A Nigerian financial expert and educator, Kalu Aja, has stirred conversation online after questioning President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to take his annual vacation abroad. Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Aja posed a simple but thought-provoking question: “Why can’t the President set an example and holiday in Nigeria?” His comment comes shortly after the Presidency announced that Tinubu had departed Abuja for a 10-day working vacation in Europe. According to a statement from his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President will spend his leave between France and the United Kingdom before returning to…
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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the death of four people following a tragic incident on the Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway, near Mabushi underbridge, Abuja. According to a statement released on Thursday by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Josephine Adeh, the fatal crash happened after three suspected hoodlums, popularly known as agberos, forcefully entered a moving vehicle. The vehicle involved was a grey Toyota Highlander (registration number ABJ 206 EC), driven by Emeka Ehekweme, who was traveling with his wife. The suspects reportedly attacked the couple near Berger Junction, Utako, and in the ensuing struggle for…
Tension is rising at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) as several students allege that the institution is deliberately tampering with their online portals to block access to their NELFUND loan refunds. According to multiple students who spoke to SaharaReporters, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) had already released the approved refunds to the university on behalf of successful applicants. However, instead of receiving the funds, students claim their refunds were siphoned off through what they describe as “fraudulent portal adjustments.” Alleged Manipulation of Student Portals One final-year Law student revealed how the manipulation works: “We were supposed to complete five…
Oyo Town, Oyo State — Residents of Oyo Town were thrown into panic in the early hours of Thursday after a fire broke out in a residential building at Olugbile House, Iyalamu area. The incident, which occurred around 5:00 am, reportedly destroyed household items and properties worth millions of naira. Fortunately, no life was lost in the outbreak. According to the Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Hon. Maroof Akinwande, the agency received a distress call and immediately deployed firefighters to the scene. On arrival, the team found two out of eight rooms in the ancient residential building engulfed…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles are gearing up for a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier this weekend, and one player eager to make his mark is Felix Agu, the versatile full-back from Bundesliga side Werder Bremen. Born in Germany to Nigerian parents, Agu initially represented Germany at the U-20 level before making the bold decision earlier this year to switch allegiance and play for Nigeria. His debut came in May at the Unity Cup Invitational Tournament in London, where he featured in the thrilling 5-4 final victory over Jamaica. Now at 25 years old, Agu is on the verge of his…
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq have sparked outrage, as sources claim he is building a luxury retirement home worth over ₦400 million in Ilorin while insecurity continues to displace thousands across the state. According to multiple insider reports, Governor AbdulRazaq recently purchased a property from Chief Olusola Adekanola, a well-known chartered accountant, on AbdulRazaq Road—one of the most politically significant areas in Ilorin. The property, situated behind a banquet hall and opposite the home of the governor’s brother, was demolished to make way for the governor’s new private residence. A Political Power Zone AbdulRazaq Road has long been home to Kwara’s political elite,…
Enyimba’s technical adviser, Stanley Eguma, has emphasized the need for his side to sharpen their finishing ability as the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) season progresses. The Aba-based club, popularly known as the People’s Elephant, has managed to score just one goal in their opening two league fixtures. In their most recent game against Niger Tornadoes in Aba, Enyimba created multiple scoring chances but failed to capitalize, leaving fans frustrated. Eguma admitted that while the team’s overall performance was solid, their inability to convert opportunities into goals is a major concern. “We created so many scoring opportunities but didn’t take…
The North East region is once again in the spotlight as its governors push for major infrastructure and economic reforms. On Wednesday, Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, alongside his colleagues, met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to table pressing developmental needs. Focus of the Meeting The central issues on the agenda were: Completion of 17 major road projects linking the North East to other parts of Nigeria. Resumption of oil exploration in the Kolmani oil fields and Lake Chad frontier wells. These projects, according to the governors, hold the key to unlocking trade,…
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly refuted claims made by former Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa that he delivered one million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election. In a statement released in Gusau on Wednesday, the state party chairman, Alhaji Tukur Umar Danfulani, described Marafa’s remarks as “empty boasting” and disconnected from political reality. “Marafa Has No Political Weight” – APC Chairman Danfulani stressed that Marafa had no significant electoral influence, noting that Tinubu’s votes in Zamfara came from the party’s structures, grassroots members, and respected leaders, not from the efforts…
Former Chelsea and Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard has made a bold claim about his dribbling ability, naming Lionel Messi as the only player he considers superior to him in that skill. In a recent video shared by the UEFA Champions League account on X, Hazard was asked to stay silent until he heard the name of a footballer he believed was a better dribbler than himself. The list began with Desire Doué (PSG), Rafael Leão (AC Milan), Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG), and Raphinha (Barcelona). Hazard showed no reaction, confidently staying silent. The Belgian only shifted his facial expression when names…