russia — a stream of revenue Washington sees as sustaining Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Set to take effect in three weeks, the latest tariff builds on a prior 25 percent duty already scheduled to begin on Thursday. This layered approach underscores the U.S. administration’s impatience with countries that continue to engage with Russia commercially despite global calls for sanctions. Beyond India, the…
Nigeria has brokered a new international educational partnership, securing $25.35 million in concessional funding from the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development to tackle the alarming rates of out-of-school children in Kaduna State. Combined with support from the Islamic Development Bank, Global Partnership for Education, and others, the total blended financing package stands at $62.8 million, marking a new era for educational reform in northern Nigeria. Against the backdrop of millions of excluded children, especially in the north, the loan will facilitate the Reaching Out-of-School Children (ROOSC) programme—a comprehensive intervention that will enroll more than 100,000 students, construct over 100…
In a bold demonstration of political resistance, a coalition of civil society organisations backing Julius Abure’s Labour Party faction has taken to the National Headquarters of INEC, demanding the reinstatement of LP candidates in Nigeria’s forthcoming bye-elections. Protesters arrived around 11:00 am on Wednesday, chanting slogans and brandishing signs such as “Mahmood stop destroying democracy in Nigeria,” and “Tell INEC to obey court orders.” The protest was triggered by INEC’s refusal to list Labour Party candidates loyal to the Abure-led faction in the upcoming bye-polls scheduled nationwide. Protesters argue that the electoral body is acting in defiance of court rulings…