Rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has sparked controversy after some fans misunderstood his recent sarcastic post targeted at singer Davido. The rapper asked the 30 Billion Gang boss not to release his upcoming fifth studio album, 5ive, under his own record label but instead under Kcee and E-Money’s label, 5ive Star Music. On…
President John Mahama of Ghana has explained to journalists why he visited President Bola Tinubu on Thursday at the State House, Abuja. President Mahama said he was in Nigeria to thank Tinubu for honouring him with his (Tinubu) presence during his swearing in. Also, he came update Tinubu on diplomatic efforts with the military leaders…
The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the alleged abuse of tax incentives, waivers, and exemptions, which has reportedly cost the federal government an estimated N8 trillion in lost revenue. Its decision followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by the member representing Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency, Osun State, Oluwole…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly denied allegations linking him to purported financial dealings involving Lagos State funds, describing the claims as a politically motivated smear campaign. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, the Atiku Media Office dismissed reports suggesting that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu provided funds…
Drivers on the government-backed ride-hailing service LagRide have accused the company’s management of extortion, lack of transparency and ill-treatment. LagRide is a ride-hailing company jointly owned by the Lagos State Government and CIG Motors Co. Ltd, a Chinese state-owned automaker of GAC Motors. The crisis between the drivers and the management of the ride-hailing company…
President Bola Tinubu, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Thursday joined other Nigerians to celebrate the life and times of a former Presidential Spokesman, Dr Doyin Okupe. Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu and others paid tributes to Okupe at the Service of Songs organised to honour him in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Okupe,…
The Presidency said on Thursday that President Bola Tinubu would mark his 73rd birthday on Friday with a special prayer at the Abuja National Mosque. The President’s 73rd birthday comes up on Saturday, March 29. A statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said Tinubu has solicited…
Bisola Kola-Daisi, first child of the late former governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, has died at age 42. Mrs Kola-Daisi died in the United Kingdom, according to an announcement on Thursday. It was gathered that she died after a brief illness. Her husband wrote on social media: “The world has lost a shining star….
The House of Representatives has rescinded its decision on the second reading of a bill seeking to strip the Vice President, governors, and deputy governors of immunity, as well as a bill advocating the death penalty. The decision was taken after Majority Leader, Julius Ihonvbere, moved a motion during Thursday’s plenary, which was presided over…
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, chairman of the Silverbird Group, has reacted to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s claim that Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Senate, is a corrupt politician. Atiku recently claimed in an interview with journalist Adesuwa Giwa-Osagie, emphasising that he received reports of Akpabio’s corruption while in office as Governor of Anambra State….
