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 […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the petition to recall the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has not met the requirements. In a short statement on Thursday, the electoral commission said the petition to recall Senator Natasha did not meet constitutional requirements. “The petition for the recall of the Senator representing the […]

The Federal Government, through the National Universities Commission, has commenced plans to introduce 12 new programmes into the curriculum of universities in the country, The PUNCH reports. A total of 12 panels were also drafted to review the courses to make useful suggestions that will strengthen weak areas. This is according to a transcript of […]

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has directed the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge located on Victoria Island, Lagos. The minister issued the directive on Wednesday following the massive traffic gridlock that enveloped the Ikoyi area of Lagos. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, confirmed the latest development to the media […]

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has increased the price of premium motor spirit, also known as petrol, to N950 per litre in Abuja. The national oil firm raised the price of the product from the previous price of N880 per litre. At the NNPC retail outlet in Federal Housing, Kubwa, MDB observed that […]

Nigeria’s Net Foreign Exchange Reserve (NFER) as of the end of 2024 stood at $23.11 billion, the highest level in over three years, reflecting a substantial improvement in the country’s external liquidity, reduced short-term obligations, and renewed investor confidence. A statement by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the increase marked an increase from $3.99 […]

President Bola Tinubu has removed Mele Kyari as the group chief executive officer (CEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and dissolved its board. The decision, effective April 2, 2025, was announced in a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, early Wednesday. Citing the need […]

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Tuesday received a rousing welcome from her supporters and residents of the Ihima community of Kogi, despite the state government’s ban on rallies and processions. As early as 8 am, her supporters from the five local government areas of Kogi Central Senatorial District that Akpoti-Uduaghan represents flooded the Ihima community of […]

Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola, Mike Adenuga, and Abdulsamad Rabiu have been named in the 2025 Forbes’ Africa billionaires list. Forbes Magazine released the list on Saturday. The quartet are the only Nigerians who made the lineup. Dangote, who owns the Dangote Refinery, tops the list with a net worth of $23.9 billion, up from $13.9 […]

The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the immediate suspension of all illegal vigilante groups operating under whatever guise in the State. The governor also suspended the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, CP Friday Ibadin (Rtd.). According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the Edo State government, Umar Musa […]

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to continue with the good deeds taught during the month of Ramadan. He made the call shortly after observing the Eid-El-Fitr prayers at the National Eid ground Abuja on Sunday. The President advised the citizens not to go back to the past but to live a life of piety […]

Adetunji Opayele, also known as Teejay, the co-founder and Chief Technical Officer of Bumpa, died on March 4 following an accident and a disregard for his life. Today, the public is demanding justice for him. In a petition on Change.org, signed by over 13,000 people at press time, the petitioners demand proof that Biola Adams-Odutayo is still […]

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo has condemned the killing of some persons in the Uromi area of the state, ordering a full-scale investigation into the incident. The victims, said to be travellers, were allegedly killed by vigilante members on Thursday in the headquarters of the Esan North East Local Government Area of the state on […]

The Police Command in Lagos State has described as fake and recycled a report about increased kidnapping on the Gbagada Expressway, urging the residents to disregard it. The command’s spokesperson, Chief Superintendent of Police Benjamin Hundeyin, debunked the report in a statement on Friday in Lagos. “The command wishes to, for the umpteenth time, debunk […]

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has expressed confidence that Kano State remains a stronghold for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. He attributed this to the strategic influence of Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, and Special adviser the President on Senate Matters, Senator […]

The Delta State Government has directed the immediate withdrawal of the query issued to a student of the School of Nursing Sciences, Agbor, Osato Edobor, over her involvement in a viral social media video during the recent visit of First Lady Oluremi Tinubu. In a statement on Friday via X, the state’s Commissioner for Health, […]

The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, in collaboration with Huawei Technologies, has deployed four new Intelligent Transport System sites to monitor and detect speeding and manage traffic flows. The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, announced this during a press briefing on Thursday, stating that the new installations would complement the existing Automatic Number Plate Recognition […]

Yoruba Fuji musician, Alhaji Taye Adebisi, popularly known as Taye Currency, has declared that his popular Fuji colleague, Wasiu Alabi aka Pasuma, is his boss, while referring to his counterpart, Saheed Osupa, as his colleague. Taye Currency made this known in an interview last week Thursday with Akede Ariya, during which he explained his relationship […]

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says last Detty December opened the government’s eyes to the need to open up Nigeria more for tourists to come in. Detty December in Nigeria refers to the end-of-the-year festive period, typically from mid-December through the New Year. Last December, the country witnessed an influx of tourists, leaving a […]

Nigerian senator Ned Nwoko has taken to Instagram to reaffirm his love for his wife, actress Regina Daniels, and has revealed that they are expecting a third child together. In a poetic post, Nwoko addressed recent rumours regarding their marriage, including claims of marital discord, an alleged new wife, and warned gossips to desist. In […]

The House of Representatives has rescinded its decision on the second reading of a bill for an Act to remove the immunity conferred on the vice president, state governors and their deputies. The bill was said to be introduced to curb corruption, eradicate impunity and enhance accountability in public office. However, the House has rescinded […]

Zenith Bank Plc has announced its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024, delivering significant growth across key performance indicators. The Bank’s impressive performance reflects effective management and pricing of its risk assets, as well as an optimized treasury portfolio, reinforcing its position as a leader in Nigeria’s banking industry. According to […]

MultiChoice Ghana has announced a price adjustment for DStv packages, effective April 1. According to a report by Citinewsroom, a Ghanaian news website, the company plans to implement an average increase of 15 percent across all subscription packages. The report, on Wednesday, said DStv had increased prices twice in 2024, which infuriated customers. According to Citinewsroom, the […]

The Senate on Wednesday mandated the Senate Committee on Communications to investigate the recent increase in the cost of data and recommend solutions for a more sustainable and business-friendly telecommunications sector. This was part of resolutions after a debate on a bill sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong (Cross River South), which highlights the financial strain […]

The Rivers State Government has suspended all political office holders and appointees across the state, effective immediately. A statement issued on Wednesday by the Chief of Staff to the Administrator of Rivers State said that the suspension was in line with the powers conferred on the state’s Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, by President […]

The Senate on Wednesday passed a bill mandating the compulsory registration of citizens, aiming to overhaul Nigeria’s identity management system through the repeal and reenactment of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act. The passage followed the submission and consideration of a report by the Committee on National Identity Card and Population, chaired by Senator […]

Nigerian TikTok influencer Habeeb Hamzat, better known as Peller, has ignited a fervent debate by warning that the ongoing “30 days rant challenge” could prompt President Bola Tinubu’s government to ban TikTok in Nigeria. His cautionary remarks urge citizens to shift their grievances to Instagram or even take their protests offline, emphasizing, “If they ban […]