A senior traditional titleholder in Ogun State, High Chief Olakunle, the Asiwaju of Orile Imo, has rejected his recent suspension by community leaders, describing the action as illegal, unjust, and detrimental to peace in the area. He has also appealed to Governor Dapo Abiodun to intervene in the matter. In a statement addressing the controversy, […]
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has strongly condemned the brutal assault on a female National Youth Service Corps member, Jennifer Elobor, by operatives of the Anambra State Vigilante Group. The incident, captured on video, shows Elobor being beaten and stripped naked by the vigilantes, sparking widespread outrage. Describing the incident as […]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the presidential ambition of former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, describing it as “dead on arrival.” Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Wike insisted that Nigerians would not entrust Amaechi with the presidency in the 2027 general elections. Amaechi, who contested the […]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is unapproachable, insisting that governance is a collective responsibility and not a one-man affair. Wike, who spoke on Tuesday as a guest on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, argued that it was unrealistic for every Nigerian to […]
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to being responsive to the needs and aspirations of Nigerians. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this at a town hall meeting in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State. The meeting, attended by stakeholders including artisans and students, was part of the government’s nationwide sensitization […]
Lionel Messi’s availability for Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup quarterfinal match against Tigres UANL hangs in the balance due to a lingering muscle issue. Coach Javier Mascherano revealed that Messi trained separately from his teammates on Tuesday, sparking concerns about his fitness. Messi, 38, returned to action on Saturday after a two-week absence, scoring […]
Shina Peller, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has commended the party’s victory in the recent Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election. Peller attributed the win to the trust reposed in Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration in Oyo State, describing the outcome as a significant milestone for the PDP. Peller believes […]
Nigerian Afrobeats star, Reekado Banks has shared his candid thoughts on leaving Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records, describing the decision as premature. In a recent interview, Banks revealed that his exit from the label in 2018 was driven by his youthful determination to forge his own path. Reekado Banks explained that he signed a […]
The Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu has completely abolished the five per cent excise duty on telecommunications services under the new tax laws. Speaking during an interactive session with journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, Maida explained that the levy, which was initially suspended […]
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the temporary freezing of four bank accounts linked to former Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kolo Kyari, following allegations of fraud and money laundering. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order on Tuesday while ruling on an ex parte […]
