Balogun Adewale Akanji, popularly known as Barry Showkey, is set to make a grand return to the music scene with his much-anticipated single “ROBOROBO,” scheduled for release on May 15, 2025. Barry Showkey is the son of the legendary Fuji music pioneer, Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, also known as Alhaji Agba Barusati, who is widely credited…
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has finally admitted that it made errors that affected students’ performance during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The Registrar of the Board, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, admitted to this during an ongoing press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday. Oloyede said, “What should have been a moment of joy…
The National Secretary, All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr Ajibola Basiru has disclosed that he is vying for Governor Ademola Adeleke’s seat due to his lack of capacity to lead the state to prosperity. In a congratulatory message to celebrate the Governor’s 65th birthday issued by his media office on Wednesday, the former Senator said the…
Barrister Njoku Jude Njoku, a UK-based human rights lawyer, has accused the federal government of violating local and international laws in the extradition and trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In a statement issued Tuesday in Abuja, Njoku warned the case threatens Nigeria’s democracy and rule of law. Njoku…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to remain focused on driving Nigeria’s development and maintaining national unity, stating that he would not be distracted from doing what is right for the country. Tinubu made this known through the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during the launch of the autobiography of former Governor…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Fred Ajudua, a Lagos-based socialite and businessman, in connection with an alleged $1.43 million fraud. The arrest took place in Abuja on Tuesday, following a Supreme Court order issued on Friday, 5 May 2025, which revoked his bail and directed that he be remanded in the…
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Dave Umahi, the Minister of Works and other ministers are heading to an International Press Conference in London, the United Kingdom, where they will present their ministries’ achievements Bode Adeyemi, the Project Internal Coordinator of the President Bola Tinubu Midterm Legacy Projects Review Committee, made this…
Former Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has called on President Bola Tinubu to settle the ₦45 billion debt owed to the late Chief MKO Abiola by the Nigerian government. Lamido made this appeal during the public presentation of his book, “Being True To Myself,” held in Abuja on Tuesday. While delivering his vote of…
The three Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senators from Kebbi, who defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), have expressed reasons for their actions. The senators – Adamu Aliero (Kebbi Central); Yahaya Abdullahi (Kebbi North) and Garba Maidoki (Kebbi South), announced their defections at the plenary on Tuesday. The trio, in separate letters to the…
Former Vice Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the South West, Dr Eddy Olafeso, has issued a stern warning to individuals undermining efforts to revitalise the party, declaring that karma will catch up with them. Olafeso, who was inducted into the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT), spoke during a chat in Abuja, where…
