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By Peter Omopo The Benin Traditional Council has declared social media influencer Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, wanted over an alleged unauthorised visit to the Benin Palace. The council said the incident, which occurred on March 6, 2026, involved the influencer gaining access to the sacred palace premises without approval, describing the act as a serious breach of protocol. In a statement issued by its Secretary, Frank Irabor, the council condemned the incident, stressing that the palace is a spiritual and cultural institution governed by longstanding traditions and not a venue for casual visits or content creation. According…

By Peter Omopo The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation has introduced a new consumer credit initiative that allows Nigerians to book domestic flights and pay for them in instalments. The scheme, tagged “Fly Now, Pay Later,” is aimed at making air travel within the country more accessible by removing the burden of upfront payment. In a statement released on Tuesday via its official X handle, the corporation said the initiative enables eligible customers to secure flight bookings immediately and spread the cost over a period through structured financing. According to the statement, the programme is being implemented in partnership with Visaro.ng…

By Peter Omopo Nigerian musicians generated more than $42 million in revenue from Spotify streams in 2025, according to the platform’s latest Loud & Clear report. The report highlights significant growth in the country’s music industry, with earnings rising by over 140 percent in the past two years, reflecting increased local consumption and growing international demand. Spotify disclosed that Nigerian artists recorded 30.3 billion streams and accumulated 1.6 billion listening hours in 2025. It also noted that more than 1.3 billion first-time listeners discovered Nigerian music during the year, representing a 26 percent increase compared to 2024. Local content continued…

By Peter Omopo Vice President Kashim Shettima, alongside former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, has arrived in Anambra State ahead of the second-term inauguration of Governor Chukwuma Soludo. The dignitaries arrived at the Chinua Achebe Airport in Umueri on Tuesday, according to a video shared by the Anambra State New Media team. Their arrival comes ahead of the inauguration ceremony scheduled to take place at the newly renovated Alex Ekwueme Square. Governor Soludo, who was re-elected on November 8, 2025, under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, is set to begin his second term in office amid…

By Peter Omopo Basirat Damilola Marshall, daughter of renowned Fuji musician King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has declared her intention to contest in the 2027 Lagos State House of Assembly election for Surulere Constituency II. Damilola, who currently serves as Senior Special Assistant to the Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, said her ambition is driven by a desire to represent the interests and aspirations of young people in the state. In a message shared on her social media platforms, she expressed readiness to step into leadership and contribute meaningfully to governance. “I…

By Peter Omopo Former Senate Minority Leader, Philip Aduda, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, citing the party’s prolonged internal crisis. Aduda, who represented the Federal Capital Territory in the 9th Senate, announced his resignation in a letter addressed to the PDP Chairman of Karu Ward. In the letter titled “Notice of Resignation of My Membership from the PDP,” the former lawmaker said his decision takes immediate effect and is driven by ongoing instability within the party. “I write to formally notify you of my resignation as a member of the Peoples Democratic Party with immediate effect due to…

The Nigerian University Pension Management Company Limited (NUPEMCO) celebrated women of the Lagos State University (LASU) community in commemoration of International Women’s Day on Wednesday, 11th March 2026, at the SL Edu Hall, Faculty of Science, Lagos State University, Ojo. The event, organised to honour and empower women within the university community, was held under the theme “Give to Gain: The Power of Financial Empowerment.” The programme brought together female staff members of financial experts and other stakeholders to discuss the importance of financial literacy, investment and long-term financial security for women. In her welcome address, the NUPEMCO representative, Mrs.…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to depart Abuja for a landmark state visit to the United Kingdom, where he will engage in high-level diplomatic and economic talks aimed at strengthening bilateral relations. The two-day visit, undertaken at the invitation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, marks a significant moment in Nigeria–UK relations, with Tinubu becoming the first Nigerian leader in decades to embark on such a visit and the first to be formally received at Windsor Castle by a reigning British monarch. Top on the President’s agenda are bilateral discussions with Keir Starmer at 10…

By Peter Omopo The Ondo State Police Command and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria have given conflicting accounts regarding the arrest of suspects linked to security concerns around Akure Airport. FAAN Managing Director, Olubunmi Kuku, had earlier announced that four suspected bandits were arrested on Sunday through a joint security operation involving multiple agencies. She stated that the suspects were apprehended and handed over to the police following a coordinated effort that included aviation security and other security formations. However, the Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, refuted the claim, stating that only two suspects were arrested and…

By Peter Omopo The Borno State Police Command has confirmed that 23 people were killed and 108 others injured following multiple suspected suicide bombings in Maiduguri on Monday evening. Residents of the city were thrown into panic after several explosions occurred around 7 p.m., shortly after Muslims broke their fast during Ramadan. The attacks are suspected to have been carried out using improvised explosive devices planted by Boko Haram fighters. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the command’s spokesperson, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, said preliminary investigations revealed that suspected suicide bombers carried out coordinated attacks at multiple locations in the…