Month: March 2025

Gaza protesters vandalise Trump’s Scotland golf resort

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US President Donald Trump’s prized Turnberry golf resort in Scotland has been vandalised by protesters who sprayed “GAZA IS NOT 4 SALE” in huge white letters on the lawn. The activists also damaged greens and sprayed blood-red paint over the luxury resort’s clubhouse overnight on Saturday. The Palestine Action group said it was a “direct response to the US administration’s stated intent to ethnically cleanse Gaza”. Trump sparked outrage last month when he suggested the US “take over” Gaza and turn it into the “Riviera of the Middle East”, while…

Osimhen’s wage enormous for United

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Manchester United chiefs are unlikely to agree a deal with Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen over his wages which would be around £20m per season, as the club look to bring down their wage bill which stood at £365m last season, Osimhen has been linked with a move to Old Trafford ahead of the summer transfer window as he is expected to depart Napoli for good after the 2024/25 season. Currently on loan at Galatasaray after falling out with the Italian club’s hierarchy, the Nigerian international attracted persistent interest last summer, with…

Ex-presidential spokesperson, Doyin Okupe, dies at 72

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The former Presidential spokesperson to former Presidents, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, Dr Doyin Okupe, is dead. Okupe, from Iperu-Remo, Ikenne Local Government area of Ogun State, who was said to have been sick for some time, died in the early hours of Friday in Lagos at the age of 72. The Chairman of Ikenne Local Government, Jamiu Ashimi, confirmed the demise of the medical doctor turned politician to our Correspondent on Friday. Ashimi said, “I just confirmed the tragic news of the passing of Dr Doyin Okupe. May his…

Focus on rail network to connect capitals, Soludo tells S’East commission

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The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo has urged the South East Development Commission to concentrate on one agenda or project at a time to achieve meaningful impact. Soludo made the call when he received the newly appointed members of SEDC, led by the Chief Executive Officer, Dr Emeka Nworgu, at the governor’s lodge in Awka on Friday. He urged the commission to focus on its initiatives in the next five years, emphasising the importance of effective delivery mechanisms to provide value to the people. “We should not waste this…

JUST IN: Natasha files sexual harassment petition against Akpabio at plenary

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The senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, formally submitted a petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday, accusing him of sexual harassment. Speaking under Order 40 of the Senate Rules, Akpoti-Uduaghan stated that she had previously made the allegations against Akpabio during an interview on Arise TV and had now decided to present them officially before the Senate. Following her remarks, Akpabio directed her to proceed with the submission, which she did.

NUC Grants Approval for Medicine, Law, and More at Hensard University

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The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted Hensard University in Bayelsa State approval to offer 16 undergraduate courses. As the first private tertiary institution in the oil-rich Bayelsa State, Hensard University aims to achieve excellence in academics, research, and entrepreneurship. The university is committed to character formation, discipline, and service, adhering to global best practices across various disciplines. Some of the courses approved include Medicine and Surgery, Nursing Science, Mechanical Engineering , Mechatronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Anatomy, Marine Engineering and Physiology, and…

Lawmakers adamant as Obasa pushes for clerk’s reinstatement

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The reinstated Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, on Tuesday, held a meeting with his fellow lawmakers. The meeting held at the Assembly complex  in Alausa, Ikeja was aimed at reconciling with his aggrieved colleagues following the leadership crisis which came to an end on Monday when the lawmakers reelected Obasa as Speaker. The event followed the resignation of Mojisola Meranda as Speaker at Monday plenary after which she was also re-elected as Deputy Speaker, a position she held before she was made Speaker on January…

Presidency Standardizes Ministers’ Citizen Engagement

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Comply With ₦70,000 New Minimum Wage – FG Tells State Governors

The Presidency has introduced new guidelines for quarterly Stakeholder and Citizens’ Engagement Meetings, reinforcing the government’s dedication to transparency and public participation. The Central Delivery Coordination Unit (CDCU) under the President’s Policy and Coordination office issued these directives, mandating stricter requirements for ministries. These meetings, a direct order from President Tinubu, are designed to bridge the gap between the government and citizens, promoting inclusivity and understanding of government initiatives. Each ministry is now required to hold at least one quarterly meeting, led by the minister, permanent secretary, and senior officials,…

U-20 AFCON: F’Eagles to resume camping March 10

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The Flying Eagles are set to resume training in Abuja on Monday, March 10th, to prepare for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. The team, fresh from a two-match tour in Ivory Coast, where they had mixed results—a 2-0 win followed by a 2-0 loss—received a nine-day break upon their return from Abidjan. Captain Daniel Bameyi and Divine Oliseh scored in their victory. The friendly matches against Ivory Coast were arranged after planned games against Egypt were cancelled. This cancellation stemmed from both Nigeria and Egypt…

New Censorship Law Targets Films and Events in Kano

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The Kano State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the Kano State Censorship Board Amendment Bill 2025, granting the board broader regulatory powers over entertainment and media content in the state. The passage followed the consideration of the Committee of the Whole House and the third reading by the Clerk, Bashir Diso, during Monday’s plenary presided over by the Speaker, Ismail Falgore. Briefing journalists after the plenary, the lawmaker representing Dala Constituency, Lawan Husseini, explained that the amendment empowers the board to oversee the registration of event centres and enforce…