The family of the late former Governor of Oyo State, Otunba Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala, has been thrown into deeper turmoil as his first daughter, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Alao-Aderinto, has filed a suit at the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan, seeking a DNA test to confirm the biological children of the deceased. In the suit,…
After extensive deliberations, the Nigeria National Coalition Group (NNCG) has formally submitted an application to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the registration of a new political party, dubbed the All Democratic Alliance (ADA). This development comes as a significant step in the country’s political landscape. The application, dated June 19, 2025, and stamped…
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA– The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, sitting at Maitama, has granted bail to the suspended Senator for Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, to the tune of N50million. The court, in a ruling that was delivered by Justice Chizoba Orji, rejected application the Federal Government made for the defendant who…
In a move that has sparked widespread criticism, Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State, a Catholic Reverend Father, declared a public holiday to facilitate President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to the state. The declaration came just days after terrorists killed over 200 people in the state, leaving many to question the timing and rationale…
Zenith Bank Plc has emerged as the Best Bank in Nigeria in the Global Finance Magazine’s Best Banks Awards 2021, retaining the award for the second successive year. The bank was among other banks from 35 countries in Africa recognised as the prestigious US magazine, Global Finance announced its 28th Annual Best Bank Awards Winners…
The late elder statesman and former Ohanaeze Ndigbo President -General, Chief (Engr. Dr. ) Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has left behind a final Will that bans his wife, Lolo Frances from remarrying. The document, released on June 16, 2025, and managed by Will administrator Chief Chukwuma Ekomaru (SAN), outlines how the respected businessman and politician’s wealth is…
A 25-year-old Nigerian woman, Ifeoluwa Akinwunmi, risks up to 20 years jail in India after she was allegedly caught in possession of drugs worth over N1.8bn. Akinwunmi, who is said to be a hairstylist and nail artist, was arrested last Tuesday by operatives of the Anti-Narcotics Wing of the Central Crime Branch in Bengaluru. She…
Aliyu Audu, The Senior Special Assistant to President on Public Affairs Former Senior Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Public Affairs, Aliyu Audu, has revealed that he resigned from the administration to actively work against Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Audu made the statement during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday. He…
A Police Officer attached to the Bauchi State Command ,Superintendent of Police ,Mustapha Garba on Saturday June 14 died in a fatal accident while on his way to his own wedding. Garba and two of his friends were confirmed dead at the hospital where they were evacuated to after the horrendous accident. The Police Statement…
A Nigerian Healthcare worker, Adewale Kudabo, accused for sexually assaulting a female patient has been jailed to 12-month imprisonment. According to The Press (Yorkpress.co.uk) on Wednesday, Kudabo was working as a health care worker at York Hospital when the sexual assault offences happened, as stated by the prosecutor, Henry Fernnandez. Judge Alex Menary said Kudabo had…
