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The presidency says Wale Edun, the immediate former minister of finance, and Musa Dangiwa, former minister of housing, resigned from their positions as members of the federal executive council (FEC). In a statement on Wednesday, Bayo Onanuga, presidential spokesperson, said Edun resigned due to recent ill health, while Dangiwa also resigned and thanked President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity given him to serve in the cabinet. Onanuga said Edun, who turned 70 on Monday, submitted his resignation letter and thanked the president for the opportunity to serve Nigeria. He said before George Akume, secretary to the government of the federation…

A fellow of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Prof Udenta Udenta, says former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai should not be kept in perpetuity in detention because of investigation. Udenta stated this on Wednesday while responding to questions in an interview on ‘Prime Time’, a programme on Arise Television. He said they must let El-Rufai be, stressing that the former governor has to be presumed innocent, and they can carry out investigations without him being in custody. The professor also suggested that they can take El-Rufai’s passport and limit his movements. “You cannot keep a man in…

Chelsea have taken the decision to part ways with manager Liam Rosenior. The decision was taken on Wednesday evening, a day after the Blues lost 3-0 to Brighton in the Premier League. The result saw Chelsea drop into seventh place, as their hopes of Champions League qualification took a huge dent. It was also the team’s fifth consecutive loss under Rosenior in the league. Rosenior left Strasbourg to replace Enzo Maresca in January. Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, wrote on X: “Chelsea have decided to SACK Liam Rosenior with immediate effect. “It’s OVER after 4 months, and 5 consecutive defeats…

The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge against six individuals, including former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, over alleged involvement in a coup plot against Nigeria. The charges, which border on treason, terrorism and money laundering, were filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/206/2026, was filed on Tuesday by the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo. According to the charge, Sylva is currently at large. Other defendants named in the charge include Major General Mohammed Ibrahim Gana (retd), Captain (NN) Erasmus Ochegobia Victor (retd), Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, Zekeri Umoru, Bukar Kashim Goni, and…

Celebrity Nigerian entrepreneur, Blord, has reacted following his release from Kuje prison CN reports that Blord left the correctional centre on Monday evening after perfecting his bail conditions. However, speaking with the press after his release, Blord, in a now-trending video on social media, appreciated Sowore and everyone who contributed to his release. While acknowledging the public for fighting for him with their resources, Blord said, “God will always stand for you all.” Announcing his freedom, he said, “I’m out, I’m good, and I’m going home. I want to say thank you to Sowore’s team. I want to say thank you…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cautioned Nigerians against falling prey to fraudulent messages and emails purportedly from the bank. Nigeria travel guide The CBN in a statement issued by Hakama Ali, its acting Director, Corporate Communications said said these messages are intended to misinform members of the public. According to Ali, the fraudulent messages always prompt recipients to click links and peddle false information about the CBN’s leadership, licensing, and policy issues. She also said that these messages target personal accounts of recipients by hacking into their systems. Further urging the public to only trust the apex bank’s…

The Rivers State Government has directed orphanage operators and childcare providers to register and comply with laws protecting children’s rights across the state. The directive was issued by Lauretta Dimpka, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, during a stakeholders’ meeting in Port Harcourt. The move follows public outrage over plans by Chibuzor Chinyere of Omega Power Ministries to arrange a marriage for his 21-year-old autistic adopted daughter, with incentives offered to suitors. Dimpka said the government intervened after the issue went viral, noting that although the intention may have been good, it violated existing laws. “As…

Chioma Adeleke, the wife of popular Afrobeat singer, Davido, has threatened legal action against members of Sophia Momodu lovers’ group. She made the legal threat on Tuesday after chats from Sophia lovers, and TSM Lovers Whatsapp groups surfaced on social media. Sharing screenshots from the group chats, Chioma’s manager, Ubi Franklin in a series of posts on X, tagged the development as a coordinated online attack targeting Chioma and Davido’s marriage. While claiming that multiple groups are organised just to bully and harass Chioma, Ubi threatened every member of the group that “one after the other, you will explain to…

Senator Ted Cruz has accused officials of the Nigerian government of facilitating violence against Christians in the country. The lawmaker, who spoke on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday, lamented that despite the government’s promises to tackle the security crisis, more Christians are being killed. He said while some states are still practicing sharia law, the Federal Government has decided to “look the other way” as terrorists continue to launch mayhem on unsuspecting citizens. He said, “more Christians are killed for their faith in Nigeria than anywhere else in the world. “Since 2009, the Islamic jihadists have murdered more…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has countered ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar who criticised his leadership of the country. Atiku, who is seeking the presidency under the African Democratic Congress, had recently described Jonathan as inexperienced, saying his tenure was marked by notable missteps. “I know Goodluck Jonathan very well. He is a decent young man, but also inexperienced, and I believe that contributed to his inability to manage the affairs of the country, particularly when he was faced with challenges,” he said on Arise TV. Reacting at the 2025 Association of Retired Career Ambassadors of Nigeria awards ceremony in Abuja on…