Written by The South-East caucus of the House of Representatives has urged President Bola Tinubu to consider a pardon for the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. They said releasing Kanu through pardon would open space for broader engagement between the Federal Government, elected leaders, and community stakeholders, leading to long-term peace. … Continue reading “South-East Reps Urge Tinubu To Consider Pardon For Nnamdi Kanu”
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill to the House of Assembly for legislative review and approval. The budget proposal tagged Budget of Economic Expansion has an estimate of ₦891,985,074,480.79 (Eight Hundred and Ninety-One Billion, Nine Hundred and Eighty-Five Million, Seventy-Four Thousand, Four Hundred and Eighty Naira, Seventy-Nine kobo … Continue reading “Makinde Presents ₦891bn 2026 Budget Proposal To Oyo Assembly”
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has accepted the voluntary request by the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Orji Orji, to proceed on his statutory terminal leave. This is ahead of the completion of Orji’s five-year single tenure, which ends … Continue reading “SGF Confirms NEITI CEO’s Terminal Leave”
Chinese leader Xi Jinping pressed the ever-sensitive issue of Taiwan in a phone call Monday with US President Donald Trump, as he stressed the need to build on a fragile trade truce between the two superpowers. China’s foreign ministry said the call touched on other issues like Ukraine, but Taiwan featured prominently with China embroiled … Continue reading “China’s Xi Pushes Taiwan Issue In Call With Trump”
Brazil’s Supreme Court on Monday voted to uphold the imprisonment of former president Jair Bolsonaro, who was detained over the weekend for tampering with his ankle monitor using a soldering iron. Bolsonaro was taken into custody on Saturday from his home, where he had been under house arrest after a judge declared him a … Continue reading “Brazil Court Votes To Uphold Bolsonaro’s Jailing After ‘Attempt To Flee’”
Real Madrid playmaker Vinicius Junior, has told the club that he does not want to renew his contract amid strained tensions with head coach Xabi Alonso. The Brazilian, whose contract at the Bernabeu runs until the summer of 2027, reportedly communicated his position to club president Florentino Perez during a private conversation late last month. Contract talks … Continue reading “Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr tells the club he wont renew his contract amid strained tensions with head coach Xabi Alonso.”
The Ogun State Ministry of Justice has announced plans to prosecute TikTok content creator Ademola Abiodun, popularly known as DJ Chicken, after a string of road traffic incidents that have heightened concerns about public safety. The move follows a November 1, 2025, crash in Sagamu, Ogun State, where Abiodun allegedly rammed into two motorcycles, leaving a rider and a female … Continue reading “Ogun state go prosecute DJ Chicken over multiple road crashes”
Olivia Yac, the Ivorian beauty queen who placed fourth runner-up and won the continental title for Africa and Oceania at Miss Universe 2025, has renounced her Miss Universe Africa & Oceania title, citing her commitment to personal values and integrity. The Miss Cte dIvoire Committee (COMICI) announced this on Monday, Nov. 24, adding that she is … Continue reading ““I’m staying true to my values” – Miss Universe Africa says as she resigns”
Actor Daddy Billy has shared a video he recorded with his colleague, Odira Nwobu, two hours before his demise. Late Odira passed away suddenly in South African in the early hours of today, November 24. The cause of his de@th is yet to be confirmed however his colleagues claim he had been battling with High blood … Continue reading “Actor Daddy Billy shares video he took with his colleague, Odira Nwobu two hours before his demise”
Superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and his fiance, Georgina Rodriguez, will reportedly marry in a Christian ceremony on his home island of Madeira next summer. The celebrity couple will tie the knot after the 2026 World Cup in Funchal Cathedral, with their reception to be hosted at a swanky hotel, according to the Jornal da Madeira. The pair revealed in August … Continue reading “Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez to marry in his home island of Madeira next summer.”