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FCTA Releases Hotline Numbers for Reporting Uncleared Refuse in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced four telephone numbers for residents to report cases of uncleared refuse across Abuja, as part of efforts to address the city’s waste management challenges. The disclosure was made in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka. He said the initiative is aimed at ensuring waste management contractors carry out their duties promptly…
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I Married Him Knowing He Slept With My Best Friend, Then I Dumped Him – Nigerian woman reveals
A Nigerian woman, Tracy McWary, has revealed that she went ahead and married her ex-husband even after discovering he was sleeping with her best friend. Tracy shared the story in a Facebook post on Monday, December 22, explaining that she later left the marriage just two months after the wedding as an act of revenge. According to her, the decision was deliberate and meant to prove that she was “sweeter, better, and more marriageable” than…
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‘Wike Just Left Law School When I Made My First $1Million At 29,’ Governor Makinde Takes Dig At FCT Minister
In a revealing media chat on Tuesday, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde offered a sharp perspective on his professional history and his deepening rift with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Makinde drew a stark contrast between their career paths, recalling his early financial success as a private businessman. “The exact first contract that Mobil gave to Makon (Seyi Makinde’s company), I was 29, it was $1 million. Within that one year,…
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Only abroad will take you from tenant to landlord – Nigerian Man Abroad Urges Youths to Leave Country
A Nigerian man who recently relocated to a Western country has triggered mixed reactions after publicly urging Nigerians to leave the country if they get the chance. In a video shared online, the man was seen speaking against a snow-filled backdrop while encouraging others to relocate. He claimed that moving abroad can transform lives, saying it can take someone “from tenant to landlord” and permanently change a family’s history. According to him, living abroad offers…
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Tinubu Confers MFR National Honour on William Troost-Ekong
President Bola Tinubu has awarded the national honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) to former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong. Troost-Ekong confirmed the honour on Tuesday after receiving his official certificate, which followed the announcement made the previous night. He expressed gratitude to the President, describing the recognition as a proud moment for himself and his family. “I am honoured and grateful to His Excellency… for conferring on me the…
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Govt that fails to protect its citizens has no business remaining in office – Kwankwaso
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has accused the Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu of lacking the political will to address Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. Kwankwaso made the remarks on Tuesday in Kano while unveiling 2,000 operatives of the Kano State Neighbourhood Security Network. He urged President Tinubu to “rise to the occasion and truly act as the Commander-in-Chief” in confronting…
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Bandits, abductors of schoolchildren now classified as terrorists – Nigerian Government
In a landmark policy shift, the Nigerian Government has announced a decisive strategy to confront the escalating security challenges facing the nation. During an End-Of-Year Press Conference held in Abuja on Monday, the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, unveiled a new national counter-terrorism doctrine established in 2025. This strategic framework is built upon four essential pillars: unified command, intelligence, community stability, and counterinsurgency, signaling a more coordinated and aggressive approach to…
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I Returned home after one month in Kaduna and Found used condom in the waste bin – Woman Explains Why She Left Her Marriage
A Nigerian woman, Nims Afemai, has shared why she walked away from her marriage as a second wife, revealing that she left after discovering a used condom in her home. In a Facebook post on Monday, Afemai recalled returning from a one-month trip to Kaduna only to find the condom in the waste bin. She said the discovery immediately ended the marriage. “I packed and left the next day,” she wrote, adding that the incident…
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AFCON: We Owe Nigerians an Apology After World Cup Failure – Osimhen
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has admitted that Nigeria’s national team owes Nigerians an apology for failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Osimhen described the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations as a critical opportunity for the team to make amends and restore national pride. He said the disappointment of missing the World Cup is still fresh among the players, who fully understand the pain felt by fans at home and abroad. “We…
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My pastor is Nigerian, and I have lots of Nigerian barbs – Nicki Minaj on why she spoke out on attacks against Christians in Nigeria
American rapper Nicki Minaj has explained why she chose to publicly address reports of violence against Christians in Nigeria, citing her personal ties to the country and deep concern over attacks on worshippers. Minaj spoke during a surprise appearance at AmericaFest, where she responded to questions from the audience about Nigeria. She said the country holds special meaning for her, noting that her pastor is Nigerian and that she has a large Nigerian fan base,…
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No Safe Haven for Terrorists in Nigeria’s Forests – FG vows
The Federal Government has declared that terrorists and criminal elements will no longer find refuge in Nigeria’s forests. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the statement on Monday during an end-of-year press briefing in Abuja while addressing the government’s efforts to tackle insecurity. He said the administration remains resolute in confronting criminal activities nationwide and ensuring there is no hiding place for those threatening national security. “In the area of security…
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Kogi Poly sacks lecturer over alleged sexual misconduct
Kogi State Polytechnic has announced the termination of an Administrative Officer II, Mukhtar Muhammed, following serious allegations of sexual misconduct involving a student. The institution also dismissed another staff member, Funmilayo Afolabi, an Assistant Chief Executive Officer, for a prolonged absence from duty. These decisive actions were finalized during the 72nd Regular Meeting of the Governing Council, presided over by the Chairman of the Council, Barrister Sani Shaibu, on Friday, December 19, 2025. According to…
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