Popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has sparked controversy following a comment he made ahead of the Fidau prayer held in honour of his late mother, Alhaja Halimah Anifowoshe. The statement, which many deemed offensive, came to light in a video that began trending on Friday. In the clip,…
The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of popular actress, producer and filmmaker, Allwell Ademola, who died on Saturday at the age of 43. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ademola, a Yoruba film star, was pronounced dead at Ancilla Hospital, Agege, Lagos, on Saturday afternoon….
The Senate has passed the Electric Vehicle Transition and Green Mobility Bill 2025, for its second reading. The legislation seeks to create a national framework for Nigeria’s shift to electric vehicles (EVs), promote local manufacturing and strengthen the country’s commitment to environmental sustainability. Sponsored by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (Abia North), the bill received broad…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed reforms to improve the country’s electoral system, following lessons learnt from the 2023 general election and subsequent off-cycle polls. The commission also confirmed it will soon present its legislative proposals to the relevant committees in the Senate and House of Representatives. At a meeting with Resident Electoral…
General Christopher Mustapha, Chief of Defence Staff, says those flying Russian flag in Nigeria have committed a treasonable offence. Speaking after an emergency security session with President Bola Tinubu at Aso Rock, the General vowed that the law would catch up with such people. Warning those calling for coup, Musa said the military had accepted…
A federal appeals court has ruled that most of United States President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs are unlawful, delivering a significant setback to his unilateral attempt to reshape U.S. trade policy. In a 7-4 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit found that Trump’s actions were “invalid as contrary to law,”…
Five prominent kingmakers from Oyo have raised serious concerns over Governor Seyi Makinde’s recent initiative to initiate a new selection process regarding the vacant Alaafin stool. They have labelled the move as illegal and a blatant disregard for judicial proceedings. The kingmakers, High Chief Yusuf AkĂnade, (Bashorun of Oyo); High Chief Wakeel Akindele, (Lagunna of…
It is not easy to be a great leader, but it is possible through hard work and consistency. As an entrepreneur, no doubt, you need leadership skills that can pivot you and your business forward. Leadership is not about audacity but having the right qualities to excel in such a position. You need to be…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Regional Maritime Development Bank and appointed Mr. Adeniran Aderogba as its first President and Chief Executive Officer. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday, describing the development as a historic breakthrough after 16 years of delay. “This is…
PRESS RELEASE Saturday, 20th September, 2025 BTO MUSLIM FAMILY, AKOKO NORTH WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT CHAPTER Under the supervision of our own proactive and supportive Coordinator, Imam Husain, and the capacity-driven Chairman, Alh. Idris M.M, the BTO MUSLIM FAMILY AKOKO NORTH WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT CHAPTER, sincerely appreciates everyone who graced our Inauguration Ceremony, which was held…
