Tinubu’s government: Jostle for juicy positions begins
The scramble for top positions in the cabinet of President-elect Bola Tinubu has commenced ahead of the forthcoming inauguration on May 29. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on March 1, declared the All Progressives Congress, APC, flagbearer the winner of the keenly contested presidential poll. Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar – Labour Party, LP, […]
Yakubu: I don’t fear death, I’ll rather go down fighting for justice – Falz
Nigerian hip-hop artist, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has revealed why he does confrontational music. In a recent interview with Arise TV, Falz said he was not afraid of death, stressing that life in Nigeria is not meaningful. The multi-talented entertainer featured on the programme ‘Music as a Socio-political Tool’, on the heels of […]
Bayelsa Guber Primaries: APC Southern Ijaw Ward 3 and 4 Express Satisfaction in Selection Process of Delegates, Outcome of Congresses
Members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Bayelsa state have expressed satisfaction on the peaceful conduct and outcome of the Party’s Ward Congresses held statewide on Thursday. The congresses in the various wards elected adhoc delegates ahead of the party primaries schedule to hold on 14th April, 2023. In Olugbobiri Community, headquarter of Ward […]
World Athletics has banned transgender women from competing in female category at international events
The governing body’s president, Lord Coe, said no transgender athlete who had gone through male puberty would be permitted to compete in female world ranking competitions from 31 March. A working group will be set up to conduct further research into the transgender eligibility guidelines. “We’re not saying no forever,” he said. Under previous rules, […]
PDP, APC underestimated ‘Obidients’ — Labaran Maku
A former Minister of Information and National Orientation, Labaran Maku, on Tuesday admitted that many in the camps of the ruling All Progressives Congress and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, underestimated the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, and his supporters known as the ‘Obidients’. Maku, who is a PDP chieftain from Nasarawa […]
Just in : IPOB urges Igbo outside South-East to return home for 2023 census
In a statement by IPOB’s Director of Media and Publicity, Emma Powerful, the group has called on Igbo people living outside the South-East region to return home for the 2023 census. According to Powerful, this is to ensure that the actual population size of the Igbo is accurately ascertained and to prove that they are […]
Nigerian Communications Commission Denies Allegations of Telephone Tracking, Leakage
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has denied claims of telephone tracking and leakage against it in the media. The NCC Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, debunked the allegations and stated that the commission does not and cannot “track” nor “leak” telephone conversations of anyone by the provisions of the Nigerian Communication Act (NCA) 2003 […]
APC Rivers state chapter suspends chairman over alleged anti-party activities, financial misappropriation, as party member defects to PDP
The Rivers state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its chairman, Emeka Beke, due to allegations of financial misappropriation and anti-party activities. The State Executive Council of the APC made the announcement during a press conference. The SEC also accused the former Minister of Transportation and state leader of the party, Rotimi […]
Plateau State Police Command Seals House of Assembly Complex Amidst Speakership Crisis
The Plateau State Police Command has taken measures to secure the House of Assembly complex following a speakership crisis. The entrance has been barricaded, and security personnel are stationed at the gates and the surroundings. A road linking the Terminus Market to the Plateau Specialist Hospital through the assembly complex has been blocked to prevent […]
Popular Nigerian Skit-maker, Girlfriend Die In Fatal Accident
Fans were filled with tears of disbelief over the sudden demise of a Port Harcourt-based Skit-maker, John Kennedy Kanu, who died in a ghastly road accident. The late Mr. Kanu was also the CEO and Manager of a well-known channel and e-ticketing company called, Reelwood TV. He died after his vehicle crashed into a parked […]
