Former presidential candidate and prominent activist, Omoyele Sowore has condemned US President Donald Trump’s rhetoric against Nigeria, saying no Nigerian irrespective of their religion should celebrate it. Trump has threatened to unleash the might of the US military on islamists allegedly killing Christians in Nigeria, a move some analysts say is a ploy to infringe…
Security operatives on Monday locked all gates leading to the national assembly complex, preventing Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from entering the premises as senate plenary resumes. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi central, had vowed to resume legislative duties following a court ruling that the senate should consider recalling her. Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended in March over alleged misconduct on…
The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has described the #EndSARS protest as the beginning and foundation of “irresponsible protesting” in Nigeria. Speaking on News Central Television yesterday, Bwala stated that the #EndSARS protest marked the onset of irresponsible protesting in the country, arguing that prior protests had been organised,…
Former Real Madrid star Roberto Carlos is said to be staying at the club’s training facility, Real Madrid Sports City in Valdebebas, following his divorce from Mariana Luccon. The couple, who married in 2009, are now embroiled in a legal battle over Carlos’ vast fortune, reportedly valued at £133 million, Goal reports. While Carlos resides…
Tens of thousands of protesters flooded the streets of major US cities on Saturday to oppose the divisive policies of President Donald Trump, in the largest demonstrations since his return to the White House. Opponents of the Republican president’s policies — from government staffing cuts to trade tariffs and eroding civil liberties — rallied in…
No fewer than 250,000 registered voters in Kogi Central Senatorial District yesterday submitted a recall petition to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The total number of registered voters in the district is 580,000. The petition was received by the Secretary to the Commission, Mrs. Rose Oriaran-Anthony, at the agency’s head…
A video of a man confronting his wife in a hotel room in Lagos after allegedly catching her with a driver has surfaced. The incident occurred two days after Christmas in 2024, according to Chiemeka Okoro, who recently shared the video. In the footage, the husband, identified as Ifeanyi, is heard confronting his wife after…
United States president, Donald Trump, has called for “peace and harmony” in the Middle East between Israel and Iran after the latter fired ballistic missiles at a US air base in Qatar. The US president said Tehran launched 14 missiles at the Al Udeid military base in Qatar in response to US airstrikes over the…
As Christians all over the world commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Founder and President of TOOL Community Development Initiatives, Mrs. Titilope Oguntade Oladele, has sent a message of celebration to all the people of Ibarapa and the nation as they celebrate Christmas. The President’s message was contained in a statement on Wednesday in…
Nigeria’s unemployment rate declined to 4.3 per cent in the second quarter of 2024, signalling improved labour market conditions. According to the latest report released on Monday, by the National Bureau of Statistics, this marked a decrease from the 5.3 per cent recorded in Q1 2024 and reflected a gradual recovery from the 5.0 per…
