U.S. shares reached record highs on Wall Street, and the dollar recorded its largest gain in eight years, following Donald Trump’s historic re-election to the White House. Bitcoin also surged to an all-time high, spurred by Trump’s election promise to prioritize the volatile cryptocurrency. However, investors are speculating that Trump’s plans to cut taxes and…
The Osun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended former Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, citing alleged anti-party activities. In a resolution sent to the APC National Secretariat and addressed to National Chairman Dr. Umar Ganduje, the Osun APC accused Aregbesola of fostering divisions within the party by creating a splinter…
The Osun State Park Management System (OSTMS) has reported that its State Chairman, Comrade Nurudeen Iyanda, was shot while in police custody late last night. According to a statement signed by OSTMS State Secretary, Alhaji Mukaila Popoola, Comrade Iyanda had been detained over a domestic-related issue before the incident occurred under unclear circumstances. “Our chairman…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the rearrest of crossdresser Bobrisky. The self-identified transgender was reportedly preparing to leave the country on Thursday night when airport officials escorted her off an airplane. Bobrisky then posted on Instagram, pleading for help and claiming that the EFCC detained her and caused her physical harm,…
Nigerians have taken to the internet to celebrate the remarkable achievements of beauty queens Chidimma Adetshina and Agbani Darego, who made history on the same date, 23 years apart. Chidimma Adetshina finished as the first runner-up in the 73rd edition of the Miss Universe competition, held on November 16, 2024. She came second to Miss…
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has disclosed that petrol will be sold at N1,030 per litre from the Port Harcourt refinery, confirming that the refinery is operational as announced by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). In a statement issued Thursday night, PETROAN spokesperson Joseph Obele noted that the…
The Coalition of Lagos Indigenous Youths has rejected the recent endorsement of Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, as the 2027 Lagos State governor. This endorsement came from the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CONYL), a group representing youth organizations across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. On Tuesday, CONYL issued a joint statement in Owerri,…
A Nigerian new mother, identified as @mivanni, has recounted an unsettling encounter with her delivery doctor during childbirth. She revealed that the doctor made an inappropriate remark while preparing to stitch her up after a vaginal tear, leaving her deeply upset. Outraged by the incident, she took to social media to call out such unprofessional…
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has clarified that the Department of State Services (DSS) is not responsible for searching passengers’ bags at airports. According to Naija News, Keyamo made this statement during an interview on Arise News’ This Morning program on Sunday. Using Lagos International Airport as an example, he explained that…
Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa has responded to curious fans questioning the identity of her baby’s father. During an Instagram Live session, the actress addressed the inquiries with sharp retorts, asking if the people making such inquiries had lost their husbands. Amusa encouraged critics to fabricate lies if they were desperate to feed their families, accusing…
