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 […]

A member of the House of Representatives, Dachung Bagos, has condemned the killing of 12 people in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State by suspected herders. The attack, which occurred on Wednesday, affected five communities and left several others injured. Bagos, who represents Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency, urged the Federal Government to step […] The post Lawmaker condemns Plateau killings, calls for state police appeared first on Media Room Hub.

A bomb explosion on Taiwo Street, Idi-Araba, in the Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos State was triggered by a scavenger, Naijja.com has gathered. The explosion claimed the life of the scavenger and left three others injured. Findings by Naijja,com revealed that the scavenger was attempting to dismantle military-grade grenades with the intention of collecting them as part of […] The post How scavenger triggered military grenade explosion in Lagos appeared first on Media Room Hub.

Three native doctors in Anambra State, Chidozie Nwangwu, popularly known as Akwa Okuko Tiwara Ki, Onyebuchi Okocha, also known as “Onyeze Jesus,” and Ekene Igboekweze, known as “Eke Hit,” have been remanded in prison by a state High Court. The native doctors, who were arraigned before Justice Jude Obiorah on Friday, were accused of preparing […] The post Anambra native doctors remanded for aiding criminals appeared first on Media Room Hub.

FCMB Group Plc (NGX: FCMB) has announced its audited financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2024, reporting a profit before tax (PBT) of N111.9 billion, a 7.1% year-on-year increase. The Group recorded a 53.9% increase in gross revenue at the end of December 2024, reaching N794.4 billion, driven by a 75.2% growth […]

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reacted to rumours making the rounds about his health, saying that there was never a time he collapsed or was flown overseas for treatment Wike stated this during an inspection tour of some ongoing projects in the nation’s capital Abuja on Thursday. He claimed that […]

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central Senatorial District says she will soon present evidence of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. “At the right time and at the right space, I will present the evidence that I have,” the female lawmaker said on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Thursday. She also said though […]

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has apologised to Lagosians who were left stranded in hours-long gridlock owing to the repair work going on at the Independence Bridge in Lagos. The closure of the Independence Bridge for repair work left thousands of Lagosians grounded in the area between Wednesday evening and early Thursday. Videos and photos of stranded […]