Former Senate Minority Leader and Senator representing Abia Central District (APGA), Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, has urged former Military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, to write his own book and document his firsthand account of the 1966 coup, which has been misleadingly labeled an “Igbo coup.” Abaribe issued this challenge on Thursday while addressing a…
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has suspended the acting Head of Service and Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Salisu Mustapha, with immediate effect over alleged salary deductions and non-payment of some civil servants’ salaries. In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, the governor directed Mustapha to step aside to allow for an unhindered…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has scheduled its governorship primary election for April 5, 2025, ahead of the Anambra State governorship election on November 8, 2025. In a statement signed by the party’s National Organizing Secretary, Ifeanyi Mbaeri, APGA announced that the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms will begin on Friday,…
Thirty-six of the 40 members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have reaffirmed their support for Speaker Mojisola Meranda, following the forceful takeover of her office by ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. The lawmakers gathered at the Assembly garden on Thursday, standing by their February 17 vote of confidence in Meranda, despite Obasa’s return, allegedly…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has called for her Senate probe proceedings to be broadcast live to ensure transparency. Referred to the Senate’s Ethics and Disciplinary Committee following a dispute with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over seating arrangements, Akpoti-Uduaghan stated she is prepared to face the panel but insists the proceedings must not be…
The Federal Government has announced plans to increase electricity tariffs for customers outside the Band-A category to enhance the liquidity of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). The proposed hike aims to bring tariffs for other customer categories closer to the N206/kW paid by Band-A customers, who number about two million. Speaking at the public…
Confusion engulfed the Lagos State House of Assembly as ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa stormed the complex on Thursday, allegedly attempting to resume duty. According to sources, Obasa arrived at the Assembly around 11:30 AM, accompanied by heavily armed police officers and civil defence personnel. The development has thrown the Assembly into disarray, especially as the…
ST. IVES. WIMBIZ SET TONE FOR CONVERSATIONS ON HEALTH AND WELLNESS Friday, February 21, 2025 will go down in the memories of those who attended the WIMBIZ February 2025 Lagos Roundtable as both epochal and definitive in the area of health and wellness as the highlight of the event was the presentation by Dr. Babatunde Okewale, Chairman…
Afrobeat singer and activist Seun Kuti has opened up about his late father, the legendary Fela Kuti, and how he was raised. Speaking during his recent Instagram live session, Seun revealed that Fela often had white women living in their household alongside his many black female companions. He recalled growing up with at least two…
Mr Aloba, the father of late Nigerian singer Mohbad, has caused a stir after expressing his displeasure with the fact that Mohbad bought plots of land in his son’s name.On February 26, 2025, a clip from Mr Aloba’s TikTok live session made the rounds on social media where he openly questioned his late son’s decision….
