President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting behind closed doors with Rivers State governor, Sir Sim Fubara at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Fubara arrived the seat of power about 6:20p.m., clad in a white caftan and black cap. This is the governor’s first meeting with the President after his six months suspension and the lifting…
The trial of suspended Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, which was schedule to begin on Monday has been stalled due to an objection raised by the defendant. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan is standing trial over cybercrime charges brought against her by the federal government before a Federal High Court in Abuja. Akpoti-Uduaghan was arraigned on June…
Hon. Ajuwon Abiola (AA), an aspirant for the position of House of Assembly, Akinyele constituency II has met with ace broadcaster, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat. Alhaji Oriyomi, the CEO of Popular Ibadan Radio station, Agidigbo FM is the talk of the town with his ‘Oyo Npe O’ (Oyo is calling you) ambition. Speaking on their meeting,…
A key spokesman for Djibouti’s long-ruling president has resigned, denouncing the country’s democratic regression and “nepotistic practices”, according to a statement seen by AFP on Monday. President Ismail Omar Guelleh has held power since 1999, turning the tiny, arid Horn of Africa nation into a reliable international military and maritime hub for the United States…
The Oyo State House of Assembly member representing Ibadan North 1, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Olajide has congratulated the newly elected Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders in Ibadan North local government. Hon. Comforter extended heartfelt congratulations to Alhaji S.A. Mustapha and his entire team on their well-deserved victory as the newly elected PDP Executives of Ibadan…
The presidency has reacted to recent assertion by former Kaduna governor, Nasir-El-Rufai assertion that President Bola Tinubu is plotting to become Nigeria’s life president if re-elected in 2027. El-Rufai said this during a recent visit of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to his home. The former Kaduna governor and Atiku are chieftains of African Democratic…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has said Nigeria adopted the often repeated refrain of his supporters, ‘Nigeria is finished’ in reaction to recent appeal by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu for donations towards completion of the National Library. The First Lady who clocked 65 on Sunday had in an earlier…
A former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central, Senator Shehu Sani, on Sunday urged the Federal Government and relevant authorities to consider replacing the designation of Local Government “Chairman” with the title of “Mayor,” arguing that the current nomenclature does not properly reflect the executive authority of the office. In a post on his official Facebook page,…
The former Governor of Oyo State and the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on Sunday, called on the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, to further foster unity among traditional rulers in the Yoruba-speaking states. He made this call while playing host to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Ogunwusi, who visited him at his Bodija private…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Sunday paid a historic visit to the Bodija residence of the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rasidi Ladoja. The revered monarch arrived in the afternoon to a rousing welcome, marked by drumming, singing, dancing, and jubilant cheers from hundreds of residents who had thronged the venue. The colourful reception…