A group of constituents from Kogi Central Senatorial District has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, challenging the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate. The suit, filed on April 4, 2025 by ten applicants, seeks the enforcement of their fundamental rights to political participation under Article 13(1) of the […] The post Natasha’s constituents sue senate over suspension appeared first on Media Room Hub.

Six people, including a senior Siemens executive and his family, died when a sightseeing helicopter plunged into the Hudson River in New York on Thursday. All occupants of the aircraft, including the pilot and the family of Agustin Escobar, CEO of a Siemens subsidiary, perished in the crash. Two of the victims were rushed to […] The post Siemens CEO, family die in New York helicopter crash appeared first on Media Room Hub.

The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, has affirmed that former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, remains a member of the Labour Party, despite speculations about his defection. Tanko dismissed claims that Obi has joined the Social Democratic Party, stating that such rumours are unfounded. Speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief programme […] The post Peter Obi still in Labour Party, says Obidient Movement leader appeared first on Media Room Hub.

The United States Trade Representative on Monday, criticised Nigeria’s import ban on 25 categories of goods, claiming that the restrictions limit market access for American exporters. This came shortly after President Donald Trump introduced tariffs on goods entering the US, with Nigeria facing a 14 per cent duty. The USTR highlighted the impact of Nigeria’s […] The post US criticises Nigeria’s import ban on agricultural, pharmaceutical goods appeared first on Media Room Hub.

The naira depreciated by 2.4 per cent and 2.6 per cent in March at both the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market window and the parallel market compared to the previous month. According to the latest Afrinvest Monthly Market Report titled ‘Analysing Global and Nigerian Economies & Financial Markets’, the naira dropped to N1,536.82/$ and N1,530.00/1.00 […] The post Naira shed 2.6% in March despite $668m CBN intervention appeared first on Media Room Hub.

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested one Olawole Sunday, a suspected internet fraudster, accused of purchasing bank account details from individuals to perpetrate financial crimes. A statement on Monday by the EFCC’s head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said Sunday’s fraudulent scheme involved recruiting young individuals to open multiple bank […] The post EFCC nabs fraudster buying bank accounts appeared first on Media Room Hub.

Veteran Nigerian musician Eedris Abdulkareem has released a new song directed at Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, urging him to speak to his father about the worsening state of the country. In the track titled “Tell Your Papa,” which was shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, Abdulkareem delivers a blunt message, painting […] The post ‘Your papa no try,’ Eedris Abdulkareem tells Seyi Tinubu in new protest song appeared first on Media Room Hub.

The Nigerian Police Force, Kebbi State command, has confirmed the abduction of a 400-level student of the Federal University, Birnin Kebbi, in the early hours of Tuesday in a brazen attack on Istijaba Villa, an off-campus hostel in Unguwar Jeji, Kalgo Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The victim, according to a press statement signed […] The post Fatal attack in Kebbi: Gunmen kill one, seize varsity student appeared first on Media Room Hub.

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, is currently presiding over the commission’s weekly management meeting, barely 24 hours after rumours of his removal circulated on social media. On Monday, a viral WhatsApp message falsely claimed that Yakubu had been sacked and replaced with Prof. Bashiru Olamilekan by President Bola Tinubu. […] The post INEC chairman presides over management meeting amid dismissal rumours appeared first on Media Room Hub.

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has lamented the resurgence of Boko Haram in the state, saying the recent renewed attacks are an indication that the government is losing ground. Zulum disclosed this on Tuesday during a Special Expanded Security Meeting in the Government House, which saw the attendance of General Officer Commanding 7 Division, Major […] The post Borno losing ground to Boko Haram, gov laments appeared first on Media Room Hub.

Moscow on Tuesday welcomed upcoming nuclear talks between the United States and Iran after Washington and Tehran made the shock announcement that high-level discussions were scheduled for Saturday. US President Donald Trumps said Monday that the United States was starting direct talks with Iran over its nuclear programme, during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister […] The post Moscow welcomes US-Iran nuclear talks – Kremlin appeared first on Media Room Hub.

The Rivers police command has denied firing tear gas at peaceful protesters in the state. Earlier on Monday, demonstrators converged at the Isaac Boro Park in Port Harcourt, the Rivers capital, to protest against the emergency rule in Rivers and the alleged abuse of the cybercrime act by the police. The demonstrators, who are members […]

Ali Baba, the ace comedian, has revealed political strategies he claims were shared with him by former President Olusegun Obasanjo on how to become Nigeria’s president. In an interview on Outside The Box, the 59-year-old entertainer said Obasanjo allegedly shared the strategies with him via chat because he thought he was venturing into politics and wanted […]

The presidency has refuted claims of a shake-up in the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). A tweet on Monday by Daniel Bwala, special adviser to the president on policy communication, said there is no truth to the rumours that Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairman, has been removed from office. “The story trending across […]

Natasha Osawaru, the lover of singer 2Baba, has been removed as the minority leader of the Edo state house of assembly. Osawaru is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and a lawmaker currently representing the Egor constituency. Her removal follows a shift in the party’s majority status after four PDP lawmakers defected to […]

Nigeria’s chess champion, Tunde Onakoya, has shared an emotional story of two brothers he adopted after their mother died and how one of them has now become a chess champion in the United States. Onakoya, known for using chess to empower underprivileged children, said he met the boys, Jamiu and Ayomide, in 2018 when they […]

Amnesty International has accused the Borno state government of disregard for the rule of law over the alleged detention of one Muhammed Haruna. Haruna, a resident of the state, was said to have been arrested by the Borno police command on April 2 over a social media post on the “poor condition of public schools” […]

Popular Nigerian crossdresser and socialite, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, widely known as Bobrisky, has revealed that he was recently duped in an online romance scam, losing $990 to a fraudster. Taking to his Instagram page on Sunday, Bobrisky expressed his shock and disappointment over the incident, stating that he never imagined falling victim to such a […] The post Bobrisky loses $990 in online romance scam, warns fans appeared first on Media Room Hub.

