The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has set up a 97-member local organising coronation committee to oversee activities for the ceremony fixed for April 5, 2025. The monarch, in a statement by his Chief of Staff, Rotimi Osuntola, in Ibadan, the state capital, announced a former Independent National Electoral Commission Commissioner, Kunle Ogunmola, as…
A former Minister of Lands and Housing, Nduese Essien, has dismissed insinuations that Senate President Godswill Akpabio is behind the petition submitted to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission against former Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel. An anti-graft organisation, the Network Against Corruption and Trafficking, had in late January called for a thorough investigation…
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, indefinitely adjourned the trial of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, after he reiterated his refusal to be tried before Justice Binta Nyako. Justice Nyako announced the adjournment on Monday following Kanu’s insistence that his case be transferred to a court in…
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has directed that henceforth, “No operative should be seen carrying assault arms (rifles) while dressed in civilian attire (mufti).” He also issued a stern warning to all officers regarding serious breaches of human rights, emphasizing the duty of the Force to uphold these rights. Speaking during a virtual…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has revealed why he visited ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, on Monday. Recall that Atiku was Obasanjo’s deputy from 1999 to 2007. The former number two citizen’s convoy arrived at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta at 12:36pm. Accompanying Atiku were former Cross River and Sokoto…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that candidates below the age of 16 may be considered for admission into tertiary institutions if they achieve an outstanding score of 80% or higher in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Given that the UTME is graded out of 400 marks, this translates to a…
The Lagos State Government has announced an eight-hour road closure and traffic diversion in preparation for the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon scheduled for Saturday, February 15, 2025. State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, made the announcement on Tuesday, stating that the marathon will take place between 5:00 am and 1:00 pm. Osiyemi explained that…
The Justice Watch Initiative (JWI) has commended the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, for his bold and transformative reforms aimed at improving transparency, accountability, and professionalism in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). In a statement, the President of JWI, Ilechukwu Obiorah, described the IGP’s recent directives, particularly those addressing indiscriminate case transfers, misuse…
Popular Nigerian social media influencer Peller has revealed that he makes an average of ₦20 million on TikTok. Speaking during a recent interview on Rubbin Minds, hosted by Ebuka, Peller gave a breakdown of how he profits from his Tiktok live sessions, and his change in strategy to maximise profit. When asked about his TikTok revenue, Peller addressed…
BBNaija star Sheggz has answered a burning question fans have asked for years regarding his relationship with fellow BBNaija star Bella.Recall that Bella and Sheggz met during their time on the Big Brother Naija show back in 2022 and hit it off immediately, and soon their happy relationship quickly became a fan favorite ‘ship’. Now…
