Philip Shaibu, Edo State Deputy Governor, says he would not be frightened out of the governorship race on September 21 because he has what it takes to win. Shaibu revealed this on Thursday, when he returned his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) nomination form for the gubernatorial race to the party’s national secretariat in Abuja.The deputy…
The federal government has increased efforts to safeguard the country’s natural resources, with the presidential inter-ministerial committee holding a larger meeting with service heads. Dr. Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, convened an inter-ministerial group that met with security chiefs in Abuja on Thursday. Left to right: The lineup includes the Inspector General of…
Detectives at the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex in Alagbion, Ikoyi, Lagos, have found N50 million that was purportedly taken out of the compromised bank account of Mr. John Okafor, a popularly known as Mr. Ibu, an ailing Nollywood star. As a result, Onyebuchi Okafor, the son of Mr. Ibu, and Jasmine Okekeagwu, his lover,…
Former Big Brother Naija reality show housemate, Seyi Awolowo, has disclosed plans to venture into politics. Seyi said this when discussing the expectations society has of him due to his status as “Awolowo’s child.” The 33-year-old reality personality is the grandson of chief Obafemi Awolowo, a well-known politician and nationalist from Nigeria who was instrumental…
Victor Osimhen, a striker for the Super Eagles and Napoli, describes Rema as “one of the biggest artistes in the world.” In a recent interview, Osimhen talked about the globalization of Afrobeats with CBS Sports Golazo. The 25-year-old included Rema among Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy as “one of the biggest artistes in the world…
DJ Big N, also known as Nonso Temisan Ajufo, a Mavin Records disc jockey, has said that there is a surge in kidnappers of Lagos State. Big N asked the public to exercise caution and safeguard themselves and their loved ones, saying he can “categorically” certify that kidnappers are now in the state. He wrote, “I…
After spending months in the US, famed Nigerian artist Davido’s wife Chioma Adeleke has finally returned to her homeland, to the joy of Nigerians. A few residents went to the airport to greet the well-known chef who was returning to the nation. Remember when sometime last year, Chioma traveled to the United States to give…
A coalition comprising 23 Fulani groups, dedicated to promoting lasting peace in the nation, has lauded the Military for maintaining an “aggressive posture” across various operational zones. Under the umbrella of the Conference of Fulbe Group for Peace and Human Rights (COFUGOHR), this amalgamated group emphasized the resilience, determination, and patriotic zeal exhibited by troops…
Dr. Olayide Owolabi Adelami has been confirmed as the new Deputy Governor of Ondo State by the State House of Assembly, barely 24 hours after his nomination was submitted for screening. The vacancy for the Deputy Governor arose following the passing of former Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and the subsequent appointment of Honorable Lucky Aiyedatiwa as…
Singer Simi from Nigeria has stated that she never planned to wed a musician. In an appearance for the podcast “Tea With Tay,” the singer made this statement when recounting how she first met her husband, Adekunle Gold. Simi claimed to have met Adekunle while working as a graphic designer and mistakenly believed him to…
