AY Pardoned by EFCC Over Naira Abuse Incident
Comedian and actor, Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, was recently invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on allegations of Naira abuse at a social event, an act classified as a violation of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s regulations on currency mutilation. Taking to Instagram yesterday to update his fans, AY thanked the EFCC for […]
PSG Beat Arsenal to Reach Champions League Final
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured their place in the UEFA Champions League final after defeating Arsenal 2–1 in the second leg of their semi-final last night. The win ensured the French side advanced 3–1 on aggregate. PSG will now face Inter Milan in the final on May 31 in Munich, marking their second-ever Champions League final […]
Labour Party Suspends Alex Otti, Senators
Labour Party has indefinitely suspended six prominent members, including Abia State Governor Alex Otti, Senators Darlington Nwokocha, Ireti Kingibe, , and some others over alleged anti-party activities. The party’s National Executive Council said the decision followed the recommendations of a five-man Disciplinary Committee set up on May 2, 2025. Announcing this in a statement today, […]
Iyabo Ojo Unaware Spraying Money Was Illegal
Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Iyabo Ojo, has said she was unaware that spraying money, including foreign currencies, at events, was against the law. Ojo revealed this in a statement posted on her official Instagram page, to clarify the reason behind her recent visit to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on May 5. According […]
EFCC Grants Bail to VeryDarkMan, Keeps Him in Custody
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has granted administrative bail to Nigerian social media activist Martin Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, though he remains in custody and would be released after fulfilling all the bail conditions. The EFCC announced the bail yesterday via a statement on its official Facebook page, but did not disclose […]
Rihanna, A$AP Rocky Expecting Third Child
Rihanna, 37, is expecting her third child with longtime partner A$AP Rocky, and the couple chose the 2025 Met Gala in New York City on May 5 as the moment to share the news publicly. Photographer Miles Diggs, known for capturing Rihanna’s iconic maternity moments, posted a striking image of the singer standing in the […]
New UK Visa Centres Open in Enugu and Port Harcourt
UK has opened Visa Application Centres in Enugu and Port Harcourt, to cater to the increasing demand for UK visas from Nigeria. According to the UK Home Office, the new centres will help complement existing UK Visa Application Centres in Abuja, Ikeja, and Victoria Island, which have been operational since November 2024. It noted that […]
EFCC Arrests VeryDarkMan Over Cyberstalking Petitions
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of popular social commentator, Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), citing multiple petitions against him, primarily related to allegations of cyberstalking. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale disclosed to the BBC News Pidgin yesterday that VeryDarkMan was taken into custody after several individuals submitted petitions […]
NIPOST to End Cash Payments by July 1, 2025
Nigerian Postal Service, NIPOST, has announced July 1, 2025, as the deadline to end cash transactions across all its offices nationwide. Announcing this in a statement yesterday, NIPOST’s director of corporate communications, Frank Alao, said the move is part of reforms aimed at transforming the organisation into a more transparent, efficient, and digitally driven institution. […]
DR Congo Moves to Prosecute Kabila for Alleged M23 Support
Democratic Republic of Congo has launched a bid to strip former President Joseph Kabila of immunity so he can face trial on charges of supporting the M23 insurgency in the country’s east. Justice Minister, Constant Mutamba, said Kabila who enjoys immunity from prosecution as a senator for life, should return to Congo to face justice […]
