On ‘liberal democracy’ and coup-baiting
The upsurge in military coups in Africa is leading to curious propositions on the suitability of “liberal democracy” on the continent. Questions are being asked as to whether or not we need to tinker with our practice…
NIMC launches self-service NIN registration app
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced its launch of a self-service solution that allows Nigerians to register for the National Identification Number(NIN) with smartphones. Politics Nigeria…
Police begin full investigation into Mohbad’s death
Following public outcries and the preliminary police review of the general circumstances surrounding the death of singer Mohbad whose real name is Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, the commissioner of the force in Lagos, CP…
Tinubu won 2023 presidential election, not Peter Obi – LP’s Apapa faction
The Lamidi Apapa-led faction of the Labour Party (LP) has claimed that Peter Obi did not win the last presidential election. In a statement on Saturday, September 16, made by its spokesperson, Abayomi Arabambi, the…
Mmesoma: Anambra commissioner adopts embattled UTME candidate, gives reason
The Anambra state commissioner for education, Professor Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, has adopted Miss Mmesoma Ejikeme, the embattled 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidate. Speaking in Awka, the state…
Obasanjo vs Oyo monarchs: Respect yourself – FFK slams ex-president
Femi Fani-Kayode, a former aviation minister, has reacted to the drama that ensued between Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and some traditional rulers in Oyo state on Friday, September 15. In a tweet on Saturday, September…
Border Closure: We’re Suffering – Nigeriens
It was a tortuous journey with lots of experiences. The journey wouldn’t have been possible without the support of Attahiru Illela, a commercial motorcyclist who has mastered the terrain and knows how to get past…
No Plan To Impeach Akpabio – Senate
The Senate on Saturday dismissed media reports that some aggrieved senators were plotting to impeach Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Some media outfits had on Saturday reported that some lawmakers were plotting…
Oyo Monarchs’ Encounter: ‘You Can’t Try Such With An Emir’ – Oluwo…
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, on Saturday, said ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo ordering traditional rulers in Oyo State to stand and greet Governor Seyi Makinde, at a project inauguration in Iseyin, Oyo State, was tantamount…
My first marriage introduced me to poverty – Iyabo Ojo
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has revealed that the first time she experienced poverty was when she got married to her ex-husband, Ademidun Ojo. Ojo disclosed this in her interview with media personality Toke…
Akpabio has backing of all senators…. there’s no plot to impeach him – Aide
Eseme Eyiboh, special adviser on media to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, says the upper legislative chamber is stable under his principal’s leadership. Eyiboh said this in reaction to reports indicating that…
Big lie! I didn’t meet Tinubu at Alake’s birthday – Obasanjo
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has denied the claim that he met with President Bola Tinubu at the 80th birthday reception of the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo on Thursday. A video clip on a TikTok…
Kano tricycle rider gets N400,000 reward after returning missing N15m to Chadian Owner
A 22-year-old tricycle rider identified as Auwalu Salisu has returned N15 million that was forgotten by a passenger who came from Chad to buy goods in Kano. Salisu returned the money after it was announced on a radio…
We want justice, Mohbad was fighting Naira Marley over unpaid royalties before his death –…
The family of Mohbad has once again dropped another bombshell that could further implicate Naira Marley and his record label, Marlian Music. In a statement issued on Saturday afternoon, the family revealed that Mohbad…
It’ll take Igbo 20-25 years of hard work to produce president of Nigeria – Igbokwe
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr. Joe Igbokwe has said it would take the Igbo ethnic group 20-25 years of hard work to produce the president of…
Lagos postpones planned closure of Third Mainland Bridge indefinitely
The Lagos State Government has postponed the planned closure of some parts of Third Mainland Bridge for repair indefinitely. The government had planned closure of the bridge for two Sundays for palliative works to be…
Obasanjo given 3-day ultimatum to apologise or face ‘untold reprisals’
Yoruba Council Worldwide has issued a three-day ultimatum to former President Olusegun Obasanjo to apologise for showing disrespect to Oyo monarchs in Iseyin on Friday. The group in a statement blasted the former…
Nigerian govt rebuilds high school destroyed by earthquake in Haiti
As part of efforts to strengthen existing bilateral relations between Nigeria and Haiti, the federal government has completed the construction of Benoit Batraville High School located in Saut-D’eau, Haiti.…
New report shows Nigerians spent N517billion on beer from January to June 2023
Consumers of alcoholic beverages in Nigeria drank beer worth N517.29 billion between January and June 2023, data from companies that filed their financial results with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) revealed.…
Davido offers flying interviewer to Lagos on private jet
Singer Davido has generated reactions over the offer to lavishly pamper a Caucasian interviewer, Amelia Dimoldenberg aboard his premium private jet. The gesture made many wonder if he was planning to…
Kogi, Lagos, Rivers most expensive states to reside – NBS
The latest Consumer Price Index data released by the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics revealed that Kogi, Lagos, and Rivers are the most expensive…
Lagos Business School to host U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, Wally Adeyemo in a landmark…
In a momentous move to foster U.S.-Nigeria economic relations, Lagos Business School (LBS) has announced that it will host…
Ten Hag Unsure If Sancho Will Play For Man United Again
Erik ten Hag said on Friday he does not know whether exiled forward Jadon Sancho will ever play for Manchester United again. Sancho has been banished to train away from United’s first team after the England…
Special counsel seeks ‘narrowly tailored’ gag order against Trump, citing…
Special counsel Jack Smith and his team have requested a federal judge in Washington, D.C., impose a "narrowly tailored" order…