The lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has declared that the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio is not more of a senator than she is. Addressing newsmen shortly after gaining access to her office at Suite 2.05 in the Senate Wing, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan remained defiant, insisting that she would not tender any…
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…
Grammy-nominated artist Davido has declared his undeniable impact on Afrobeats, emphasizing that any conversation about the genre is incomplete without mentioning his name. Davido’s statement comes as he gears up for the release of his fifth studio album, 5IVE, scheduled to debut in March 2025. Widely celebrated for his international success, Davido has been instrumental…
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has been urged to prevent extreme violence against South West Muslims. This call was made to the IGP by Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) over the increasing violent threats to the region and Yoruba Muslims following discussions around Sharia law. In a statement issued on Saturday by MURIC’s…
The Labour Party (LP) faction led by Julius Abure has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of working to undermine democracy ahead of the August 16 bye-elections. The faction alleged that INEC is plotting to exclude its candidates from the polls despite a Supreme Court judgement recognising Abure as the party’s authentic national chairman….
Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Saturday, admonished African youths to stay away from drug, saying that it can destroy both their dreams and lives. Obasanjo gave the admonition while speaking at the 2nd edition of Fly Above The High sensitisation programme on drug abuse, organised by the Recovery Advocacy Network, in Abeokuta, Ogun…
The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has announced a sweeping set of 50 tax exemptions and reliefs aimed at easing the financial burden on low-income earners, average taxpayers, and small businesses, as part of Nigeria’s new tax reform framework set to take effect on January 1, 2026….
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has attributed the recent killings and abductions of innocent Nigerians to the failures of Nigerian leaders to protect and value human lives. In a statement titled, ‘Is Nigeria cursed, or are we the curse?’ on Sunday, Mr Obi decried a series of attacks by armed bandits, especially in…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested nine individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. According to a statement released on Tuesday by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the arrests were made at two locations — Sunnyville Estate in Lokogoma and Open Heaven Estate,…
Former Big Brother Naija housemate Beauty Tukura has sent a strong message to potential suitors, signalling her expectations for a meaningful relationship devoid to s3x. By reposting and endorsing a statement from Solomon Buchi, outlining values of decency, abstinence before marriage and spiritual alignment, Tukura made it clear she’s seeking a partner who shares the…