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The Federal Government has announced a ban on Naira notes being used for decorative purposes ahead of the 2026 Valentine’s Day on February 14. The directive targets practices such as creating money bouquets, cash towers, and cakes adorned with banknotes. Authorities said such displays violate Nigeria’s currency laws and will no longer be permitted. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) …

Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has criticised former Edo State governor and serving Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, following the circulation of a video showing him aboard a private jet rubbing the leg of an unidentified woman. Adeyanju’s criticism followed a SaharaReporters’ report that highlighted the luxurious lifestyle of the former Labour leader, who currently represents Edo North Senatorial District in the …

The Inspector General of Police has re-arraigned Nollywood actress Angela Okorie before the Federal High Court, Abuja, on a 7-count amended charge of cyberstalking. During the court proceedings, Ms Okorie pleaded not guilty to the charges. The prosecution prayed the court for a short adjournment to enable them to open their case. Counsel to the defendant did not oppose the …

Nollywood filmmaker and actor Stanley Amandi was arrested alongside military officers accused of planning a violent overthrow of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, PREMIUM TIMES can report. Mr Amandi, a director and former chairperson of the Enugu State Chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, was arrested in September 2025. This is the first time the actor’s alleged role in the …

Actress Angela Okorie was arrested at her Lagos residence by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force Cybercrime Centre. She was reportedly held overnight at Yaba Panti after there was no immediate flight available to Abuja at the time of her arrest. Angela Okorie was flown to Abuja early this morning, where she is expected to face court proceedings connected to …

Senegal on Sunday clinched the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title after a tense 1–0 extra-time victory over host nation Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. The final was marked by controversy late in regulation time after the Democratic Republic of Congo referee, Jean Jacques Ndala Ngambo, awarded Morocco a penalty in the eighth minute of added time …

United States lawmakers on Tuesday criticised the Nigerian government for failing to curb escalating violence and widespread killings across the country. The remarks were made during a joint briefing of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, convened to examine allegations of systematic attacks on Christians and other vulnerable groups in Nigeria. Speaking at the session, members of Congress referenced President Donald …

Nigerian music icon, Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has reportedly welcomed a baby girl with Natasha, a lawmaker in the Edo State House of Assembly. In the brief announcement, Natasha expressed gratitude with the caption: “It’s a Girl” followed by prayer emojis. According to an informed source, the child was delivered in an Abuja hospital on Thursday night. …

Nigeria kept their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup alive on Thursday after securing a 4–1 extra-time victory over Gabon in Rabat to advance to the final of the African play-offs. The match ended 1–1 after 90 minutes, forcing extra time, where Chidera Ejuke and Victor Osimhen struck in quick succession to give the Super Eagles control …

Nigeria Police have reportedly arrested human rights activist Omoyele Sowore. Sowore was taken into custody at the Federal High Court in Abuja. This was revealed in a post on X by human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong, who accused the police and President Bola Tinubu’s administration of undermining Nigeria’s judicial system. He wrote: “The arrest of Omoyele Sowore at the Federal …