Politics
“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…
Read More »Video of Davido’s uncle, Ademola Adeleke, showing off football skills at stadium surfaces online
A video of Davido’s uncle, Ademola Adeleke, showing off his football skills at the stadium has popped up online. Ademola Adeleke, the governor of Osun State and uncle of well-known Nigerian singer Davido, astounded the players at the Osun State stadium by showcasing his football skills among the local players. The governor…
Read More »President Tinubu Assures Nigerians Not to Worry About ‘Japa Syndrome,’ Pledges to Train More People in the Country
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians not to be bothered by the mass exodus of skilled workers from the country, saying that the Federal Government, in collaboration with sub-nationals, will train more people to fill the professional gap left by those who have relocated to health, tech and other sectors.…
Read More »EFCC Reopens Money Laundering Cases Against 13 Ex-Governors And Ex-Ministers
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reopened money laundering cases against 13 former governors and several ex-ministers, involving a total amount exceeding N853.8 billion. According to Sunday PUNCH, findings revealed that the amount at stake in the high-profile cases involving the former governors and ex-ministers was not less…
Read More »Nabeeha Murder: Mr Macaroni Criticizes FG, Questions the Value for Human Lives in Nigeria
Adebowale Debo Adedayo, the prominent Nigerian content creator and activist who is widely known as Mr. Macaroni, has voiced criticism against the Nigerian government for its failure to address the escalating insecurity in the country. Macaroni was reacting to the death of one of the six kidnapped family members in…
Read More »DSS Denies Arresting Ex-CBN Deputy Governor, Aisha Ahmad
The Department of State Security (DSS) has dismissed reports circulating online that it arrested Aisha Ahmad, the former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in charge of Financial System Stability. Social media was awash with reports that Aisha Ahmad was arrested and detained by the DSS over…
Read More »Nigerian Air Force Airstrikes Reportedly Eliminate 3 ISWAP Commanders and Other Fighters in Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai has reportedly eliminated three commanders of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) and several other fighters in the Marte and Kukawa areas of Borno State, according to SaharaReporters. The ISWAP commanders killed by the NAF airstrikes on…
Read More »Nigerian Activist, Adetoun, Shares Disturbing Experience of Sleeping with Her Father’s Dead Body (Video)
Nigerian activist Adetoun has revealed how she slept with her father’s corpse. She made the revelation during an interview with renowned media personality Chude Jideonwo. She said that after her father died, she was made to sleep in the same room with his corpse. She revealed that she had been…
Read More »President Tinubu Approves N683 Billion as Intervention Funds for Universities and Other Institutions
The sum of N683 billion has been approved by President Bola Tinubu as the 2024 Intervention Funds for public tertiary education institutions across the nation. The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, made this disclosure on Friday at the Fund’s strategic planning meeting with heads…
Read More »CBN Takes Decisive Action, Sacks Boards of Union, Keystone, and Polaris Banks
The apex bank in a statement signed by its Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Sidi Hakama, said “this action became necessary due to the non-compliance of these banks and their respective boards with the provisions of Section 12(c), (f), (g), (h) of Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act, 2020.” It…
Read More »Tinubu suspends Betta Edu over N585m fraud allegations
The president has also told her to hand over to the permanent secretary and cooperate fully with investigations. President Bola-Ahmed Tinubu has suspended Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation following allegations of N585m fraud in her ministry. The president suspended her on Monday and directed her…
Read More »Peter Obi Commends Funke Akindele’s ‘A Tribe Called Judah,’ Acknowledging its Reflection of Challenges Faced by Less-Privileged Nigerians
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has stated that actress Funke Akindele’s new movie, ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ reflected the challenges facing the less-privileged Nigerians. Obi stated this on Saturday in a statement shared on his X handle. ‘A Tribe Called Judah’…
Read More »Tinubu and Atiku Congratulate Funke Akindele on Box Office Record
President Bola Tinubu congratulated actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele on her record-setting film and commended the ace thespian for her contributions to the growth of the industry. Her movie titled ‘A Tribe Called Judah‘, which she produced and co-directed, was released in cinemas in Nigeria in mid-December last year, and…
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