An Ogun State Chief Magistrate Court, sitting in Ifo Local Government Area, has sentenced controversial street-hop artist Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, to three months in prison, with an option of a N30,000 fine. Portable was found guilty of assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest. The musician was arrested in March 2023 after…
Hon. Dr. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide has joined plethora of admirers and well-wishers to celebrate the birthday of a Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party in Ibadan North Local Government and Oyo State, Hon. Kazim Adeyinka Adeniyi BIBIRE. Hon. Bibire’s comes up every First of May and the Lawmaker representing Ibadan North Constituency 1 at the…
Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has challenged Arise TV anchor and former presidential spokesperson, Dr. Reuben Abati, to a street fight over what he described as “disrespectful” and “mischievous” comments made on live television. Oshiomhole issued the challenge on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme aired on Tuesday, while reacting to a recent episode…
A fire has engulfed a section of Queen Elizabeth Hall, a female-only hostel for undergraduates at the University of Ibadan (UI). The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, although the exact cause of the fire remains unknown as of the time of this report. The blaze primarily affected the offices of the Hall…
Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable has welcomed a new child while still in detention, following his recent remand over criminal charges. Just five days after Portable was ordered to be remanded in custody, his first wife, Omobewaji, reportedly delivered a baby. The singer was arraigned on Monday, January 12, 2026, before…
Erhriatake Ibori-Suenu, the member of the House of Representatives who represents Ethiope federal constituency of Delta State, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Mrs Ibori-Suenu, daughter of James Ibori, former Delta governor, announced her defection in a letter address to the Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, and read on…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says its planned nationwide protest on Dec. 17 aims to draw attention to Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and compel urgent action from stakeholders. NLC President, Mr Joe Ajaero, stated this in Gombe on Saturday while speaking with journalists after meeting Gov. Inuwa Yahaya on labour-related issues. Ajaero said the protest would…
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has appointed Superintendent of Police (SP) Abimbola Adebisi as the new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Lagos State Command. Adebisi brings with her strong academic, professional, and operational experience. She studied English Language and Literature at Tai Solarin University of Education and later earned a Master’s degree…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has dismissed opposition criticism of the ruling party, saying recent political realignments across the country underscore the APC’s growing national appeal and organisational strength. Speaking at the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Friday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Mr Yilwatda said the…
The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the four tax reform bills transmitted to the National Assembly in October 2024 by President Bola Tinubu. The bills are “A Bill for an Act to Provide for the Assessment, Collection of, and Accounting for Revenue Accruing to the Federation, Federal, States and Local Governments; Prescribe the Powers…
