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Bayelsa Government Spent N401 Million on Overseas Medical Trips, Only N5.5 Million on Teaching Hospital Infrastructurev
A review of Bayelsa State’s 2025 third-quarter budget performance document has revealed a stark disparity in the government’s health-related spending. Between January and September 2025, the state government spent N401 million on overseas medical expenses, while allocating only N5.5 million to capital projects at the state-owned Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital (NDUTH). This pattern reflects
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Lagos Shuts Down Shoprite Ikeja Over Tax Default
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has sealed the Shoprite outlet located inside the busy Ikeja City Mall over alleged non-compliance with tax obligations. A notice posted at the store’s entrance stated that the retailer violated Section 94 of the Personal Income Tax Act (PITA) 2011 (as amended) by failing to meet its statutory
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Glo Restores Data Services After Nationwide Outage, Apologises to Millions of Users
Globacom (Glo) has restored its data services after a nationwide outage on Tuesday that left millions of subscribers without internet access for several hours. The disruption, which began around 8:30 a.m. on December 9, 2025, affected connectivity across multiple states and sparked widespread frustration among users. In an official statement, Glo confirmed the incident and
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Nigeria Receives 50,000 Tonnes of U.S. Wheat Worth Over ₦21 Billion
Nigeria has received a shipment of 50,000 metric tonnes of U.S.-grown wheat valued at approximately $15 million (about ₦21.8 billion), marking another boost in the expanding agricultural trade relationship between both countries. The vessel arrived at Apapa Port, where U.S. Consul General Rick Swart and U.S. Agricultural Counselor Chris Bielecki were present to witness the
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Tinubu Should Have Sent His Son Seyi, Not the Air Force, to Benin Republic – Wole Soyinka
Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for deploying the Nigerian Air Force to Benin Republic in response to the failed coup attempt against President Patrice Talon. Speaking on Monday at the 20th Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) Awards in Lagos, the literary icon questioned the need for a
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“I Was Wrong” – 2Face Idibia Appeals to Fans, Family Amid Viral Marital Drama With Wife Natasha
Legendary Nigerian musician 2Face Idibia has publicly appealed to his fans and family for understanding and forgiveness following a wave of online conversations surrounding his marriage to his wife, lawmaker Natasha Osawaru. The appeal comes days after reports of alleged marital tension circulated widely on social media, triggering heated discussions, speculation, and debates across platforms.
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Regina Daniels Vows Never to Remarry
Actress Regina Daniels has revealed that she has no intention of getting married again, following the turbulent breakdown of her marriage to billionaire politician Ned Nwoko. She made this known while responding to a question from a follower who asked whether she would ever consider remarrying—and if so, whether the man would be closer to
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Reactions Trail Wizkid’s New “Pay Small Small” Plan for Upcoming Concert
Afrobeats superstar Wizkid has once again shifted the narrative—this time by introducing a groundbreaking payment option for fans ahead of his upcoming concert. The Ojuelegba hitmaker has become the first Nigerian artist to offer a “pay small small” ticket plan, allowing fans to purchase their concert tickets in installments rather than paying the full price
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UP Constable Alleges Dowry Torture by Husband and In-Laws, Registers FIR
In a disturbing case from Pilibhit district, a police constable has lodged a complaint against her husband and in-laws, alleging repeated torture, dowry demands, and life-threatening assaults. The case has brought attention to the continued prevalence of dowry-related harassment, even among law enforcement families, and has sparked discussions about the protection of women within domestic
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Advocate Who Hurled Shoe at Former CJI Attacked at Delhi’s Karkardooma Court
In a startling incident at Delhi’s Karkardooma Court on Tuesday morning, senior advocate Rakesh Kishore, who had previously hurled a shoe at former Chief Justice of India B R Gavai in the Supreme Court, was attacked by a group of men inside the court premises. The incident, which has sparked widespread discussion in legal and
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