US rapper Kanye West has postponed his scheduled concert in Marseille, France, following reports that authorities were considering blocking the event. In a post shared on X late Tuesday, the 48-year-old artist—also known as Ye—announced the decision, stating: “After much thought and consideration, it is my sole decision to postpone my show in Marseille, France…
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf’s planned defection to APC stalls as party resists his demand for an automatic 2027 ticket.
Ola Olukoyede, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has expressed concern that a large proportion of Nigerian university students are involved in cybercrime. Speaking on Tuesday at the 8th biennial conference of the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities in Nigeria held in Kano, Olukoyede revealed that recent findings suggest that about…
Femi Kuti says Fela’s Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recognises his fearless fight against dictatorship and injustice.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has responded to criticism from ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his time in office, stating that although he made mistakes, his decisions were always guided by Nigeria’s best interests. Atiku, who is currently seeking the presidency under the African Democratic Congress, had described Jonathan as inexperienced during a recent interview on…
Abuja — President Bola Tinubu has directed state governments to begin sharing the cost of electricity subsidy with the Federal Government, marking a major fiscal shift in the management of Nigeria’s power sector. Funding for the subsidy will now be drawn from the Power Assistance Consumers Fund (PCAF), a government-backed pool designed to support low-income…
The Federal Government has decided that state governments must now help pay for electricity subsidies in Nigeria. Electricity subsidy means the government pays part of the electricity bill so people don’t pay too much money for power. President Bola Tinubu said the Federal Government cannot keep paying this money alone. He wants states to help…
Rivers Assembly insists on Governor Fubara impeachment, citing constitutional duty, executive interference, and threats to democracy in Rivers State.
ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Team Nigeria following a dominant outing at the 2026 African Wrestling Championships, where the country clinched a record 15th continental title in the women’s category.Describing the achievement as a reflection of consistency, discipline, and national pride, the President said Nigeria’s wrestlers have once again proven their dominance on…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said unwavering loyalty in Nigerian politics often comes at a personal cost, revealing that his commitment to loyalism once forced him into exile and exposed him to assassination attempts. Speaking at the launch of The Loyalist, Atiku reflected on the complexities of political loyalty, while African Democratic Congress (ADC)…
