Politics
Olubadan, Oba Lekan Balogun, Passes Away
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, has joined his ancestors at the age of 81. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State confirmed the passing away of the monarch. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Governor Makinde said Oba Balogun died Thursday evening,…
Read More »I Miss Buhari – Deji Adejanyu
Popular Nigerian activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, said that he misses the immediate past president, Muhammadu Buhari. In a post Adeyanju shared via his X handle on Thursday 14, he averred that his missing Buhari shows how bad things have gone in the country, with the Tinubu-led administration.His post reads;‘’I miss…
Read More »Odumodublvck Urges Seyi Tinubu to Showcase ₦100m Custom Hand Chain After Meeting Him
Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu aka Odumodublvck has been seen in a trending video urging Seyi Tinubu to show off his customised hand chain worth 100 million naira. The incident happened after the duo linked up. In the said video, the Nigerian singer could be seen having a drink, during…
Read More »“Sowore Calls for Scrapping of Senate, Labels it a Den of Thieves” – Reacts to Senators Receiving N500m
The convener of RevoluntionNow, Omoyele Sowore, has called for the scrapping of the Nigerian senate.Sowore said the Senate has become a coven and retirement home for liars and corrupt former governors.He was reacting to claims that senators got N500 million each from the 2024 budget.The Senator representing Cross River North,…
Read More »Tinubu Swears In 17 Federal Commissioners for Population Commission
On Wednesday, March 13, President Bola Tinubu administered the oath of office to 17 commissioners of the National Population Commission (NPC) shortly before the start of the week’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. Nine of the commissioners were re-appointed and sworn in for the second term, while eight others freshly…
Read More »President Tinubu’s Government Postpones Launch of Student Loan Scheme Indefinitely
The launch of the Student Loan Scheme proposed by the Tinubu-led government has been postponed indefinitely. The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyer, made this known on Tuesday, March 12. Sawyer said that the launch had been postponed because there was some fine-tuning that was…
Read More »“Release him, he didn’t do anything” – Sunday Igboho pleads with FG for the release of Nnamdi Kanu
The Yoruba Nation agitator accused the government of playing politics with Kanu’s trial. Popular Yoruba Nation agitator, Samuel Adeyemo, popularly known as Igboho, has appealed to the Federal Government for the released of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. In a video that has gone…
Read More »Ex-Governor Akeredolu’s Body Arrives Ondo For Burial (Video)
The body of the late Rotimi Akeredolu, former Governor of Ondo State, has been transported to the state in preparation for his funeral ceremonies and interment. Akeredolu died in December 2023 in Germany after battling with prostrate cancer. The funeral rites of the late Akeredolu kicked off with the Ajabue…
Read More »Police Arrest Labour Party’s National Chairman, Abure, amid Fraud Allegations
The National Chairman of the Labour Party, LP, Julius Abure, has been reportedly arrested by the Nigerian Police Command.The LP chairman was apprehended in Benin City, Edo State, on Wednesday, February 21.The circumstances leading to his arrest are not clear at this time, however, it is widely believed to be…
Read More »“We’ll import cement if Nigerian manufacturers refuse to reduce price” Federal Government
The Federal Government just issued a threat to open the borders for cement importation if local manufacturers in Nigeria don’t reduce the price of the commodity to make cement more affordable for everyone. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, who made known in a statement on Tuesday mentioned that key…
Read More »“I supported Tinubu for you, not against you” – Seyi Law writes open letter to Nigerians
Popular comedian and actor, Seyi Law has informed Nigerians that his support for President Bola Tinubu is for them rather than for personal gains. The comedian, who is a firm supporter of the Tinubu administration, has received heavy backlash repeatedly for his stance with the President. On the X platform,…
Read More »“You wear Richard Mille wristwatches worth N1B yet you advise Nigerians to endure”- Social Media Users Drag Seyi Tinubu
A Twitter user identified as Christopher has dragged the son of President Bola Tinubu, Seyi Tinubu for advising Nigerians to endure the hardship. Recall that Seyi Tinubu took to his Instagram page and advised Nigerians to have faith in his father, as he is the “Moses” of this time who…
Read More »“If another election holds tomorrow, I would still vote President Tinubu” – Seyi Law Says
Nigerian comedian, Seyi Law has reiterated his position regarding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the current administration. Despite the difficulties the nation is currently experiencing, the comedian returned to support the current administration on the X platform. Seyi Law He claimed that he would rather follow Moses into the wilderness…
Read More »Portable blames Tinubu for skyrocketing prices, raises show fee to 3.5 million
Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has called out the president of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, over economic hardship as he increased the price of his show from 2.5 million to 3.5 million. In the said video making waves online, the singer could be heard pouring…
Read More »66th Grammys: ‘You’re undying winners’ – Sanwo-Olu sends message to Davido, Asake, others
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has celebrated the Nigerian nominees for the 66th Grammys Award amid their loss. No Nigerian artistes won in any of the categories they were nominated in. South African singer, Tyla defeated a line up of Nigerian artistes including Davido, Asake, Burna Boy and Ayra…
Read More »Actor Olaiya Igwe apologises for going naked to campaign for Tinubu
Veteran Yoruba actor, Olaiya Igwe, has sincerely apologised to Nigerians for going naked to pray for President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 general elections. This is coming amid the current hardship faced by Nigerians following the economic policies of President Tinubu. Olaiya has been receiving backlash since he went unclad…
Read More »CAC Document Reveals Foreign Names as Owners of Mining Company Indicted for Ibadan Explosion, Says Gov Seyi Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde has revealed that the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) certificate of a mining company indicted for the explosion that rocked the Bodija area of Oyo State on Tuesday, January 16, showed some foreign names as owners. The governor disclosed this during an interview with Channels TV. He also…
Read More »FG Moves FAAN Headquarters to Lagos
The federal government has authorised the relocation of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) from Abuja to Lagos. This was revealed in a memo signed by the Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku. The memo reads: “The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development has directed that the…
Read More »Ibadan Explosion Caused by Activities of Illegal Miners, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde Says – Many Injured
The governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, has said that the explosion recorded in Ibadan, the state capital is not unconnected to activities of illegal miners operating in the state. Speaking to newsmen after visiting the areas affected, the Governor said a preliminary investigation revealed that the illegal miners had…
Read More »Oyo State Government Acknowledges Reports of Explosion in Ibadan, the State Capital
The Oyo state government has confirmed reports of an explosion that rocked Ibadan, the state capital this evening January 16. In a statement published on social media, the state government said it is aware of the explosion and that security agents are investigating the incident to determine the source and…
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