Reps propose creation of Etiti, Lagoon, Warri, Okun, 27 other new States

By Gift ChapiOdekina The House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee has proposed creating 31 additional states in addition to the country’s 36 existing states. The committee contained this in a letter to the House of Representatives, which was read during plenary by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, who presided over the plenary session in Abuja. […]

WHO meets as U.S. withdrawal deals blow to budget

The executive board meeting of the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday was set to take on an atmosphere of crisis as it grappled with the consequences of the looming withdrawal of the U.S. Since President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. to exit the WHO on his first day back in office, there has been […]

67th Grammys: Tems Wins Best African Music Performance Award

67th Grammys: Tems Wins Best African Music Performance Award Monday, February 3rd, 2025 Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer, Tems, has won the 67th Grammy Awards for Best African Music Performance. The awards took place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday. Tems clinched the award with her love song “Love Me Jeje”, […]

South Africa’s president, Ramaphosa, hits back at Trump over land confiscation claims

South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday hit back at his United States counterpart, Donald Trump over the latter’s threat to cut funding to the African nation after accusing it of “confiscating” land and “treating certain classes of people very badly.” Trump on Sunday announced he was cutting off all future funding to the country […]

Tinubu signs Federal Varsity of Environmental Tech, Ogoni, bill into law

Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Monday signed into law a bill establishing the Federal University of Environmental Technology, Ogoni, in Rivers State. The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Mr Daniel Bwala, who disclosed this in a tweet on his verified X handle, @DanielBwala, described the move as a testament […]

My daughter not responsible for US-based Nigerian doctor Ikenna Erinne’s death – Father-in-law

Late Ikenna Erinne A Nigerian businessman, Francis Van-Lare, has denied claims that his daughter, Suzette Chibuogu, was responsible for the tragic death of her ex-husband, Dr. Ikenna Erinne, a U.S.-based Nigerian cardiologist who reportedly took his own life. Dr. Erinne, a 36-year-old medical professional from Anambra State, reportedly committed suicide on Sunday, January 26. However, […]

Nigerian doctor allegedly commits suicide after losing licence, child support case

Late Ikenna Erinne   By Fatimah Quadri A 36-YEAR-OLD US-based Nigerian cardiologist, Ikenna Erinne, allegedly died by suicide after a court ruled in favour of his ex-wife in a child support case. The incident reportedly took place on Sunday, January 26. Erinne, an indigene of Anambra State, had been engaged in a lengthy divorce dispute […]

Illegal US-based Nigerians abandon work, staying indoors to avoid Trump’s deportation

Illegal US-based Nigerians abandon work, staying indoors to avoid Trump’s deportation   Amid growing concerns over U.S. immigration policies, many Nigerian illegal immigrants in the United States have revealed that they have drastically reduced their movements to avoid the threat of arrest and deportation. Since President Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President, they have […]

Singer Tems (Temilade Openiyi) cancels Rwanda show over M23 support

Singer Tems cancels Rwanda show over M23 support By Tunde Oso (with agency reports) Nigeria’s Grammy-winning singer Tems announced on Thursday she was cancelling an upcoming concert in Kigali over Rwanda’s support of the M23 armed group waging an offensive in eastern DR Congo. The announcement came amid international condemnation of Rwanda’s backing of the […]

Why I resigned my job at CNN — Jim Acosta

By Rowland Kpakete CNN anchor Jim Acosta, known for his contentious exchanges with former President Donald Trump during his tenure as the network’s White House correspondent, has chosen to leave CNN rather than accepting a reassignment to a late-night programme. Acosta announced his decision on Tuesday after his morning broadcast, urging viewers: “Don’t give in […]

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