The Dancing Governor: How Adeleke danced away his mandate
Ademola Adeleke, the sacked Governor of Osun State is a handful. He acquired the epithet, ‘The Dancing Governor,’ because he is quick to use his feet and take to the dance floor at every slight opportunity. And…
Why Osun governorship tribunal judgment can’t stand – PDP, INEC
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC have faulted the judgment of Osun Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal judgment delivered on Friday with vow to upturn the…
My husband attempted to use our children for money ritual – Housewife tells court
A middle-aged housewife, Mrs Olawumi Olasemo has told a a Mapo Grade ‘A’ Customary Court in Ibadan that her Wale attempted to use their two children for ritual. Olawumi asked the court to dissolve her…
When You Cheat, You Must Pay For It – APC Reacts To Osun Tribunal Ruling
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to the sacking of Governor Ademola Adeleke by the Osun State Elections Petitions…
Cats could cause abortion of keeper’s pregnancy – Expert warns
A veterinarian has alerted pregnant women who keep cats that such infected animals could cause miscarriage of their babies. Dr Olatunji Nasir, the president of the Commonwealth Veterinary Council of Nigeria,…
Côte d’Ivoire moves to process 49% of its cocoa production locally
Ivory Coast head of sector regulator on Friday said the country would increase the amount of cocoa it processes domestically to 49 per cent of production starting from October. It said the country will try to meet…
Tribunal: My Father Remains Osun Gov, Boasts Adeleke’s Son, Sina Rambo
Adesina Adeleke aka Sina Rambo, son of the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has insisted that his father will remain in office as the governor. He said…
I’ve no ill feeling towards Asiwaju – Tunde Bakare
The Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare was a guest on Real Talk With Kike, a talk show hosted by ace broadcaster, Kikelomo Atanda-Owo; recently where he spoke on his…
Presidential Poll: Court refuses to order INEC to strike out Tinubu’s name
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, declined to issue an order of mandamus to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to expunge the name of the flag-bearer of the All…
‘I’m disappointed’, Lampard breaks silence after Everton sacking
Chelsea legend, Frank Lampard has reacted to his sacking as the manager of Everton after his uneventful stint at the club this season losing 11 games and gaining only 15 points. The 44-year-old…
2023 Elections: Reps Call For Closure Of Tertiary Institutions
The House of Representatives has called on the National Universities Commission (NUC), the Federal Ministry of Education, the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and the National Commission for…
Elections Will Hold In South-East As Scheduled – Military
The military high command, on Thursday, warned unknown gunmen and members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) against threats to scuttle the 2023 general elections in the South East. It…
2023: Foreign Hackers Attacking Our Database — INEC Chair
The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has said there have been attempts to hack into the commission’s computer system ahead of the 2023 general…
Former Nigerian Team Coach, Siasia Loses Suit Seeking To Upturn FIFA Ban In US
Football’s world governing body FIFA prevailed in a U.S. appeals court over…
Nasarawa governor’s 36-year-old son, Hassan Sule, is dead
Hassan Sule, son of Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa, is dead. He was 36. Ibrahim Addra, chief press secretary to the governor, announced his death on Friday in Lafia. Mr Addra said the deceased…
BREAKING: Adeleke rejects Osun tribunal ruling, vows to appeal sack
Ademola Adeleke says he would appeal the judgment sacking him as…
JUST IN: Tribunal sacks Adeleke, declares Oyetola winner of Osun governorship election
The Osun State Election Petitions Tribunal on Friday sacked Governor Ademola Adeleke as the winner of the gubernatorial election of July 16, 2022. The majority of the three-judge panel arrived at its…
No PVC, no vote – INEC insists
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, on Thursday said that no one will be allowed to vote in the general elections without a permanent voter card (PVC).…
Pompeo describes diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia as ‘middle finger’ to U.S. media
In his new book, “Never Give an Inch,” former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sided with Saudi Arabia and boasted that his relations with the country should be regarded as a “middle finger” to…
We Foiled 66 Attempts To Hack FEC Virtual Meetings – FG
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, yesterday says 66 attempts by hackers from Europe to compromise the virtual meetings of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) were…
Women prevented 141 million unwanted pregnancies in 2022 with contraceptives – Report
A Family Planning 2030 report states that at least 141 million unwanted pregnancies were averted last year following an increase in the demand for contraceptive pills especially in sub-Saharan…
Banks Short Of New Notes As ATMs Dry Up
Barely four days to the expiration of the deadline set by the Central Bank of Nigeria for old naira notes to fizzle out, banks across the country are running short of the new currency, Daily Trust…
Lawyer sues CBN, seeks extension of deadline for old banknotes
Joshua Alobo has approached the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, praying the court to stop the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from implementing the January 31 deadline to phase out the old…
‘Money laundering’: Keyamo seeks court order to serve Atiku process through substituted means
Festus Keyamo, the spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council, has asked a federal high court in Abuja to allow him to serve Atiku Abubakar court processes through…