After a thorough investigation into the recent allegations of sexual harassment leveled against the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina, Democracy Watch News can confirm that the claims are part of a well-coordinated character assassination attempt aimed at tarnishing his reputation. Our independent inquiry, which involved speaking with university staff,…
A medical doctor, Lawan Ado, has been arrested by security operatives for treating wounded bandits in Katsina State. Among his patients is a notorious bandit, Usman Modi-Modi on whose head a N50million bounty was placed. Dr Ado allegedly treated the injured bandits in the Safana Local Government Area and other adjoining communities. In a video,…
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has asked the Comptroller General of Nigerian Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, to answer a petition before the Committee over the refusal of some top officials of the service to leave the service after their due retirement dates. While issuing the summons, the House noted that the CG…
Nigerian street singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has turned to God for help as he battles legal challenges. Last week, the Ogun State government sealed his uncompleted building and hotel over alleged illegal development without an approval permit, detaining some of his customers and workers. In response, Portable shared a video of himself…
The Tajudeen Baruwa -led faction of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has urged President Tinubu to prevail on Musiliu Akinsanya, also known as ‘MC Oluomo’, to vacate the national office of the union in Abuja. Mr. Tolu Babaleye, the Counsel to the Baruwa faction made the appeal at a press conference in…
As Valentine’s Day 2025 draws near, couples in long-distance relationships can find creative ways to overcome the challenges of being apart and strengthen their bond. Even if you can’t physically hold hands or share a meal together, you can still make the day special by exchanging thoughtful gifts and organizing virtual dates. These small but…
Nigeria’s most prestigious music award show, Headies has released the highly anticipated nominations list for its 17th edition. According to the list, which was made public on Wednesday, Odumodublvck, whose real name is Tochukwu Ojogwu, leads the pack with an impressive five nominations. Ayra Starr and Shallipopi trailed closely behind with three nominations each, while…
The Nigerian Senate has appointed Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North, as the new chairman ad-hoc committee investigating the N11.35 trillion spent on the turnaround maintenance of Nigeria’s refineries from 2010 to date. Nwoko replaces the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who chaired the committee until his passing in July 2024. Ubah was assigned the role after…
General Superintendent of the Holy Spirit Mission, Ikeja in Lagos, Bishop Charles Ighele, has called for a Valentine’s Day celebration ban in Nigeria. Mr Ighele made the call in an interview in Lagos against the backdrop of immorality associated with Valentine’s Day. He said the day had been misconstrued as promoting romantic relationships rather than…
The Anambra State government has intensified its crackdown on fake native doctors and criminal activities by sealing a shrine in Umuofor village, Okija, in Ihiala Local Government Area. The shrine, allegedly operated by Ekene Igboegbueze, a self-proclaimed native doctor who promises unsuspecting individuals super wealth, was shut down following numerous complaints from Okija residents. Special…