Author: Akintayo Adams

Nigeria’s House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has proposed the creation of 31 new states across the country. This was disclosed by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu during a plenary session on Thursday, February 6, 2025. The proposals span all six geopolitical zones: North Central, North East, North West, South East, South South, and South West. The proposed states are as follows: North Central: North East: North West: South East: South South: South West: These proposals are part of the ongoing constitutional review process, and they must meet specific conditions outlined in Section 8 of the…

Former Nigeria defender Taiwo Taiwo has been inducted into Ligue 1 club Olympique Marseille’s Hall of Fame. The former European champions confirmed Taiwo’s induction on their X handle. “Taye Taiwo is in the house tonight as the former Olympien and Super Eagle is inducted into the #OMLegends club,” the club stated. Taiwo joined Marseille from the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) club in January 2005. The 39-year-old made 271 appearances for Les Phocéens, with 25 goals and 23 assists to his name. The left-back helped Marseille win the Ligue 1 title, French League Cup, and French Super Cup during his…

Popular Nollywood actress, Olayinka Solomon, recently shared her personal experience with postpartum struggles, revealing her battle with memory loss and other challenges. In a heartfelt post on her Instagram page, Solomon engaged with fellow mothers, asking them about the changes they experienced after childbirth. Solomon wrote, “Postpartum mom. What changed after childbirth? Mine, I get angry over little things and memory loss. We can gist now, next minute, I don’t remember. I don’t get full. I can eat now, and the next minute I’m hungry.” The actress, who welcomed her fourth child with her US-based husband on January 9, 2025,…

President (Asíwájú) Bọ́lá Ahmed Tinúbú–GCFR has formally requested the National Assembly to increase the 2025 budget from ₦49.7 trillion to ₦54.2 trillion. This proposed increase is attributed to additional revenue generated by key government agencies, including the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), and other government-owned enterprises. In a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu highlighted that the FIRS contributed ₦1.4 trillion, the NCS generated ₦1.2 trillion, and other government-owned entities raised an additional ₦1.8 trillion. These earnings have provided the government with the financial capacity to adjust the budget upward. The request has been…

The Federal Executive Council (FEC), chaired by President Bola Tinubu, has approved a budgetary estimate of N12 billion to upgrade diagnostic facilities in selected tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The decision was announced by the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, following the FEC meeting held in Abuja. The funds will be used to procure major diagnostic equipment, including three MRI machines and two CT scanners, as well as ancillary equipment and infrastructure. The selected institutions set to benefit from this project are: The initiative aims to improve healthcare access and enhance medical education in these institutions. Minister Pate…

Nigerian music star Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has opened up about his relationships with his colleagues. He revealed that Rema is one of his closest friends in the music industry. Odumodublvck also shared that before meeting Burna Boy in person, he once dreamed that he ate pounded yam with him. The rapper featured in a recent episode of the Afrobeats Podcast, hosted by Adesope. “Rema is my friend. Seyi Tinubu is also my friend. Regardless of his father being the president and people throwing stones at him, he’s my friend. When he invited me to his home for…

Popular Nigerian actor and activist Yomi Fabiyi has made a profound statement, asserting that a child’s first enemy is an unhealed parent. He shared this message in a now-viral post on his Instagram page, addressing parents who have yet to heal from their past traumas. Fabiyi explained that many parents unknowingly become their children’s enemies when they engage in lies and blackmail for their selfish interests. He warned children to be aware of some of these actions, highlighting the detrimental impact unhealed parents can have on their offspring. In his message, he wrote, “Children beware. A child’s first enemy is…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed a bill establishing the North-Central Development Commission (NCDC) into law. The announcement was made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during a session in the Senate chamber. “Let me also inform my colleagues that Mr President has also assented to the North-Central Development Commission establishment bill 2024, to bring development to the grassroots,’ he said. Akpabio expressed optimism that the establishment of NCDC would bring development to the grassroots. He congratulated the people of the North-Central region of Nigeria and wished them more development and peace as the nation continues its task of nation-building. Get…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss the fragile Gaza ceasefire and other regional issues. This meeting comes as indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas on the second phase of the ceasefire agreement are ongoing. Trump has expressed uncertainty about the ceasefire’s longevity, stating there are “no guarantees” that peace will hold. The two leaders will also discuss efforts to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia, as well as concerns about Iran’s nuclear program. Netanyahu’s visit marks the first time a foreign leader has visited the White House since Trump’s…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has decided to suspend its planned nationwide protest against the recent 50% increase in telecom tariffs. This decision came after a meeting between labour leaders and government officials on Monday. The Federal Government has agreed to set up a joint committee, comprising five representatives from both sides, to review the tariff structure and submit its findings within two weeks. NLC President Joe Ajaero emphasized that the union’s next steps, including potential protests or boycotts, will depend on the committee’s outcome. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.