A former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on Tuesday, lamented the state of disunity in the country saying that this is one flaw that has hindered the country from achieving greatness and being the leading light of the entire black race. Obasanjo said that despite the uninspiring situation of things in the country, he…
The Lagos State Government has finally received the toxicology report for late singer Mohbad, conducted in the United States. Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Lawal Pedro made this announcement on October 21, 2024, during a press conference commemorating his first year in office. According to Pedro, the delay in the case was due to…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the commencement of Computer-Based Tests (CBT) for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates – Second Series. The CBT exams will begin on Friday, October 25, and run until Friday, December 20, 2024. In a press release on Tuesday, WAEC revealed that…
The bill to amend the 1999 Constitution to create new Oyo and Ibadan States has scaled second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill, sponsored by Akeem Adeyemi, the son of the Late Alafin Adeyemi, and six others, seeks to create Oyo State with Oyo town as the capital, while the remaining part should…
MTN Nigeria, the country’s largest telecom operator, has stressed the urgent need for the telecommunications sector to return to profitability to sustain its operations. The Chief Executive Officer of MTN, Karl Toriola, made this known on Monday during a tour of MTN’s facilities by Fellows of the Media Innovation Programme in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. The MTN…
Fast-rising Nigerian Afro Street Pop artist Obk Agba delivered an electrifying performance at the Industry Nite event held on Saturday, October 26th, at Trib3 Lounge, located on Ajose Adeogun, Lagos. The event attracted a star-studded audience, including prominent music executives such as Mathew Ohio and Jimoh Lekan, alongside representatives from Boomplay Nigeria. Obk Agba captivated…
Farouk Lawan, a former member of the house of representatives, has been released from prison after serving his five-year jail term over bribery. Lawan left the Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja, the nation’s capital, on Tuesday. He was the chairman of the house of representatives ad hoc committee probing the multi-billion naira petrol subsidy fraud…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has issued a warning to roadside beggars to desist from the act or risk being arrested by enforcement agents. The minister disclosed at Katampe during the flag-off ceremony of the construction of the access road to the newly flag-off judges’ quarters. He lamented that the number of persons who stay…
The Senate is currently in a closed-door session following a motion on an issue of privilege raised by the Deputy Senate Leader, Oyelola Ashiru. Ashiru moved a motion of urgent national importance, citing Orders 9, 10, 41, and 52 of the Senate Standing Rules. Ashiru explained, “Order 9 refers to privileges and the rights enjoyed…
Controversial crossdresser, Okuneye Idris, otherwise known as Bobrisky, is currently in detention at the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex, Alagbon, Lagos State, where he spent the night in a cell at the police facility. A source, who confirmed the development to our correspondent, said further directives were being awaited regarding Okuneye’s case, adding that he…