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Obasanjo and Atiku

Security agencies asked to put Atiku, others on watchlist

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

"Therefore, they should be put under strict monitoring by the Security operatives because having tried their best without getting their…
Court grants EFCC final adjournment to present its last witness in the trial of former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele over alleged $6.23m fraud

Just In: Court admits Emefiele to N300m bail

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Emefiele is mandated to deposit all his travel documents with the registrar of the court and must remain within the…
National leadership of NNPP asks NJC to investigate controversy surrounding Appeal Court judgement on Kano governorship election

Kano: Confusion as alleged judgement’s document affirms Gov. Yusuf’s victory

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The evidence contained on page 67 of the copy of the Appeal Court judgement released on Tuesday and signed by…

Lola Shoneyin: Why this year’s Ake Arts and Book Festival is so special

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Now in its eleventh year, Ake Arts & Book Festival has brought over 1000 writers, poets, musicians, actors, filmmakers, artists…
Babatunde

Lagos paedophile landlord Ambrose jailed for life for defiling tenant’s children

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Ambrose was found guilty of inserting fingers into the private parts of his tenant’s children. He was arraigned on a…
Yobe Governor not defecting, Aide clears air

Military opens up on deadly terrorists’ attack on Yobe governor’s convoy

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Giving more insights into the incident on Monday, the Defence Headquarters said troops of 29 Task Force Brigade foiled the…
Kogi governorship: A Post Mortem

Kogi governorship: A Post Mortem

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Alhaji Usman Ahmed Ododo, won the election with a landslide. According to figures…
Rivers Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi clashes with Chidi Lloyd boss of Emohua LG over kidnapping incidents in his council area.

Chief Judge, LG boss clash over resurgence of kidnappings in Rivers

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Lloyd had in recent interviews linked resurgence of kidnappings in the Emohua local government axis of the East-West road to…
Lagos demolishes three-storey building in Ebute-Metta, marks 42 others for demolition

Lagos demolishes three-storey building in Ebute-Metta, marks 42 others for demolition

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Oki also stated that the demolition exercise was ongoing as all the buildings marked for demolition would be removed to…
Sanwo-Olu

Sanwo-Olu’s interview on Sky News: ‘Japa’ syndrome still an issue in Nigeria

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Well, it is still an issue, but that is why we are here and that is why I am having this…
President Tinubu commends George Weah for accepting defeat

President Tinubu commends George Weah for accepting defeat

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

Tinubu also congratulated President-elect Joseph Boakai, who won the mandate of the people. The Nigerian leader enjoined Boakai to unite…
In one week of 2024 to remember, President Tinubu made pivotal and landmark decisions which have been widely applauded.

Tinubu stops remittance of universities ’ 40% IGR to FG

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Tinubu made the announcement at the 75th Anniversary and 2023 Convocation ceremonies of the University of Ibadan on Tuesday
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau meets Muslim leaders over hijack of nationwide protest for looting public and private assets by hoodlums in the State

Gov. Mutfwang distances self from $5m bribe allegation against judges

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

Mutfwang, however, called on security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter, identify and apprehend those responsible for…
Lawal

Appeal Court judgment: Gov Lawal sues for calm in Zamfara

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

“I want to call on the people of Zamfara to remain calm, our legal team is thoroughly reviewing the verdict.
Gov. Yusuf sends important message to APC's Gawuna after Supreme Court verdict

Appeal court judgment: APC, NNPP leaders sign peace accord in Kano

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

The State Secretary of APC, Ibrahim Zakari- Sarina and the NNPP Deputy Chairman, South, Ibrahim Dahu, made the vow before…
APC

33-year-old teacher who defeated former Yobe Speaker defects to APC

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

Majakura, who was also the only PDP legislator in the Yobe House of Assembly, officially joined APC on Thursday.
NBA explains why it will not recognize Justice Olayinka Afolabi appointed as Acting Chief Judge of Osun State by Gov. Ademola Adeleke

Gov. Adeleke defies court order, approves suspension of Osun CJ

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

Adeleke approved the suspension despite the order by the National Industrial Court stopping him or anyone from removing the Osun…
Lagos pays N16.3m compensation to land-owning families for acquisition of land for LACE project

Lagos pays N16.3m compensation to land-owning families for acquisition of land for LACE project

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Paying the compensation to the land-owning families, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Abisola Olusanya, said the payment is of great significance…
Shock as OAU lecturer Ojediran slumps, dies

Shock as OAU lecturer Ojediran slumps, dies

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Public Relations Officer of the University, Abiodun Olarewaju, said the death of the lecturer was an unpalatable incident.
Akabio

Call off strike, Senate tells Labour

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

He said it was worrisome that most of the demands of the labour on the strike were not targeted at…
Rally

UPDATED: FG locked in crucial meeting with NLC, TUC over nationwide strike

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

The federal government of Nigeria is currently meeting with the executives of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, over the ongoing…
EFCC probes claim by musician, Oladipupo Oladimeji (a.k.a Oladips), that its operatives extorted N10m when he was detained by the agency

Nigerian rapper Oladips is dead

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

Rapper Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji popularly known as Oladips has passed away
Francesca Chiejina, a world-class soprano, speaks about why she dumped medicine for classical music, her Kobo Arts Foundation among others

Why I dumped medicine for classical music – Francisca Chiejina

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Francesca Chiejina is a personification of determination and grit. When her father took her to the Musical Society of Nigeria…
Francesca Chiejina, the Nigerian-American soprano is wowing the world with her distinct a voice that can send the insomniac to sleep

From medicine to music: How Francesca Chiejina is taking the world by storm

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

That Francesca is pretty lucky, happy and fulfilled is not an exaggeration. This reluctant soprano who started her musical training…
Atiku

Atiku knocks INEC; calls for merger of opposition parties to dislodge APC

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

“We have all seen how the APC is increasingly turning Nigeria into a dictatorship of one party. If we don’t…
INEC says figures on IReV not manipulated

Alleged manipulation of accreditation data on IReV unfounded – INEC

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Mohammed Kudu Haruna, National Commissioner and Member, Information and Voter Education Committee, INEC, in a statement said the commission's attention…
Nigerian woman Helen Williams creates world’s longest wig

Nigerian woman Helen Williams creates world’s longest wig

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

According to GWR, Helen spent 11 days and over two million naira (£2,031; $2,493) making the wig.
Samanja is dead

Death of Samanja, a painful loss – Tinubu

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The President described the death of the popular thespian as a painful loss, saying he contributed to the country through…
Tinubu says his administration will implement minimum wage this year

Tinubu sets agenda for Uzodimma, Diri, Ododo on election victory

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The President, in a statement issued by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale on Monday, commended the electorate in Imo, Kogi, and…
Jonathan

Jonathan, West African Elders return to Liberia for presidential run-off

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The run-off is between incumbent President George Weah and opposition leader Joseph Boakai, a fallout of the October 12 election,…
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