Dreams and aspiration of popular Fuji music icon, Otunba Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly referred to as KWAM1 of becoming the next Awujale of Ijebu-Ode and Paramount ruler of Ijebuland, may have reached a dead end as the Jadiara Royal Family has denied any genealogical linkage with him. A statement issued in Ijebu Ode by the…
Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has asked President Donald Trump not to plunge the world into a global conflict over the escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran. The remarks came as tension between Iran and Israel escalated sharply following a series of coordinated military strikes in recent days. In a strongly worded statement,…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has asked the people of the state to do everything possible to support President Bola Tinubu’s administration as the President’s failure will amount to his failure. Governor Oborevwori, while speaking at the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) event held in the…
The Nigeria Police Force, Enugu State Command attached to the Nsukka Urban Division, have arrested three male suspects in connection with the physical assault of members of the public by the Oriokpa Masquerade group on June 22, 2025, in Nsukka, as seen in a viral video. Confirming their arrest to newsmen, the command’s spokesperson, SP…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has again spoken about his vision of how he will eventually pass on—peacefully, on a Sunday, after attending church service and enjoying his favourite meal, pounded yam. Speaking on the fourth day of the church’s ongoing International Convention themed “The…
Bishop Dr. Priscilla Otuya, National President of the United Gospel Churches Association of Nigeria and Executive Vice President of KOGA Faith Foundation, speaks with ADEOLA OGUNLADE about socioeconomic challenges in the country, parenting in the digital age, the plight of female ministers, and why she chose to close down her church. Excerpts: What is your…
The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), retired Deputy Inspector General of Police Hashimu Argungu, has announced that any police officer who fails the compulsory promotion examination three times will be retired from service. Argungu made this declaration on Monday, September 29, 2025, when 30 senior police officers sat for the promotion examination conducted…
There is a massive security presence at the Rivers House of Assembly Quarters in Port Harcourt on Monday where the state lawmakers are expected to have their sitting. The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly Martin Amaewhule released the notice of the sitting on Monday morning. As of the time of filling this…
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Education, has denied planning to cancel the 2025 WAEC and NECO examinations. This was contained in a statement by the Director of Press in the Ministry, Mrs. Folasade Boriowo, on Sunday in Abuja. She said it was necessary that the Ministry categorically distance itself from the fake news…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has warned that it may return to strike soon. The union says the Federal Government has failed to meet key agreements and accused the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Maruf Alausa, of trying to mislead Nigerians about the situation. Speaking through its University of Jos branch on Tuesday,…
