Broadcasters demand apology from Wike over comment on journalist, threatens boycott
The Independent Broadcast Association of Nigeria (IBAN) has called on Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, to publicly apologise to Seun Okinbaloye following a controversial remark made during…
Wike’s aide clarifies ‘shoot’ remark on TV anchor, says it was figurative
A Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lere Olayinka, has clarified remarks made by the Minister, Nyesom Wike,…
Tinubu promises review of tariffs on media materials
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to look into tariffs on newspaper and broadcasting materials in a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s media industry and enable it to perform its constitutional role…
Disu removes Hundeyin as force PRO amid Police shake-up
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has removed its Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, barely six months after his appointment. The decision, approved on Thursday, March 5, 2026, is…
‘It’s fake news’: Presidency dismisses viral claim of plot to poison Tinubu
The Presidency has refuted a viral video alleging that a chef at the Presidential Villa was arrested over a purported plan to poison President Bola Tinubu. The video, widely circulated…
Police arrest UK blogger Maureen Badejo in Lagos after complaints by Olukoya, Suleman
UK-Based Blogger Maureen Badejo Arrested in Lagos Following Petitions by Olukoya, Suleman Maureen Badejo, a Nigerian blogger based in the United Kingdom, has been arrested in Lagos by the Nigeria…
Outrage as Trump shares video depicting Obamas as monkeys
US President Donald Trump has sparked widespread outrage after posting a video on social media that depicts former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as monkeys. Trump…
A song cut short: 25-year-old singer Nanyah dies after snakebite on her bed in Abuja
Ifunanya Nwangene, a 25-year-old Abuja-based singer popularly known as Nanyah, has tragically passed away after suffering a snakebite at her residence in the early hours of the morning. Nanyah, a…
Türkiye shrugs off Tinubu’s stumble, calls Nigerian media reaction ‘silly’
The controversy that trailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s brief stumble during his official visit to Türkiye has been described as “silly” and “mischievous” by Turkish officials, according to the Chairman…
Ex-Army Chief Yahaya moves to sue General over sponsorship of terrorism claims
Former Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has commenced legal action to clear his name following allegations linking him to terrorism financing. In a statement issued on Wednesday…