Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has claimed that he turned down ‘life-changing’ money offered to him in the build-up to the 2023 presidential elections to campaign against Labour Party candidate, Peter Obi. He made the claim while responding to critics who said he was entitled to demand that Peter Obi promote his…
Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has expressed frustration over the actions of trolls who refer to her in despicable terms when they disagree with her on social media. She stated that the practice was draining and urged them to be more intelligent in their responses. The movie star asserted that most online trolls are deliberately dull….
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the recent spate of attacks in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. He lamented the incident where several communities were thrown into mourning following the killing of entire families in what he described as “yet another senseless attack.” In…
The Supreme Court on Friday removed Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party. In a unanimous judgment, a five-member panel of the Supreme Court set aside the decision of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which had recognised Abure as the party’s national chairman. The apex court in its decision, held that…
The suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has revealed that it was her husband’s idea for her to arrive by helicopter during her visit to her constituency. Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television program hosted by Seun Akinbaloye, Natasha explained the decision behind her dramatic entrance. The Kogi State government had earlier imposed…
VEHICULAR movement were Wednesday evening, grounded along Old Lagos – Agbor Road, Boji-Boji Agbor in Ika South Local Government Area, Delta State, following several hours of torrential downpour. Vehicles were trapped and some motorcycles swept away as they battled to negotiate their way out of the flooded road. No casualty was however, recorded in the…
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday dismissed social media reports that he collapsed last week, describing them as the handiwork of individuals attempting to score cheap political points. Wike addressed the speculation after inspecting four ongoing projects in the FCT, including the International Conference Centre (ICC), reaffirming his commitment to delivering on…
The vice president, Kashim Shettima, has departed Abuja for Dakar, Senegal, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the country’s 65th Independence Day Anniversary celebrations. Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice-President, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. The News…
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC on Thursday said the petition to recall the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has not met the requirements of the constitution. INEC in a tweet on its ‘X’ handle said; “The petition for the recall of the Senator representing the Kogi Central Senatorial District has not met the…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has attributed the severe gridlock experienced on Wednesday to poor communication by relevant authorities. Despite a directive from the Minister of Works, David Umahi, to suspend the closure of the Independence Bridge for rehabilitation, Sanwo-Olu has clarified that the repair work must continue due to safety concerns. Speaking during an…
