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, Agom Jarigbe,…
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 appointed were also sworn in….
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 being made around the scheme…
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 viral on social media, Igboho…
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 traditional rite in his hometown…
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 related to the…
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 materials used in cement production,…
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, Seyi Law stated that he…
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 will lead his people to…
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. He claimed that he would rather follow Moses into the wilderness of Canaan than benefit from slavery at…
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 out his mind while maintaining…
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 Starr as she won the…
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 at the beach in 2023…
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 said the death toll in…
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 headquarters of the Federal Airport…
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 stored explosive devices in one…
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 cause of the explosion. Read…
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 was seen in the entertaining…
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. The President gave the assurance…
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 than N772.2bn, however, the anti-graft…
