In a dramatic display of discontent, two masquerades led a group of youths in Omu-Aran, Kwara State, to protest against exorbitant electricity bills and the sudden upgrade of their billing classification from Band C to Band A. The protesters gathered at Bareke Roundabout, carrying placards with messages like Omu-Aran Says No to Band A and…
A suspected thief, allegedly identified as Jeremiah Kosesochi Nwoke has reportedly died while attempting to cart away the Agemo statue located at the Itoro Roundabout in Ijebu Ode. The incident, which occurred overnight, has thrown residents into shock as the statue stands near the roundabout leading to the ultramodern palace of the Awujale of Ijebuland….
Christian Chukwu, a former captain and head coach of the Super Eagles, has passed away at the age of 74. The football icon reportedly died in the early hours of Saturday, though the exact circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear at the time of this report. Dr. Olusegun Odegbami, his long-time friend and teammate,…
CAPTION L-R: Secretary of the France-Nigeria Business Council, Jean Haas; Chairman, Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), Lord Jonathan Marland; Lord Mayor of London, Alastair King; Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, CFR; Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR; Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Governor of Enugu…
Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a N5 billion defamation lawsuit against her colleague, Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, for allegedly making false and malicious statements about her. The lawsuit, filed on April 7, 2025, claims Nwaebonyi’s comments on Channels TV’s “Sunrise Daily” program and other platforms severely damaged her reputation. Alleged Defamatory Statements Nwaebonyi allegedly referred…
…….Commends UBA’s Role in Facilitating Africa’s Development, The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, Wednesday, stated that building bridges between international capitals and African markets remains an important factor in advancing economic opportunities. Dr Adesina emphasised this when he paid a courtesy visit to the United Bank for Africa (UBA UK) Limited office in…
There is ongoing controversy surrounding the rumored resignation of Baba Ahmed, the Special Adviser on Political Matters to President Bola Tinubu. Ahmed, who is also a former spokesperson for the Northern Elders Forum, has reportedly expressed a desire to step down from his position, though no official resignation has been tendered. Since news of his…
Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, Special Adviser on Political Matters to President Bola Tinubu, has resigned from his position, citing personal reasons. The resignation was submitted about two weeks ago, but it’s unclear if the presidency has formally accepted it. Baba-Ahmed, a former Northern Elders Forum spokesperson, played a key role in representing the presidency at high-level…
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan The petition seeking the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing the Kogi Central Senatorial District, has failed to meet the constitutional requirements outlined in Section 69(a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended). INEC in a tweet on its ‘X’ handle said; “The petition for the recall of…
Nigeria is at a critical crossroads, one that challenges not just the nation’s political integrity but its very identity. This crisis is not marked by war or famine, but by a deep and troubling internal issue that questions the fairness of the judicial system and the moral foundation of the country. At the heart of…
