The Federal Government has cautioned that the widespread consumption of hides and skins—popularly called ponmo—poses a significant threat to Nigeria’s leather industry, which is currently valued at about $5 billion. Speaking at the National Campaign Against the Consumption of Ponmo held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, in Abuja, the Director-General of the Raw Materials…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed that President Bola Tinubu’s strong commitment to press freedom remains a cornerstone of his administration’s vision for a prosperous and democratic Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, November 12, at the All Nigeria Editors Conference, Idris emphasized that no media organization has been…
Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has strongly criticized the alleged corruption within Nigerian football, emphasizing that it must be completely eliminated for the sport to progress. Speaking on his ObiOne Podcast in a video shared on X on Wednesday, the former Chelsea midfielder referred to reports and circulating images suggesting that FIFA granted…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have returned to training in Morocco after boycotting Tuesday’s session ahead of their 2026 World Cup Qualifiers playoff against Gabon due to unpaid bonuses. This comes after all pending issues between players, officials, and the football authorities were reportedly resolved. Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong (M.O.N) confirmed the…
Omoyele Sowore has released Regina Daniels passport and he is questioning her estranged husband Ned Nwoko’s decision to marry her while she was still a “minor”. Yele, a politician and political activist, shared photos of a passport with Regina Daniels photo and name. The date of birth on the passport shows October 10,…
Former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, has condemned the face-off between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and some military officers over a disputed land in Abuja. Recall that on Tuesday, November 11, a naval officer, who claimed to be acting on the orders of the former Chief…
A 29-year-old woman, Chisom Okonkwo, has been arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Enugu for allegedly making false accusations against her husband, Ozioma Okonkwo, claiming he sexually assaulted their two daughters. According to a report by Leadership, the incident occurred during a marital dispute in August 2024 at Emene, Enugu. Court documents reveal…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria and their officials have boycotted training in Rabat, Morocco, over unresolved disputes concerning unpaid allowances and bonuses. The team was scheduled to hold a training session today in preparation for Thursday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash against Gabon but collectively chose to sit out the session. Veteran…
The Force Headquarters has firmly refuted an online report alleging that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, inserted names from the National Assembly into the Police Academy admission list. In a statement released by Force Public Relations Officer Benjamin Hundeyin, the report—published on November 10, 2025—was described as a “barefaced lie” and a…
Three prisoners who were mistakenly released are still on the run, the Justice Secretary confirmed, including one who has been free since August last year. David Lammy laid out the latest figures as the government faces intensifying scrutiny after a string of high-profile blunders in the prison system. Lammy told MPs that 91 prisoners…
