The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed September 22 for the hearing of all applications in a suit filed by the Osun State Government against the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Accountant-General of the Federation over alleged plans to divert local government allocations. The case, which has heightened political tensions in Osun, revolves…
Veteran Nigerian musician, Bright Chimezie, has expressed concern over the lack of lyrical content in music nowadays. He noted that the present crops of musicians are making great music but lack lyrical content. Speaking in a recent episode of the CreativTea podcast, the veteran singer advised his younger colleagues to incorporate rich lyrics into their…
Chief Mrs Leila Euphemia Apinke Fowler, the distinguished Yeye Mofin of Lagos and founder of the acclaimed Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls, is dead. Her death was confirmed by Bashorun J.K. Randle, who disclosed to journalists that she died on Saturday morning at age 91. Born on March 23, 1933, in Lagos, Chief Fowler…
Veteran Nigerian comedian, Ali Baba, has been evicted from his Victoria Island property in Lagos state. He was evicted alongside his company, XQZMOI TV, after a writ of possession signed by the Federal High Court on August 15, 2025. The property was sold to Ali Baba for N220 million by the federal government in 2021,…
Veteran Nollywood actor Yemi Solade has opened up on decision to stay away from church services for more than 10 years, revealing that the move was driven by personal experiences that clashed with his career and peace of mind. Speaking on the Honest Bunch Podcast, the actor recalled that the turning point came in 2013…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Olayemi Cardoso, has hinted that lending rates may decline in the coming months as inflation continues to ease, raising hopes for improved access to credit and stronger investment flows. Cardoso gave the assurance during a fireside chat at the European Business Chamber (Eurocham Nigeria) C-Level Forum…
The Lagos State Government on Monday dismantled illegal street traders at the 2nd Rainbow Junction, inward Mile 2. The demolition is part of efforts to restore order on major roads. The State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who confirmed the development, shared a video of the operation on X. “Our enforcement…
Profit-taking activities persisted on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX as the equities market for the fourth consecutive week sustained losses with the major performance indicator, NGX All-Share Index, ASI declining Week on Week, WoW by 0.9%. The Index closed lower in three of the four trading sessions of the week under review. Similarly, another major performance…
The All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, on Monday, staged a peaceful protest in Ibadan, the state capital, over alleged intimidation of its members by the state House of Assembly and the N300bn loan request by the state government. The party also slammed the Peoples Democratic Party-led administration in the state for how its managing…
The Lagos State Government presented retirement bond certificates worth ₦1.52 billion to 798 public service retirees, underscoring its dedication to supporting workers post-retirement. The bond certificate ceremony on Monday marked the 110th batch of beneficiaries under the state’s Contributory Pension Scheme. The disbursement is part of a broader, long-term commitment to ensuring the financial security…
