NNPC Calls on Investors to Unlock Nigeria’s Gas Potentia
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Chairman of NNPC Ltd, Engineer Ahmadu Kida, has urged local and international investors to join Nigeria in unlocking the nation’s vast gas potential, describing natural gas as a key driver for industrial and economic transformation. Engineer Kida made the call during the official unveiling of the NNPC Gas Master Plan 2026 […]
Trump Threatens Lawsuit Against Trevor Noah Over Grammy Joke
By Toyeebat Aremu President Donald Trump has threatened legal action against comedian Trevor Noah following a joke at the 68th Grammy Awards. After congratulating Billie Eilish on her Song of the Year win for Wildflower, Noah referenced Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He quipped: “Wow. That’s a Grammy that every artist wants—almost as […]
Labour Unions to Protest at FCDA in Support of Fct Workers
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have announced plans to stage a peaceful solidarity protest march to the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) on Tuesday, February 3, in support of members of the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC). The planned rally, according to the two […]
Suspects in Yelwata Killings to Be Arraigned Monday — AGF
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice has confirmed that suspects arrested in connection with the killings in Yelwata, Benue State, will be arraigned on Monday, February 2, before Justice Joyce Abdul-Malik of the Federal High Court, Abuja. In a statement on Sunday, Kamarudeen Ogundele, […]
Tyla Emerges Winner Over Nigerian Nominees at 2026 Grammys
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul South African singer, Tyla Laura Seethal, has won the Best African Music Performance award at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, further cementing her growing global profile. She clinched the prize with her hit song Push 2 Start, beating nominations from Nigeria’s Burna Boy, Davido and Ayra Starr, as well as Eddy Kenzo […]
Afrobeats singer Omah Lay Thought Davido Disliked Him
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Afrobeats singer Omah Lay has opened up about a past misunderstanding with fellow Nigerian superstar Davido, revealing that he once believed the award-winning artist disliked him an assumption that ultimately paved the way for their Grammy-nominated collaboration, With You. The singer made the disclosure during a GRAMMY red carpet interview, shedding light […]
Trump Nominates Former Fed Governor Warsh as Next Central Bank Chief
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul US President Donald Trump has announced that he will nominate Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor, to lead the US central bank. The move follows months of speculation over who would succeed current Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whose term ends in May. Trump has repeatedly criticised Powell for failing to […]
Actors Guild Appoints Tega Dominic Adviser on Sexual Harassment
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has created a new advisory role to address sexual harassment in the film industry and appointed actress and reality TV star, Tega Dominic, to the position. Dominic, a former Big Brother Naija housemate, was named Special Adviser on Sexual Harassment to the AGN national president-elect. She […]
2027: North Will Back Tinubu’s Re-election, Says Ganduje
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, says Northern Nigeria will give strong backing to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. This is as Ganduje dismissed claims that the North would not support Tinubu, describing such views as misguided. He said the region is prepared to […]
PenCom, PFAs Launch Online RSA Data Recapture
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom), in collaboration with Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs), will on 1 February 2026 launch a self-service online data recapture platform for Retirement Savings Account (RSA) holders. The platform, known as the Data Recapture Self-Service Platform (PENCAP), enables contributors to remotely update their personal records without visiting their PFAs. […]