Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo made a bold statement on Sunday, January 26, asserting that anyone who dismisses the significance of Ifa Orunmila “must be a bloody fool.” The former President expressed his views during an event in Abeokuta, Ogun State, while hosting renowned female talking drummer, Olamuyiwa Aralola, popularly known as Ara, to celebrate …
Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo Speaks On Ending Sit At Home, Others In Enugu
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Enugu State chapter, says the Governor Peter Mbah-led administration has brought to an end the reign of “unknown gunmen”, as well as the regular Monday sit-at-home. Governor Mbah had in his first executive orders upon assumption office, declared that the regular sit-at-home observed on Mondays would no longer be …
Chinese Consulate Speaks On Partnering With Nigeria To Build A High-Level China-Nigeria Community
China’s Consul-General in Lagos, Yan Yuqing says her country’s gross domestic product grew by 5 per cent in 2024, driving both qualitative economic development and reasonable quantitative growth. Ms Yuqing made this known at the 2025 Chinese New Year reception and “One World One Spring Huaxing Shines” Spring Festival gala on Saturday night in Lagos. …
SERAP Sues FG, NCC Over Telecom Tariff Increase
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has filed a lawsuit against the administration of President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian Communications Commission over what it described as the “arbitrary, unconstitutional, unlawful, unfair, and unreasonable” 50% increase in telecom tariffs. The NCC recently approved the tariff hike, which raised the cost of a one-minute call from …
Boko Haram: Nigerian Army Commander, Others Killed In Borno Military Base Fresh Attack
Over 20 Nigerian Army personnel have been killed by Boko Haram terrorists with many still missing, following an attack on a military base in Borno State. According to Sahara Reporters, for several hours on Friday, January 24, 2025, the terrorists attacked the 149 Battalion in Malam-Fatori, the headquarters of Abadam Local Government Area of Borno …
Teenage girls arrested for posting video of themselves dancing on Iranian war memorial
Two young women have been arrested for posting a video of themselves dancing on an Iranian war memorial. The viral Instagram post features the two girls, who appear to be teenagers, purportedly dancing at the Monument to the Unknown Martyrs of the Sacred Defence war memorial in Tehran. The monument was built by Italian architect …
Scores dead, others injured as petrol tanker explodes in Enugu
Scores were reportedly killed while other was injured in the inferno that destroyed several vehicles at Ugwu Onyeama Federal Highway on Saturday in Enugu State. An eyewitness, a tanker driver, stated that the accident claimed many lives. He said some of the injured were taken to nearby hospitals. “Yes, there was a big tragedy this …
Former AFL Star and MND Advocate Honoured as 2025 Australian of the Year
Neale Daniher AO, former AFL player and co-founder of the FightMND charity, has been named the Australian of the Year for 2025. According to 9 NEWS, Daniher, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2013, defied medical expectations by dedicating over a decade to raising awareness and funds for the fight against this …
“Diddy Accuses Feds of Spying in Jail Amid Explosive New Allegations”
Attorneys for embattled rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs allege that federal investigators disguised themselves as prison guards to search his jail cell in an effort to gather new evidence against him. The allegations surfaced in a legal filing, which claims the search—directed by officials from the Southern District of New York—was illegal and included the …
US issues pause on foreign aid, leaked memo says
The US State Department has issued a halt to all existing foreign assistance and paused new aid, according to an internal memo sent to officials and US embassies abroad. The leaked notice follows President Trump’s executive order issued on Monday for a 90-day pause in foreign development assistance pending a review of efficiencies and consistency …