Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has commissioned the road leading to the Chinua Achebe International Airport, Umueri, naming it “Willie Obiano Boulevard” in honor of his predecessor, Chief Willie Obiano. Governor Soludo described the occasion as more than symbolic, emphasizing that it sends a strong message of unity, continuity, and respect for those who…
The US-based Institute of Law Research & Development (ILAWDUN), on Monday, called on President Bola Tinubu to reverse the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, warning that failure to do so could irreparably damage his legacy. It stressed that such a decision undermines democratic principles and threatens Nigeria’s constitutional integrity. A statement urging the…
THE First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has donated One billion naira to the National Cancer Fund to aid in the fight against the menace of Cervical Cancer scourge in Nigeria This is as she has called on Nigerians, especially women to speak up and seek appropriate help whenever they have medical challenges. Mrs Tinubu spoke…
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has called on the Federal Government to urgently end the ongoing killings and abductions of unarmed citizens across the country, particularly in Benue and Plateau States, describing the situation as unacceptable and preventable. Falana, who is the Chair of the Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has disclaimed social media reports that its Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has been sacked by President Bola Tinubu. A viral WhatsApp message had indicated that Mahmood was sacked and replaced with one Prof. Olamilekan. “INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmud Yakubu has been replaced with Prof. Bashiru Olamilekan by President Tinubu,”…
Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa has congratulated the newly coronated Alaafin of Oyo , His Majesty Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, on his ascension to the throne as the 46th Alaafin. In her congratulatory message, the Minister acknowledged the significance of the coronation and staff of office which represents…
US President Donald Trump cautioned against “stupid” panic on Monday as a global stock market rout deepened after Beijing retaliated against his tariffs offensive. Shares in New York joined the slump, with all three major US indices falling more than three percent in early trading. European equities were deep in the red but Asia fared…
This year’s Laffmattazz tour with Gbenga Adeyinka D1st and Friends themed ‘About Time Tour’ is set to takeoff at the Jogor Centre, Ibadan on Easter Sunday, 20 April, 2025 with an array of A-list entertainers on the bill. Peter ‘Mr P’ Okoye, one half of the famous P-Square group is headlining the show alongside Terry…
Nollywood actor, Sylvester Madu, aka Shina Rambo, has denied selling okrika (second-hand clothes). Recall that a viral video from 2023 showed the actor selling clothes on the floor of a market in Enugu, which sparked rumours that he was selling okrika. In a recent interview with media personality Patience Yisa, Madu denied being an Okrika…
Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has clarified that his choice to keep his children away from the media is not about hiding their existence.He explained that he made this decision to protect his children. The ‘Cast’ hitmaker disclosed this on social media on Sunday, along with a photograph of himself and his…
