Senate Passes Bill Requiring Social Media Offices in Nigeria
A bill seeking to amend the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, to mandate social media platforms to establish physical offices within the country, has passed second reading in the Senate. Leading a debate on the bill yesterday, its sponsor, Senator Ned Nwoko, argued that the bill is not an attack on social media platforms but […]
Tinubu Suspends Rivers Govt, Appoints Administrator
The political crisis in Rivers State has forced President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the State with effect from March 18th, 2025. President Tinubu who announced this in a nationwide broadcast yesterday evening, attributed the declaration to persistent political unrest that has disrupted governance and security in Rivers state, security concerns, […]
Rwanda Cuts Diplomatic Ties with Belgium
Rwanda has severed its diplomatic relations with Belgium effective immediately, citing Brussels’ “pitiful attempts to sustain its neo colonial delusions. Announcing this in a statement, Rwanda foreign ministry said its decision was taken after careful consideration of several factors, and gave Belgian diplomats 48 hours to leave the East African country. Reacting, Belgium Deputy Prime […]
Jandor Defects to APC After Leaving PDP
Former Lagos State PDP Governorship candidate in 2023 general election, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly called Jandor, has officially returned to the All Progressives Congress. At a press conference yesterday in Lagos, Jandor said he needed a party that has the capacity to win an election and deliver the heart desires of the people, whether his name is […]
Trump Mulls Travel Bans for 43 Countries
US President Donald Trump’s administration is thinking of a new travel ban that would affect citizens from 43 countries, divided into three categories of travel restrictions: the Red, Orange, and Yellow list. The red category of countries whose citizens could be completely barred from entering the United States includes Afghanistan, Bhutan, Cuba, Iran, Libya, North […]
Court Orders Arrest of VeryDarkMan
A Wuse Zone 6 Chief Magistrate Court in Abuja has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of controversial blogger Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, over alleged criminal defamation of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. The warrant, issued by Magistrate Emmanuel Iyanna on March 13, 2025, follows VeryDarkMan’s failure to appear in court after […]
Benita Okojie Drops Uplifting New Single “Joy”
Gospel artist Benita Okojie has released a new single titled “Joy”, a heartfelt anthem centered on faith, peace, and the unwavering presence of God’s joy. With the recurring line “Eghoghon Re Vade” (He is bringing joy), Benita encourages listeners to trust in Jesus through every season of life. The song is a reminder that, even […]
Court Rejects Bid to Legalize Prostitution in Nigeria
The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected a lawsuit seeking to legalize prostitution in Nigeria. The suit, filed by a rights group on behalf of sex workers, asked the court to stop the FCT Minister and agencies from arresting or prosecuting them. Justice James Omotosho dismissed the case, calling prostitution immoral and alien to […]
Reps Halt CBN ATM Fee Hike, Order Porn Site Ban
The House of Representatives has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to immediately suspend the increased ATM transaction charges and the removal of free ATM withdrawals for customers using other banks’ ATMs. Adopting a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Marcus Onobun, the green chamber called for the pause of the new CBN ATM policy […]
UK-Nigeria Launch Creative Industries Working Group Under Trade Partnership
UK and Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP) Launches Creative Industries Technical Working Group London, UK, 11th March 2025  In a major stride toward fostering innovation and collaboration, the UK and Nigeria have officially launched the Creative Industries Technical Working Group, marking a pivotal development in the UK-Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP). This partnership […]
