The Kaduna State Social Democratic Party (SDP) has disowned former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, stating that he is not a recognized member of the party. The disownment is coming at a time of heightened tensions and internal rebellion in the SDP, after El-Rufai defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the party. […]
The richest Nigerians—Aliko Dangote, Abdulsamad Rabiu, Dr. Mike Adenuga, and Femi Otedola—are living in Nigeria. Interestingly, none of them were ever politicians or had anything to do with government contracts, but during the President Tinubu regime, all of them registered a massive increase in their net worth. So, what is their secret? The answer […]
The Governor of Bayelsa Douye Diri has warned that the state government would not condone any act that would disrupt the peace of the state, advised security commanders, youths, elders and traditional rulers to be on the alert. He spoke ond the issue on at separate meetings with the Bayelsa Elders Council and at the […]
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, a Nigerian lawmaker, denounced attempts at distorting facts about the 1993 presidential election that created the legendary June 12th mantra. Oshiomhole, who was among the leaders of the democratic cause in the time, labeled the claims “wrestling with the truth” and “distorting history.”. In Oshiomhole’s account, June 12th was made renowned because […]
In a prime illustration of its financial strength, GTCO Plc has surpasses the trillion profit mark as contained in its full-year 2024 audited accounts. The amount shatters past records thereby stamping the bank as one of the market-leading banking industry players. The bank holding company’s glittering financials have sent shockwaves across the finance space, eliciting […]
In a move that has raised public outrage, Toronto city councillors voted to award themselves a massive 24% salary increase. The approval, which was granted during a recent council meeting, has the public and political observers wondering about the justification and appropriateness of the timing of the increase. The approved pay rise will increase every […]
Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has reemphasized the commitment of the state government to supporting religious tolerance and coexistence in the state amidst public speculation of the state’s position on how a Sharia panel works. In recent public statements, Makinde addressed issues of religious concerns in the state, reiterating that his government is not […]
A political organisation known as New Associates in alliance with the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, will be staging a mega rally in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, as an attempt to mobilize support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The organization, referred to as The New Associates, aims to utilize the event to formally launch […]
In a surprise turn of events, Nigerian actress and model, Annie Idibia has made a name change to Annie Uwana Macaulay legally, in what is a dramatic turn in both her public and private life. The name change comes after emotional revelation by her husband, legendary Nigerian musician 2Baba (Innocent Idibia), that they have been […]
The recent move by the Nigerian Senate to regulate bloggers and internet content creators has sparked a storm of controversy. Led by Senator Ned Nwoko, the bill, if passed, will require bloggers and social media platform owners to register with the government, use physical offices in Nigeria, and be members of an accredited national […]
