Esteemed billionaire entrepreneur, Femi Otedola, has recounted a fervent clash with the then-President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, which culminated in him being labeled a “foolish lad.” Otedola disclosed this episode in his forthcoming memoir, ‘Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business,’ scheduled for publication on August 18. He narrated that the […]
The outgoing Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Professor Darlington Obaseki, described the COVID-19 pandemic as the most challenging period of his tenure. In a discourse with journalists reflecting on his accomplishments at the hospital in Benin, Prof. Obaseki revealed that the majority of healthcare workers were apprehensive about […]
Former Senator Ibrahim Musa, who represented Niger North Senatorial District between 2011 and 2015, has died. The ex-lawmaker passed away in an Abuja hospital after a prolonged illness, family sources confirmed. Musa, a legal practitioner and a prominent political figure in Niger State, rose to national prominence when he was elected into the Nigerian Senate […]
The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Honorable Adewale Egbedun, has returned to his native town, Asi, following a conflict with Oba Isaac Oyewale. The Speaker, who had been at odds with Oba Oyewale after a recorded phone conversation was disseminated by the monarch’s wife, made his return to the town on […]
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has honoured Super Falcons star, Francisca Mlumun Ordega (OON), with a ₦50 million cash gift and a fully furnished three-bedroom apartment in Makurdi, in recognition of her role in Nigeria’s historic victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The governor also named a street […]
Amidst growing calls for the release of Omoyele Sowore, the Commissioner of Police for the Special Intervention Squad, Abayomi Shogunle, has elucidated the reasons for the activist’s continued detention. According to the Daily Sun, protesters converged on the force headquarters on Friday, demanding Sowore’s freedom following his summons over alleged “forgery and inciting disturbance.” […]
Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has thrown his weight behind the decision to allow prison inmates to participate in Nigeria’s next general elections, describing the move as a progressive step for the nation’s democracy. In a post shared on his official X handle on Friday, the outspoken ex-lawmaker said the reform could potentially add […]
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday paid an official visit to Kaduna State as part of her nationwide advocacy tour under the “Renewed Hope Initiative,” a social intervention programme aimed at empowering women, supporting youths, and promoting national cohesion. The First Lady arrived in Kaduna accompanied by the wives of several […]
Okpebholo Nominates Afegbua and Three Others as Commissioner-Designate The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has sanctioned the nomination of Prince Kassim Afegbua, Ohimai Ehijimetor, Eugene Abdallah, and Honorable Godwin Afekokhe Esheshi as Commissioner-Designates for the state. Afegbua, who previously served as Special Adviser on Media to former Governor Adams […]
Dr. Leloonu Nwibubasa, former Rivers State Commissioner for Empowerment and Employment Generation, has cautioned that any move to restart oil production in Ogoniland must strictly adhere to international protocols. Speaking during a live interview on Arise News, Nwibubasa stressed that environmental safety, community engagement, and tangible development outcomes must take precedence over political […]
