A former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has criticised the Labour Party and its 2023 flagbearer, Peter Obi, describing them as a “short rental” arrangement that lacks the capacity to challenge Nigeria’s political status quo. Sowore made the remarks on Sunday while appearing as a guest on Inside Sources on…
In a move that underscores his commitment to sustainable development and improving the quality of life for his constituents, a formidable aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Bashorun Abdullahi Adekunle Oladeji Eyitayo, popularly known as Omo BAO, has unveiled a comprehensive 7-point agenda at a high-level engagement meeting with key leaders of Ibadan…
The Karu Magistrate’s Court, Abuja, sentenced Frank Ugochukwu, 34, to 10 days of community service on Monday for stealing his employer’s foodstuffs and other items worth N27,800. The magistrate, Haruna Haruna, did not give Mr Ugochukwu any option of a fine. The terms of the sentence include seven days of community service at the Karu…
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade has declared that he is not in a supremacy battle with any monarch in Yorubaland or anywhere in the universe. Oba Owoade stated this in a statement made available to our correspondent by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, on Thursday. The Alaafin explained as…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund on Thursday noted that upkeep loan disbursement is now strictly tied to the academic session of each institution. NELFUND made this known in a statement by signed by its Director of Corporate Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi. “In line with this directive, students shall only be entitled to upkeep loans for their…
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force on Monday dispersed protesters with tear gas in the Maitama area of Abuja. The protesters, who had gathered peacefully to express their grievances, were thrown into disarray as the tear gas canisters sent many scampering for safety. The protest, which is part of a nationwide demonstration spearheaded by the…
The Nigeria Police Force has denied claims that human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, was tortured while in custody, stating that his arrest was based on allegations of forgery, cyberstalking, and other offences. The Force said Sowore was apprehended and released on bail within the constitutionally stipulated 48 hours, under lawful authority,…
Hamas has named Yahya Sinwar, the top official in Gaza who masterminded the October 7 attacks in Israel, as the group’s new leader after his predecessor was killed in a strike in Iran. The selection of Sinwar, a secretive figure close to Iran who worked for years to build up Hamas’ military strength, was a…
A Lagos High Court sitting in Ebute-Meta has sentenced Andrew Nice Ominikoron, a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver in Lagos to death by hanging for the murder of 22-year-old fashion designer, Bamise Ayanwola. The verdict was delivered on Friday, May 2, 2025, by Justice Sherifat Sonaike. It would be recalled that Bamise had gone missing…
The Ogun State Government has warned Hip-hop artiste, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable against what it described as his habit of assaulting government officials without provocation. Portable has never shied away from controversies since his break-out song ”Zazuu Zeh” from picking fights with any of his baby mamas or a show promoter to his…