The African Democratic Congress has declared that removing President Bola Tinubu from office is essential to rescuing Nigeria from what it described as an unprecedented governance crisis. The party’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, stated this on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, arguing that the country cannot be saved while the current administration…
Residents of Ajebo Road Housing Estate, Kemta, Abeokuta have been thrown into mourning following the killing of a Professor of Biochemical Toxicology with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Oladipo Ademuyiwa by a hit-and-run driver on the newly rehabilitated Kemta-Somorin road on Sunday. Prof Ademuyiwa, in his early 60s, was said to have just…
A father identified as Ayoola Sunday has been arrested while planning to marry off his 15-year-old daughter to 52 -year-old man Asere popularly known as “Santo” in Idoani, Ose Local Government Area of the state. The father of the bride was arrested alongside his son, DSP Olushola Ayanlade, the command’s spokesperson said in a statement…
Bayo Adelabu, Nigeria’s minister of power and former Oyo governorship candidate, has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS), accusing Primate Elijah Ayodele, founder of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Lagos, of attempting to extort N150 million from him for “spiritual intercession” to secure his governorship bid. Adelabu has confirmed his intention to contest the 2027…
Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has alleged that popular cleric Pastor Chris Okafor attempted to induce her with $10,000 to publicly claim that some pastors sponsored her to att+ck him and later retract her earlier statements. In a video shared online, Ogala displayed bundles of cash which she said amounted to $10,000, explaining that the money…
A soldier attached to the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Rukuba Barracks, Jos, has allegedly stabbed a 26-year-old tricycle rider, Abdullahi Muhammad, to death near the barracks gate. The tragic incident occurred at Gebu-Bassa around 7 p.m. when the victim, who was also a herder, stopped to purchase an item near the barracks gate….
England’s Football Association said it had received assurances from Saudi Arabia that LGBTQ fans would be “safe and welcome” at the 2034 World Cup, explaining its support for the successful bid from the Gulf state. FIFA confirmed on Wednesday that the Middle East nation would host the tournament, underlining the kingdom’s growing influence in world…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday gave the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) the go-ahead to arrest and detain six promoters of Crypto Bridge Exchange for allegedly defrauding Nigerians of over billion dollars. Justice Emeka Nwite, who gave the order after the EFCC’s lawyer, Fadila Yusuf, moved an ex-parte motion to the…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially expelled former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, from the party over allegations of anti-party activities. Aregbesola, who governed Osun State for eight years, had formed a faction within the APC known as The Osun Progressives (TOP), now rebranded as the Omoluabi Caucus. The group was accused of contributing…
Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Paul Enenche, has declined a N30 million cash donation from Kebbi Governor Mohammed Nasir Idris. The offer was made during a large outdoor crusade hosted by the church in Kebbi State. A representative of the Governor, who was invited to speak at the event, publicly announced the donation…