Dave Umahi, minister of works, says the beauty of the streets of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway inspires one to want to make heaven. Speaking when he featured on Arise TV, Umahi wondered what the streets of heaven look like if those of a coastal road could be “so beautiful”. “I was there; I was so […]

Fresh controversy has trailed the recent incarceration of popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, as a traditional ruler in Lagos has accused officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service of aiding the socialite’s alleged bribery scheme to secure VIP treatment during his stay in prison. The Baale of Kirikiri Town, Chief Babalola Shabi, popularly […] The post How Bobrisky smuggled ATMs into Kirikiri, paid N35m to live large — Kirikiri Baale appeared first on Media Room Hub.

The Kwara State Teaching Service Commission has shorlisted 1,800 applicants for teaching appointments in the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the commission’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Sam Onile, made available to newsmen in Ilorin. Onile said that the shortlisted applicants emerged from a screening, which included computer-based test, and interviews spanning […] The post Kwara announces 1,800 shortlisted for teaching roles appeared first on Media Room Hub.

The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, has proposed the establishment of a new initiative aimed at empowering holders of the National Certificate of Education through a two-year voluntary national service programme. This proposal, which is part of a broader strategy to engage youth in national development, was discussed during a meeting with officials from […]

No fewer than 15 people sustained varying degrees of injuries following a gas explosion on Sunday afternoon in Ijora Badia, Apapa Iganmu Local Council Development Area of Lagos State. A statement by the Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, on Sunday, disclosed that the incident, which took place at around […] The post 15 injured in Lagos gas explosion appeared first on Media Room Hub.

The House of Representatives has reminded the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (retd.), that he does not have the constitutional mandate or power to make laws for the running of the oil-rich state. The House stated this against the backdrop of the administrator’s plan to come up with a fresh budget, […] The post Reps plan committee for Rivers, warns administrator against making laws appeared first on Media Room Hub.

The Social Democratic Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Adewole Adebayo, on Sunday, disclosed that his Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi, is set to follow former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to the SDP. Adebayo gave the hint when he was featured as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today. In the past few […]

Police authorities have called on the organisers of a nationwide protest billed for April 7, 2025, to shelve the plan. The Take-It-Back (TIB) movement had scheduled a nationwide protest for Monday, April 7, 2025, citing several national issues. However, in a statement on Sunday, the spokesman of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Muyiwa Adejobi, described […]

The Federal Government has acknowledged the adverse impact of the newly imposed tariffs by US President Donald Trump on Nigeria’s oil and non-oil exports, which could potentially disrupt trade relations and affect the competitiveness of Nigerian products in the US market. In a statement issued on Sunday, Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr […]

Actress and businesswoman, Liz Anjorin, has expressed respect for veteran gospel singer, Tope Alabi, despite the latter’s decision to shun a surprise birthday event organised for her. In an interview with THE PUNCH, Anjorin maintained that the situation would not affect her admiration for Alabi stating, “I have a lot of projects I am working […]

Pope Francis made a surprise Sunday public appearance as he mingled with crowds at the Vatican just two weeks after leaving hospital for a serious case of pneumonia. “A good Sunday to all. Thank you very much”, the 88-year old pope said as he was wheeled through Saint Peter’s Square in his wheelchair after a […]

Tens of thousands of protesters flooded the streets of major US cities on Saturday to oppose the divisive policies of President Donald Trump, in the largest demonstrations since his return to the White House. Opponents of the Republican president’s policies — from government staffing cuts to trade tariffs and eroding civil liberties — rallied in […]

Yesterday was the Arise gala for women of note. Mbok, don’t mind me; I really am not blessed with the attention span to wait to get the actual title of the gala. I had reached out to the Publisher as he is called by his people on something. He had called me out of the […] The post How does Nduka do this appeared first on Media Room Hub.

The Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, has called for the extension of the mandatory National Youth Service Corps scheme from one to two years. Alausa stated this on Friday when the Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja. According to a statement posted on NYSC’s […]

Enoch Adeboye, the general overseer of RCCG, says God told him the church’s governing council will “one day hold a meeting on the moon”. Speaking at the April edition of the Holy Ghost Congress convention, the cleric said God’s promises may seem unbelievable, but he believes they will come to pass. Adeboye, 83, also recalled how […]

Oba Abimbola Owoade has been crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. Owoade succeeds the 45th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, who died on April 22, 2022, at the age of 83. The staff of office had earlier been presented to the new king by the Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde, in January. He completed […]

The governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has been nominated as the flagbearer of his party, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the November 8, 2025 governorship election in the state. The incumbent, who was returned unopposed, polled over 300 votes during the primary which held in Awka on Saturday. Voting was conducted […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has injected $197.71 million to boost market liquidity and stability in the foreign exchange market.  The boost comes as global markets reel in shock with the tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump. The American president recently imposed a 14% import tariff on products from Nigeria. The development […]