Kenyan President William Ruto has stirred up a storm on social media with his provocative question about the romantic prowess of Kenyan men, as an increasing number of the countryâs women are choosing to marry Nigerians. To add a personal touch to the story, itâs worth noting that Mr Rutoâs daughter, June, married a Nigerian,…
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has countered Peter Obiâs stance on the closure of the plumbing materials markets by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). As part of its fight against the proliferation of counterfeit drugs in Nigeria, NAFDAC recently shut down the entire Head Bridge Market in Onitsha…
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, officially moved into the Speakerâs office at the Lagos State House of Assembly Complex on Monday. Videos circulating on social media on Monday showed supporters praising God and praying for her as she assumed office. Meanwhile, the Assembly Complex has heightened security ahead of…
Former Presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has slammed some ex- presidential aspirants for their involvement in online trends aimed at undermining President Bola Tinubu. According to Omokri, these individuals are diminishing their credibility by engaging in what seems like petty and juvenile behavior. Omokri pointed out that despite their previous political aspirations, these former candidates are…
Abayomi Arabambi, the factional national publicity secretary of the Labour Party, has disclosed that Peter Obi, the partyâs 2023 presidential candidate, will soon be expelled for engaging in anti-party activities. Arabambi said Obi, who recently declared support for the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC), is aware that it is unconstitutional for him to belong to…
Sheikh Muhammad Habbibullah Adam Abdullah El-Ilory, Director of the Arabic and Islamic Training Centre (Markaz) and Founder of Markaz University College, has strongly criticised renewed calls for establishing Shariâa courts in parts of Yorubaland. The Islamic scholar stated that these demands, which have sparked debate within and beyond the Muslim community, are driven by self-interest…
Governors elected on the platform of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have drawn a battle line with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Mr Nyesom Wike, over the crisis in the Rivers State chapter of the party. The governors, Saturday Vanguard gathered may also move against the National Chairman, Amb. Umar…
Residents of Kasuwan-Garba town in Mariga Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State on Saturday evening lynched and set a woman ablaze over an alleged blasphemous remark against Prophet Muhammad. The woman, identified as Amaye, a food vendor, was said to have made the alleged blasphemous remarks at her restaurant after a customer jokingly expressed…
The price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol, continues its free fall in Nigeria after six depots slashed the price to heighten competition in the downstream sector of the Nigerian Petroleum industry. Incoming reports indicate that Hyde, Pinnacle, Aiteo Emadeb, First Royal, and MENJ have reduced their prices to match the ongoing…
The President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has denied reports suggesting that the Department of State Services (DSS) has taken over the National Assembly premises to halt an alleged impeachment plot against him. Akpabio made the clarification on the floor of the Senate on Wednesday. He described the report as âfake newsâ and jokingly…