The Trump administration is reportedly considering implementing incentives to get women to have more babies to tackle the declining birth rates in the U.S. Officials in President Donald Trump’s administration have been quietly meeting with activists and birth advocates in order to come up with ideas including payments and motherhood awards to bolster the birth …
Inspector General of Police orders withdrawal of mobile police officers from VIPs nationwide
Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has ordered the immediate withdrawal of Police Mobile Force (PMF) personnel from providing security services to private individuals across Nigeria. The directive, announced on Tuesday, was issued during a conference with PMF squadron commanders at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. According to a statement by Force Public Relations Officer Muyiwa …
Beauty Goddess apologizes after backlash over Priscilla and Juma’s wedding comments
Nigerian-Ghanaian influencer Beauty Goddess, also known as John Merry, has issued a public apology following a wave of criticism over a recent video she posted regarding her absence at the highly anticipated wedding of Priscilla Ojo and Tanzanian singer Juma Jux. In the video, which went viral last Saturday, Beauty Goddess explained that she had …
Customs revenue rises to N1.75 trillion in Q1 2025
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reported a significant 29.96 percent increase in revenue collection in the first quarter of 2025, amassing a total of N1.75 trillion compared to N1.34 trillion recorded during the same period in 2024. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, April 22, in Abuja by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale …
Russian artist reveals mystery Portrait gifted by Putin to Trump
In March, Vladimir Putin sent Donald Trump a previously unseen portrait of the former president, delivered by Trump envoy Steve Witkoff, it has now been revealed. Described at the time as “a beautiful portrait” by a “leading Russian artist,” the painting itself remained under wraps until today, April 22. Nikas Safronov, one of Russia’s most …
Gospel Artists are in Music to Make Money Just Like Afrobeats Stars – Spyro
Nigerian singer, Spyro, recently sparked debate by saying gospel artists are in the business to make money just like Afrobeats stars. On Hiptv’s Trending show, he stated; “The people that claim to be gospel artists or gospel ministers are just artists — they are in the business to make money just like us in the …
British teen won’t be canonised as planned following Pope’s death
The canonisation of a British Italian teenager as the first millennial saint has been postponed due to the Pope’s death. Carlo Acutis, who died of acute leukemia in 2006 when he was 15, created a website cataloguing more than 100 eucharistic miracles recognised by the Catholic church. The young web designer started the site in …
Governor Adeleke orders manhunt for arsonists who set Osun court ablaze
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has condemned the arson attack on the Ilesa High Court 2 building, describing it as an unjustifiable assault on the state’s judiciary and a direct threat to democracy. The governor has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the incident and directed security agencies to apprehend those responsible. The court building was …
Tinubu Mourns Pope Francis: A Voice For The Poor
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis, describing him as a humble servant of God and a tireless advocate for the poor and vulnerable. In a statement released on Easter Monday, April 21, the President praised the late Pontiff for his life of service, compassion, …
Christian Association Of Nigeria Mourns Pope Francis – A Beacon Of Hope And Peace In A Divided World
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), comprising the 19 Northern States and the Abuja chapter, has joined Christians worldwide in mourning the death of His Holiness, Pope Francis. In a statement issued by its chairman, Rev. John Hayab, the news of the Pope’s passing was described as a deeply sorrowful …