Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has tackled Peter Obi over the perceived disparaging comment he made about Nigeria at Johns Hopkins University in the United States. The Lagos Governor said Obi lacks the moral right to talk about poverty in Nigeria. During his recent engagement at Johns Hopkins University, the 2023 Labour Party Presidential…
A former presidential spokesperson for the Labour Party, Kenneth Okonkwo, has stated that forming a coalition is the opposition’s only chance to defeat President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027. Okonkwo, a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, expressed confidence that the coalition would be formed, though he could not specify…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has cautioned Nigerians against the excessive desire for money. The agency issued the advice in a terse post on its X handle on Sunday. “Love money too much, and Ponzi schemes will love you …..as their next target….be guided, the Eagle loves you all,” the post read. This…
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old woman, Mrs. Adeola Adewale, for allegedly poisoning a 65-year-old man, identified as Mr. Adebayo, to death in a service apartment in the Abule-Egba area of Lagos State. According to a press statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the incident occurred on March 27,…
Ruth Thomas, wife of gospel singer Steve Crown, has stirred reactions online after kneeling to exchange vows during their wedding ceremony. In an emotional declaration, she pledged to be Steve’s “heaven of peace” and “steadfast support,” vowing to stand by him as his partner, biggest fan, and anchor through life’s journey. A video posted on…
Late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, was posthumously honoured with the Best Street-Hop Artiste award for his hit single “Ask About Me” at the 17th edition Headies Awards on Sunday. His family—including his wife and young son, Liam—accepted the award on his behalf, receiving a standing ovation from the audience. In addition to his…
The 17th Headies Awards, held on Sunday in Lagos, Nigeria, celebrated outstanding achievements across the Nigerian and African music scene. Among the early winners, Zerry DL claimed the Rookie of the Year award, while Davido was named Digital Artist of the Year. Rema took home Afrobeats Album of the Year for his project HEIS, and…
The Senator representing Delta North, Ned Nwoko, has asked Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State to leave “old habits” of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) behind as he joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Following Oborevwori’s defection, Nwoko, in a statement addressed to the governor, advised him to ensure his move to the APC…
The suspended Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central), has issued a sarcastic and satirical apology to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, reigniting discussions about gender dynamics and power struggles within Nigeria’s legislative chambers. In a letter dripping with biting irony, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan offered what could be described…
A former National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Lukman, says he has lost hope in the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, adding that he doesn’t believe the President can achieve anything significant before May 2027. Lukman was a guest on the Sunday edition of Inside Sources with Laolu Akanda, a socio-political…