The Labour Party’s leadership crisis took a decisive turn on Friday as the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed Julius Abure’s case against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), affirming he is no longer the party’s National Chairman. In Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1523/2025, the court struck out Abure’s suit for want of jurisdiction, echoing the Supreme…
Panic gripped parts of Ibadan on Friday night following reports that Fresh FM, one of the city’s leading radio stations, was on fire. The alert was first posted on the official Facebook page of Samuel Ibikunle Arugbobois, who urged members of the public to spread the word and contact the nearest fire service station for…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, says Nigeria would have been like the United States of America if it had produced two presidents with the leadership qualities of incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking on Wednesday during a campaign in Esan Central for the forthcoming Edo Central by-election, Okpebholo hailed Tinubu’s leadership style and economic reforms,…
Bukola Olopade, director-general of the National Sports Commission (NSC), says the Super Falcons will receive the $100,000 promised to the team by President Bola Tinubu for winning the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). On July 26, the Super Falcons won Nigeria’s 10th WAFCON title in Morocco. Two days later, Tinubu pledged a reward of…
The Federal Government, through the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), has opened applications for a zero-interest loan designed to improve the welfare of tertiary institution staff across Nigeria. The initiative aims to enhance staff well-being, support professional development, and promote financial independence, addressing systemic issues in the sector. The federal government on Thursday launched…
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has appointed a Chinese national, Mr. Li Zhensheng, as Economic Adviser to the state government. Mohammed made the announcement on Thursday during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the China Global Promotion Cooperation Research Centre in Bauchi. According to him, the move is aimed at positioning Bauchi as…
Dangote Group has confirmed that one of its trucks was involved in an accident that left Ruth Otabor, sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner Phyna, with severe injuries. The incident occurred in Auchi, Edo State, and Ruth’s leg was amputated due to the severity of the accident. In response, Dangote Group has pledged…
The Tinubu Support Group (TMF) has declared total support for All Progressive Congress, APC, House of Representatives candidate, Hon. Wale Olatunji Murphy ahead of By-election. Speaking with newsmen on Friday, TMF Coordinator in Oyo state, Hon. Adeyemo Abdullateef Alao said Ibadan North should shun any sugarcoated politician and vote for the right candidate. He said,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a major shake-up at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), replacing the current management team with new leadership. Veteran media executive Rotimi Richard Pedro has been appointed as the new Director-General of the state broadcaster. Other key appointments include Katsina State’s Karimah Bello as Executive Director of Marketing, Stella Din…
Bodybuilding champion Hayley McNeff died last Friday, with the news confirmed on Wednesday. She was 37. According to an obituary published on Boston, the death of the Concord, Mass., native was “unexpected but peaceful.” “Hayley was like a beam of light in this world. She had boundless energy and was very determined to achieve whatever…