Author: Akintayo Adams

President (Asíwájú) Bọ́lá Ahmed Tinúbú – GCFR has approved a ban on homosexuality, lesbianism, bestiality, and cross-dressing among personnel of the Nigerian Military, as these behaviors are considered contrary to the ethics of the armed forces. Military personnel have also been warned against body piercing, tattooing, disorderly behavior, and drunkenness on or off duty. This directive is detailed in Section 26 of the revised Harmonised Armed Forces Terms and Conditions of Service, signed by President Tinubu on December 16, 2024. The document specifies that officers must not engage in homosexuality, lesbianism, or bestiality, nor should they participate in activities of…

Ahead of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a significant change in the examination’s reading text. The board has replaced the previous text with “Lekki Headmaster,” a novel by Nigerian author Kabir Alabi Garba. The decision to change the reading text is part of JAMB’s ongoing efforts to introduce fresh and engaging materials that resonate with the experiences of Nigerian students while promoting national literature. “Lekki Headmaster” is a captivating narrative set in the urban landscape of Lekki, Lagos. The story follows the journey of a dedicated school headmaster who…

The wildfires in California have intensified, with the death toll rising to 16 as of January 11, 2025. The Palisades Fire, one of the largest blazes, has expanded into the Brentwood and Encino areas, prompting authorities to issue evacuation orders for over 153,000 residents. The fires have destroyed more than 12,000 structures and scorched approximately 37,000 acres. Governor Gavin Newsom has called for an investigation into the loss of water pressure to local fire hydrants and the reported unavailability of supplies from the Santa Ynez Reservoir. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has also reported that 13 people are still…

Two factory workers have died after falling inside a diesel reservoir in the Ikosi area of Lagos State. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. on January 11, 2025. Preliminary investigations revealed that one of the workers accidentally fell into the reservoir while conducting repair work. The second worker became trapped while attempting to rescue his colleague. Officials from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and the Lagos State Fire Service arrived at the scene and rescued the victims. Both workers were transported to the hospital by the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) after receiving first aid, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited Subomi and Wahab, the sons of billionaire businessman Razaq Okoya, for interrogation over alleged abuse of the naira. This follows a viral video showing the Okoya brothers spraying naira notes while a police officer held stacks of the currency. The video sparked outrage on social media. The EFCC has directed the duo to report to the head of the Special Operations team at the EFCC office on 15A Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, January 13, 2025, for questioning. The police officer seen in the video has already been identified and…

Nigeria’s national power grid experienced its first collapse of the year on January 11, 2025. The collapse occurred at 1:56 PM and has thrown many parts of the country into darkness. This incident follows a troubling pattern from 2024, when the grid suffered multiple failures, leading to widespread power outages. Experts attribute these failures to factors such as aging infrastructure, inadequate maintenance, and insufficient investment in the power sector. The Nigerian government has acknowledged these challenges and is working on initiatives to overhaul the national grid and improve electricity supply. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online…

Mujahid Asari Dokubo, a former agitator in the Niger Delta, has been recognized as a traditional ruler. Governor Siminalaye Fubara of Rivers State presented him with the staff of office and certificate of recognition, officially installing him as the Amanyanabo of Torusarama Piri in the Degema Local Government Area. The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) praised the coronation, describing it as a “divine and welcome development” for the Ijaws in Rivers State and beyond. They expressed confidence in Dokubo’s ability to use his experience to negotiate better deals for his people and the Niger Delta region. Governor Fubara urged Dokubo and…

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has been sentenced to an unconditional discharge in the hush money case. This decision, delivered by Justice Juan Merchan, means that Trump will face no penalty, including jail time or fines, despite being found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records last May. The case centered on allegations of hush-money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels to improve Trump’s chances of success in the 2016 presidential election. The sentencing had been delayed multiple times before the final hearing. During the proceedings, Justice Merchan stated, “This court has determined that the only…

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the ₦40 billion allocated to it in the 2025 budget, proposing instead a budget of ₦126 billion. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, made this request during a budget defense session before the joint committee of the National Assembly chaired by Senator Sarafadeen Alli (APC, Oyo South). Professor Yakubu emphasized that elections in Nigeria have become a significant burden requiring adequate funding. He stated, “Our proposal for the 2025 budget requires the provision of over ₦126 billion. We have detailed documentation outlining how we intend to allocate this amount.” He added that the…