Olayinka Solomon, a well-known Yoruba actress also known as Ogo Mushin, has addressed the cheating accusations with Musiliu Akinsanya, the former Lagos State National Union of Road Transport Workers NURTW chairman, popularly known as MC Oluomo. On Wednesday, she took … Continue reading Olayinka Solomon breaks silence amid cheating allegations with Mc Oluomo
The candidate of the Labour Party has emerged as the governor-elect of Abia State, following his victory in the governorship election held on Saturday. After the completion of the collation of results, which had earlier been suspended, the State Returning … Continue reading Alex Otti emerges as Abia State Governor
The committee’s composition and announcement were made by Governor Samuel Ortom after presiding over the State Executive Council meeting in Makurdi on Wednesday. The announcement was made public through a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Nathaniel Ikyur. The … Continue reading Benue State Government has established a Transition Committee ahead of May 29
The famous Nigerian musician, Burna Boy, has been scheduled to perform live at the UEFA Champions League final in Istanbul, Turkey in June, according to a recent announcement made by UEFA via their official Twitter handle on Thursday. The tweet … Continue reading Burna Boy is set to perform at the Champions League Final in Istanbul
The Ghana National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has made a recent announcement on fuel subsidies in the country. This is in stark contrast to its neighboring country, Nigeria, which is still spending heavily on fuel subsidies. The removal of the subsidy … Continue reading Ghana removes fuel subsidy while Nigeria still spends heavily on it
Four suspects believed to be involved in terrorism and kidnapping have been arraigned by the Department of State Services (DSS) before a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Isabo, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The suspects, Aliu Abubabar, Abubakar Usman, Abubabar Amadu, and Adamu … Continue reading DSS charges four suspects to court linked to terrorism in ogun state
Asma’u Lawali Bungudu, a nurse who worked at the Ahmed Sani Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital in Zamfara State, tragically passed away while she was discharging her duties. It was a day like any other when she arrived at the hospital … Continue reading Tragic! Zamfara state nurse slumps and dies while on duty
In a statement released on Friday, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo expressed his condolences to the governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo Olu, and the people of the state following the tragic train accident that occurred in the Oshodi … Continue reading Governor Obaseki sends his condolences to the victims of the recent train accident in Lagos
Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, who is better known as Portable, recently took to social media to share the harrowing experience he had with some of his close friends who had physically assaulted him and his sister. According to Portable, he … Continue reading Nigerian superstar Portable is set to sue his friends for beating up his sister
Richard Hugh Montgomery has been announced as the new British High Commissioner to Nigeria, according to a statement released by the United Kingdom government on Tuesday. His appointment is set to commence in April 2023. Montgomery will succeed Catriona Laing, … Continue reading United Kingdom appoints new high commissioner to Nigeria
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted two wives and a son of Dansalama Adamu, the Chief of Sarkin Kudu in the Ibi Local Government Area of Taraba State. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Abdullahi Usman, confirmed … Continue reading Gunmen have resumed their notorious activities in Taraba state just a few days after the election and have abducted a monarch, his wives, and his son
Achraf Hakimi, the Moroccan international and Paris-Saint Germain defender, has denied the rape allegations against him. According to Spanish outlet Marca, the 23-year-old has confidence in his innocence. French news outlet Le Parisien reported on Monday that French police have … Continue reading PSG star, Hakimi denies rape allegations
Ayodele Fayose, former governor of Ekiti State, has advised Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the recently concluded election, to distance himself from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to avoid experiencing the same misfortune they are … Continue reading ‘Don’t associate with PDP’ – Fayose urges Peter Obi
In Africa’s largest economy and most populous nation, Nigeria, the phrase “May Nigeria not happen to you” has become a common prayer. It is a heartfelt wish born out of the frustration of living in a country so dysfunctional that … Continue reading Retaining skilled young Nigerians is a challenging task for the upcoming president as they continue to depart the country
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, as the winner in 13 local government areas in Ebonyi State. The results were declared by the collation officers at the INEC … Continue reading Peter Obi takes the lead in Ebonyi state
Police in Ogoja Command have arrested Gabriel Agabi Akwaji, a University lecturer, for allegedly impersonating a Returning Officer during the Presidential and National Assembly elections in Cross River State. According to reports, Akwaji not only impersonated the original Returning Officer, … Continue reading Cross River police arrest fake returning officer
The Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu, has revealed that he and his family are facing a cash scarcity challenge due to the currency redesign policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). During an interview on … Continue reading ‘We’re suffering, my family cant cook’ – Orji Kalu cries out for help
In preparation for the Presidential and National Assembly polls on Saturday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reiterated its commitment to conduct a free, fair, credible, and inclusive election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made this statement during a … Continue reading “We won’t let you down” – INEC Chairman assures Nigerians
At the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers’ 114th quarterly general meeting, Governor Nyesom Wike affirmed his allegiance to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and debunked rumours that he planned to switch to the All Progressives Congress (APC), despite the … Continue reading I don’t intend to join APC, don’t listen to rumors – Gov. Wike
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has urged residents of the state to continue using old Naira notes, stating that the Supreme Court has the final say in the matter. Speaking during an engagement with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) … Continue reading Continue using old notes and ignore CBN deadline to phase them out – Dapo Abiodun
On Friday, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) revealed that over N400 billion is being spent on subsidizing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, on a monthly basis. This was disclosed by Malam Mele Kyari, the NNPC’s Group … Continue reading Budget for fuel subsidy rises above 400 billion monthly – NNPC
In a statement released to the media on Friday, Garba Shehu, the spokesperson for Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, said that the upcoming 2023 general elections will proceed as planned, irrespective of the recent controversies surrounding the naira swap policy of … Continue reading Nothing will disrupt the forthcoming presidential election – FG
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has declared that the old Naira notes of N200, N500, and N1000 are no longer legal tender in Nigeria since February 10, 2023, in defiance of an ex parte order of the Supreme Court … Continue reading The CBN insists that the old naira notes have ceased to be legal tender
The Osun state Amotekun Corps recently announced that it has dispatched patrol teams to support the police in preparation for the upcoming general election. This was confirmed by Brig-Gen Bashir Adewinmbi (Rtd), the Osun Amotekun Commander, who disclosed this in … Continue reading Amotekun deploys patrol teams in Osun State to support the police in the forthcoming election
The candidate for the presidency under the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has urged the Church to offer prayers for the election of a president who will use public funds for the benefit of the people. Speaking at the 17th Biennial … Continue reading We really need to pray for Nigeria – Peter Obi
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